1996 AM General Hummer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 AM General Hummer.

19951997
Complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1996 AM General Hummer Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Fuel Pump

#21 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

#31 complaints

Power Train:Axle Hubs

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 AM General Hummer.

Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Power Train:Axle Hubs
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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1996 AM General Hummer — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1996 AM General Hummer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1996 AM General Hummer has 4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel Pump with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 AM General Hummer?
Top reported problems: Fuel Pump (1 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (1 complaints); Power Train:Axle Hubs (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1996 AM General Hummer?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 AM General Hummer include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 AM General Hummer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 AM General Hummer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 AM General Hummer?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full AM General Hummer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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