1998 AM General Hummer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 AM General Hummer.

19971999
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 AM General Hummer Problems

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

#12 complaints

Steering Defects

#21 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 AM General Hummer.

Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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1998 AM General Hummer — FAQ

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

Is the 1998 AM General Hummer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 AM General Hummer has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 AM General Hummer?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (2 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1998 AM General Hummer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 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 1998 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.

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