2003 AM GENERAL HUMMER
0 recalls — 15 complaints — 18 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 6, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
MULTIPLE BRAKE LINE FAULURES DUE TO RUST WHICH ALSO NECESSITATED ABS VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT. COMPLETE BRAKE LINE REPLACEMENT.
Crash
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 3, 2015
Incident date: Nov 19, 2014
I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY TO A RESTAURANT ONE EVENING AND WENT TO TURN THE WIPERS ON TO CLEAN MY WINDSHIELD IN FRONT AND THE BACK ONES BUT WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THEM OFF THEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO PULL THE FUSE. AFTER COUPLE OF MONTHS IT STOP DOING IT SO I INSTAL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 22, 2014
SPEEDOMETER, OIL TEMP GUAGE, AND ALTERNATOR GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 22, 2014
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, MY HUMMER H2 2003 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS CAUSED A FIRE IN MY ENGINE WELL. *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 22, 2014
WHILE I WAS DRIVING, MY HUMMER H2 2003 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS CAUSED A FIRE IN MY ENGINE WELL. *TR
Fire
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 6, 2013
Incident date: Apr 12, 2013
WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED DURING A RAIN SHOWER, WHILE IN TRAFFIC. I IMMEDIATELY HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AS I HAD PROBLEMS SEEING ONCOMING TRAFFIC.. THEN THE WIPERS STARTED TO MOVE ERRATICALLY AND THEN STARTED OPERATING AS FAST AS THEY CO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 17, 2013
Incident date: Jan 12, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET IN WASHINGTON, D.C. IN MY 2003 HUMMER H2 WHEN I NOTICED AFTER A BRIEFLY TRYING TO BRAKE FOR A PEDESTRIAN THAT MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT AS TIGHT AS USUAL. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE BELIEVING SINCE NO WARNING LIGHTS THEN THERE'S NO ISSUE. I CAME TO ANOTHER STOP AND REALI... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE BALL JOINTS AND AXLE SHEARED OFF. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE BALL JOINTS AND AXLE SHEARED OFF. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE BALL JOINTS AND AXLE SHEARED OFF. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE.*AK
CHILD SEAT
Oct 27, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILURE, AFTER LOCKING THE BLACK LOCK CHILD IS ABLE TO LOOSE IT WITHOUT MASHING THE RED BUTTON. *BF *SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 26, 2004
Incident date: Mar 10, 2004
THE CONSEQUENCES INDICATED IN THE BRAKE VALVE RECALL 04V045000 OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INDICATED THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK THE CONSUMERS HUSBAND EXPERIENCED BRAKE AND STEERING FAILURE. HE WAS UN... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 19, 2003
THE TUBULAR SIDE STEP THAT WAS LOCATED BENEATH BOTH FRONT DOORS AND WAS USED TO GET UP INTO BIG TRUCKS, WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN RAIN OR SNOW. BLACK ICE FORMED ON IT AND THE CONSUMER SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE GROUND AND SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY. *AK *SC *JB
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 19, 2002
Incident date: Oct 24, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED TO THE LEFT AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND CONSUMER HIT A CONCRETE BASE. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHEN SHIFTING HARD THE SWITCH BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STAY ON THE ON POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 AM GENERAL HUMMER
18 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
01863
Jan 1, 2004
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *MR
01864
Jan 1, 2004
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO CD SKIPS/EJECTS OR CLOCK RESETS TO 12:00. *MR *TT
01897
Jan 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *MR
01805
Jan 1, 2004
051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
UNDERBODY SQUEAK NOISE. *MR
020605004
Oct 1, 2002
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MISFIRE DTCS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER DAMAGE DUE TO INSTALLATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS. 2003 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS & 2003 AND PRIOR ISUZU LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *MR
020601028
Aug 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE CRANKCASE FLUSH FOR 2003 AND PRIOR GM CARS AND TRUCKS AND ISUZU LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. *TT
020139004
Aug 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PAG OIL RELEASED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING ALL 2003 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT
062602
Jun 26, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON THE POWER DOOR LOCKS ON THE 2003 HUMMER H2. *TT
020601026
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS AND 2003 HUMMER H2 WITH NORTH AMERICAN ENGINES. *TT
020730029
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON THE NEW POWERTRAIN QUALITY CENTER FOR ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
020730028
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER AND SITE CODE LOCATIONS FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS AND 2003 HUMMER H2 WITH NORTH AMERICAN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
990089019B
Feb 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING WARRANTY PARTS CENTER / CORPORATE PARTS RETURN PROGRAM FOR 2003 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT
010102
Jan 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING 2003 HUMMER H2 LOOSE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS AT THE PIVOT POINT. *TT
010102
Jan 1, 2002
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
SUBJECT REGARDING 2003 HUMMER H2 REAR WINDOW WASHER SPRAY NOZZLE DRIPS AND / OR EXTENDED PUMP RUN TIME FOR WASHER TO SPRAY. *TT
010102
Jan 1, 2002
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SUBJECT REGARDING 2003 HUMMER H2 LOOSE WINDSHIELD TO A PILLAR MOLDINGS. *TT
010102
Jan 1, 2002
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
SUBJECT REGARDING 2003 HUMMER H2 LOOSE ROOF LIGHTS. *TT
010102
Jan 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING 2003 HUMMER H2 PROGRAMMABLE POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT
3232
Jan 28, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MISFIRE AT IDLE COLD AND POSSIBLE P0171 AND OR P0174. *EH
NHTSA Safety Investigations — AM GENERAL HUMMER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ98026
Opened: Nov 25, 1998 — Closed: Mar 5, 1999
LOW TRANSFER CASE LUBRICANT
AM GENERAL IS CONDUCTING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN CONCERNING THE LOSS OF TRANSFER CASE LUBRICANT.
AM GENERAL HUMMER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AM GENERAL HUMMER across all model years (1992–2001).
32
Total Recalls
69
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
AM GENERAL HUMMER — Year by Year
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