2003 HUMMER H2

5 recalls — 186 complaints

08V456000 Sep 9, 2008
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
GM IS RECALLING 13,358 MY 2003 HUMMER H2 VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER CAN ENTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MODULE. IF A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF WATER ENTERS THE MODULE, OVER TIME, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR THEY MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE COVER, AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> ... Read more
13,358 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
06E010000 Feb 1, 2006
STEERING
Defect Description
CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS ... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.
1,360 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FABTECH MOTORSPORTS
04V045000 Feb 4, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Consequence
CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SE... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
68,875 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
03V075000 Mar 6, 2003
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN AD... Read more
Consequence
THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020... Read more
511,167 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
02V283000 Oct 29, 2002
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD FAIL DURING USE BECAUSE OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURE.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN SEVERE WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-5... Read more
1,448 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

186 total complaints 15 crashes 6 fires 11 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR12
SERVICE BRAKES11
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER7
VISIBILITY/WIPER7
STEERING6
WHEELS5
SEATS5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5
VISIBILITY/WIPER May 28, 2023
Incident date: May 28, 2023
While driving in extreme rain downfall at night my windshield wipers stopped functioning. I could not see the road. Luckily I had just exited the highway when this happened. Therefore I was able to move over to the side of the road turn on my hazards and wait an hour for the rain to settle before ... Read more
SEATS May 17, 2023
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
drivers seat goes toward dash when key is turned on. have not been able to reset it in any way. cruise control wont activate. front washer pump wont pump. front wiper motor would not shut off. disconnected battery and then wiper motor would not restart. removed the wiper motor and found corosion i... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 17, 2023
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
drivers seat goes toward dash when key is turned on. have not been able to reset it in any way. cruise control wont activate. front washer pump wont pump. front wiper motor would not shut off. disconnected battery and then wiper motor would not restart. removed the wiper motor and found corosion i... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER May 17, 2023
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
drivers seat goes toward dash when key is turned on. have not been able to reset it in any way. cruise control wont activate. front washer pump wont pump. front wiper motor would not shut off. disconnected battery and then wiper motor would not restart. removed the wiper motor and found corosion i... Read more
ENGINE Feb 27, 2021
Incident date: Feb 24, 2021
THE PASS LOCK KEEPS MY VEHICLE FROM STARTING AND STOPPING IT AT RANDOM, AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS. SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO AT LEAST 85% OF HUMMERS OUT THERE IF YOU CHECK AROUND, HUMMER FORUM AND OTHER PLACES. THIS IS VERY SERIOUS. STOPS AT INTERSECTIONS, AND COULD ON RAILROAD TRACKS. I KNOW THAT ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 27, 2021
Incident date: Feb 24, 2021
THE PASS LOCK KEEPS MY VEHICLE FROM STARTING AND STOPPING IT AT RANDOM, AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS. SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO AT LEAST 85% OF HUMMERS OUT THERE IF YOU CHECK AROUND, HUMMER FORUM AND OTHER PLACES. THIS IS VERY SERIOUS. STOPS AT INTERSECTIONS, AND COULD ON RAILROAD TRACKS. I KNOW THAT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 27, 2021
Incident date: Feb 24, 2021
THE PASS LOCK KEEPS MY VEHICLE FROM STARTING AND STOPPING IT AT RANDOM, AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS. SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO AT LEAST 85% OF HUMMERS OUT THERE IF YOU CHECK AROUND, HUMMER FORUM AND OTHER PLACES. THIS IS VERY SERIOUS. STOPS AT INTERSECTIONS, AND COULD ON RAILROAD TRACKS. I KNOW THAT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Feb 15, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT VEHICLE MOVED INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ... Read more
SEATS Aug 24, 2020
Incident date: Aug 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THERE WAS SMOKE SMOLDERING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE OCCUPANT NOTICED FIRE UNDER THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS BLINKING WEEKS PRIOR. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 19, 2019
Incident date: Feb 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IT TOOK THE CONTACT UP TO THIRTY MINUTES TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE... Read more
ENGINE Feb 19, 2019
Incident date: Feb 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IT TOOK THE CONTACT UP TO THIRTY MINUTES TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Nov 28, 2018
Incident date: Nov 20, 2018
ONE EVENING WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN ON A LOCAL ROAD HEADED HOME MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH OFCOURSE WERE IN OPERATION SUDDENLY STOPPED STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION I IMMEDIATELY HEARD A SOMEWHAT LOUD HUMMING NOISE SOUNDING AS IF IT WERE COMING FROM INSIDE THE UPPER DASHBOARD I COULDN'T SEE TO DR... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jun 22, 2017
Incident date: Jun 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A RAINY DAY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY May 12, 2017
Incident date: May 12, 2017
WHEN I AM PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY, THE TWO FRONT DOORS WILL NOT STAY OPEN TO LET ME AND MY WIFE SAFELY ENTER AND EXIT. THE DOORS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE HELD OPEN BY WHAT IS CALLED A DOOR CHECK. THESE TWO LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR CHECKS HAVE A DEFECTIVE DESIGN BECAUSE I ORDERED TWO NEW ONES, AND THE 2 DOORS WIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 18, 2017
Incident date: Apr 11, 2017
I BOUGHT A VEHICLE FROM MOTOR FAIR LLC LOCATED AT 2827 N MAY AVE OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73107, I GOT FINANCED THROUGH TINKER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MOTOR FAIR LLC OWNER HESHAM SHAFIK AND ELIZEBETH SHAFIK TOLD ME MY MILLAGE WAS 98K MILES BUT I FOUND OUT THE RIGHT MILLAGE AND IT IS 174,426 WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 6, 2017
Incident date: Dec 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT NEARBY AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TH... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jun 22, 2016
Incident date: Jun 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER AT 45 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V4... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 5, 2016
Incident date: Mar 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER DRIVING OVER 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM May 5, 2016
Incident date: Mar 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER DRIVING OVER 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 21, 2015
Incident date: Feb 7, 2015
WE PURCHASED THIS H2 IN DECEMBER 2014 AND BY FEB 2015 NOTICED A GRUMBLY SOUND IN THE BRAKES. WE TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE TECH TOLD US THE WHOLE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS RUSTED AND ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED THRU AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE SOME OF THE LINES WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, THEY HAD... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY May 21, 2015
Incident date: Feb 7, 2015
WE PURCHASED THIS H2 IN DECEMBER 2014 AND BY FEB 2015 NOTICED A GRUMBLY SOUND IN THE BRAKES. WE TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE TECH TOLD US THE WHOLE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS RUSTED AND ALL THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED THRU AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE SOME OF THE LINES WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, THEY HAD... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 5, 2015
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO COMPLETE EROSION OF BRAKE LINES. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE ALONG WITH VERY COSTLY REPAIRS FOR A VEHICLE CONSUMERS BELIEVED TO BE "WELL-MADE". I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE SUBSTANDARD DEFECTIVE PARTS AND ASSOCIATED REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN A DETERMINED AS A RECALL. ... Read more
SEATS Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 2015
I WENT TO CRANK UP MY HUMMER TO WARM IT UP DUE TO THE VERY COLD WEATHER ONCE I CRANKED THE HUMMER I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED A VERY STRONG BURNING ODOR. IT BEGIN TO SMOKE AND MY HUSBAND YELLED IT YOUR TRUCK AND I LOOKED AND SAW THE SMOKE GETTING WORSE AND THICKER. I UNHOOKED MY INFANT SON'S CAR SEAT BEL... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 2015
I WENT TO CRANK UP MY HUMMER TO WARM IT UP DUE TO THE VERY COLD WEATHER ONCE I CRANKED THE HUMMER I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED A VERY STRONG BURNING ODOR. IT BEGIN TO SMOKE AND MY HUSBAND YELLED IT YOUR TRUCK AND I LOOKED AND SAW THE SMOKE GETTING WORSE AND THICKER. I UNHOOKED MY INFANT SON'S CAR SEAT BEL... Read more
Fire
STEERING Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 2015
I WENT TO CRANK UP MY HUMMER TO WARM IT UP DUE TO THE VERY COLD WEATHER ONCE I CRANKED THE HUMMER I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED A VERY STRONG BURNING ODOR. IT BEGIN TO SMOKE AND MY HUSBAND YELLED IT YOUR TRUCK AND I LOOKED AND SAW THE SMOKE GETTING WORSE AND THICKER. I UNHOOKED MY INFANT SON'S CAR SEAT BEL... Read more
Fire
STEERING Feb 12, 2015
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END DROPPED, AND THE VEHICLE SLID INTO A PARKED TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPO... Read more
Crash
WHEELS Feb 12, 2015
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED, THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END DROPPED, AND THE VEHICLE SLID INTO A PARKED TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPO... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 5, 2015
Incident date: Dec 18, 2014
WE HAVE A 2003 HUMMER H2- THE RESISTOR FOR THE BLOWER MOTOR IS NO LONGER MADE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT CAN LIMIT VISIBILITY DUE TO FAILURE TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. WE HAVE CONTACTED GM WITH NO RESULTS. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY VEHICLE THAT HAS THIS PARTICULAR PART. ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Dec 1, 2014
Incident date: Nov 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V456000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 11, 2014
Incident date: Nov 28, 2013
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY INTERSTATE 70 IN MARYLAND AND WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES . AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES , THE TRUCK PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT ,AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR . IF I WOULD NOT HAVE SWERVED ONTO THE MEDIAN , I WOULD HAVE RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE . AFTER STOPP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED OUT. WHILE TOWING A THIRTY FOOT BOAT, THE PARKING BRAKE ABNORMALLY TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. TH... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Aug 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED OUT. WHILE TOWING A THIRTY FOOT BOAT, THE PARKING BRAKE ABNORMALLY TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Jul 21, 2014
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR UPON BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND BRAKE LINES CORRODED THROUGH AND LEAKING JUST UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. COST TO REPAIR WILL BE SIGNIFICANT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jul 9, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCK SMITH TO HAVE THE K... Read more
ENGINE Feb 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2011
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS RUSTED OFF AND THE VEHICLE MAKES A TICKING SOUND. I JUST OBSERVED A VIDEO EXPLAINING THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. IT ALSO MAY CAUSE OTHER EMISSIONS RELATED PROBLEMS. CALL ME DAY OR NIGHT FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS AND AN UNRELATED ... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 22, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, WHILE IN THE POURING DOWN RAIN. NO ACCIDENT, BUT THE 2003 H2 DOES HAVE A RECALL ON THE WIPERS FOR THIS EXACT REASON. I HAD TO PUT OUT OVER 700 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE VIN NUMBER REVIEWED AS TO WHY IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AS WHAT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 26, 2013
KEY STUCK IN IGNITION. FORTUNATELY WE ARRIVED HOME BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, BUT WHEN WE GOT HOME WE COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. WE HAD TO LEAVE IT IN THE IGNITION, WHICH RAN THE BATTERY DOWN BY THE NEXT MORNING. WE HAVE HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO KEEP IT FROM RUNNING DOWN, AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Nov 28, 2013
BRAKE LINES COMPLETELY RUSTED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN BRAKING. 2003 H2 HUMMER . FOR THE LIFE OF ME , I CANT BELIEVE THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS !!! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 13, 2013
Incident date: Nov 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME STUCK AT ONE SPEED READING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT... Read more
ENGINE Oct 13, 2013
Incident date: Oct 10, 2013
A PARKED HUMMER H2 2003 WAS SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED AND DESTROYED. THE SUV WAS DRIVEN THAT FATEFUL DAY FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES BACK AND FORTH TO A GROCERY STORE AND PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. ENGINE WAS OFF AND KEY WAS OUT. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER, MY DAUGHTER NOTICED THE ENGINE ON FIRE AND PANICKED. ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Sep 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE COASTED UNTIL IT STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN IN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Sep 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE COASTED UNTIL IT STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN IN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jan 2, 2013
Incident date: Jan 2, 2013
I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND IT TURNED OFF. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 9, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THEY WOULD GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE BY DOWNSHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION AND APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 9, 2012
Incident date: Aug 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY LOOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE HYDRO BOOST THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 9, 2012
Incident date: Aug 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXTREMELY LOOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE HYDRO BOOST THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Oct 27, 2012
Incident date: May 8, 2012
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE, MOTOR REPLACED IN MAY AND FAILURE ON 2ND ONE THIS MORNING. 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE POURING RAIN. AFTER FIRST FAILURE CALLED GM AND THEY SAID MY VIN # WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, THIS MORNING IM CONTACTING MY ATTORNEY. SICK OF THIS GARBAGE! *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 9, 2012
Incident date: Oct 5, 2012
I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, EVERYTHING WAS FINE. WHEN I WENT TO STOP THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO PUMP THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. WHEN I WAS CHECKING TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS I NOTICED ALL THE METAL BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED AND ... Read more
VISIBILITY Mar 8, 2012
Incident date: Feb 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT ACTIVATE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V456000 (VISIBILIT... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Jan 30, 2012
Incident date: Jan 25, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. AT TIMES, THE WIPERS WOULD BE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — HUMMER H2

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE08042 Opened: Jul 16, 2008 — Closed: Oct 15, 2008
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MODULE FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THAT WATER INTRUSION INTO THE WIPER MOTOR MODULE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY LEAD TO INTERMITTENT OPERATION OR SUBSEQUENT TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE.ANALYSIS OF DATA DISCLOSED THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2003 AND MAY 2003 EXHIBITED HIGH WARRANTY CLAIM RATE... Read more
EA05017 Opened: Oct 28, 2005 — Closed: Apr 30, 2007
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2005
HUMMER H2 STEERING KNUCKLE FAILURES
ODI UPGRADED THIS INVESTIGATION AT THE CONCLUSION OF PE04-080.THE ALLEGED DEFECT INVOLVES THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE AT THE LOWER BALL JOINT BOSS, RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT FROM THE KNUCKLE.A LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING AND/OR A DIS... Read more
PE04080 Opened: Dec 2, 2004 — Closed: Oct 28, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2003
STEERING KNUCKLE FRACTURE
DURING THE PE, ODI INVESTIGATED THE HUMMER H2 FOR FRACTURES WHICH WERE OCCURRING AT THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS.WHEN THE KNUCKLE LOWER BOSS FRACTURES, THE LOWER BALL JOINT STUD IS RELEASED AND THE ENTIRE KNUCKLE AND WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.ODI IS UPGRADING THIS INVES... Read more

HUMMER H2 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HUMMER H2 across all model years (2003–2009).

23 Total Recalls
429 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
30 Reported Crashes
13 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HUMMER H2 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2009 1 3 View
2008 3 10 View
2007 2 15 View
2006 5 35 View
2005 3 103 View
2004 4 74 View
2003 (current) 5 186
2002 0 3 View

Other HUMMER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
H3 12 1,061 View
H1 1 9 View
H1 ALPHA 1 0 View
H2 SUT 1 29 View
H3 SUT 1 13 View
HUMMER H3 0 1 View