MYRModel Year Report

1998 Am General Hummer

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1998 Am General Hummer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:08.390Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2003: 12 complaints 2003

1998: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19921
19932
19942
19957
19963
19972
19983
19992
20002
20014
200312

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

2 of 3 total reports mention: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

1998 Hummer developed problems with the front steering assembly.***no answer required***. *mr the front steering assembly began oscillating wildly and almost caused an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-08

Consumer complained about steering problems. While driving the front of the vehicle shook, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-07

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing diesel.

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I have a Hummer H1 (1998). On my way to the airport in traffic, my #8 engine cylinder wall cracked causing me to lose all my coolent for both the engine and transmission.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-19

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-11-25SQClosed 1999-03-05 Low transfer case lubricant
  2. R
    2001-11-16Exterior lighting01V336000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The turn signal switch plastic cancellation pin can wear prematurely causing the signals to fail to cancel after completing a turn.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signal switch with a new switch having a metal cancellation pin. Owner notification began November 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…

    Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Am General Hummer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V336000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Am General Hummer reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Am General Hummer?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Am General Hummer have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.