Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Am General Hummer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Am General Hummer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E088000 OIL FILTER/OIL LEAK/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V336000 AM GENERAL/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V005000 AM GENERAL/BRAKE LINE CHAFES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Am General HUMMER shows consistent issues with exterior lighting, braking system, and a recall related to oil filters. Although owner complaints are sparse, the nature of these recalls and failures indicate potential reliability problems and increased maintenance costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| turn signal switch | 40,000–80,000 miles | $150–$250 | common |
| brake lines | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| oil filter | 30,000–60,000 miles | $30–$60 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Battery tests and replacement
- Replace timing belt if applicable
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Turn signals not canceling
- Brake fluid leaks
- Unusual braking noises
- Oil leak around filter
- Steering difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Am General Hummer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.