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2003 Hummer H2: problems, recalls and reliability

5 recalls and 141 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (29% of complaints); the 2004 model year looks more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2008

5
recalls
141
owner complaints
4
fire reports
65,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

One of the most complained-about H2 years (#1 of 6, age-adjusted)Weak spot: visibility (29%)4 fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)29% · 40 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)13% · 18 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)10% · 14 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)7% · 10 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)6% · 9 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)5% · 7 complaints
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 in printed circuit board. trying to purchase a new front wiper motor. have found that the wai part number wpm 1063 that fits the hummer is currently on backorder. will purchase new wiper motor asap. need better parts availibility for safety.Owner report · Seats · Apr 2023
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 to safety. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and found that the brake fluid was leaking from the brake master cylinder. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2021
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 recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000. *dtOwner report · Engine · Feb 2019
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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 was contacted at 205-588-4478. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not part of a recall and the contact had to pay for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jun 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 this situation?Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2017
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 the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 05/23/2017*js updated 06/08/17*lj *asOwner report · Service Brakes · Dec 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: 08v456000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,737. The VIN was unavailable.Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jun 2016
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 not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 116,500.Owner report · Traction Control System · Mar 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 report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. NHTSA campaign number: 06e010000 (steering) was related to the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.Owner report · Steering · Feb 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 to "create" them. This was a costly fix and who knows what the safety impact could have been.Owner report · Structure · Feb 2015

When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 5 campaigns

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR08V456000 · Sep 2008

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.

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> .

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR02V283000 · Oct 2002

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD FAIL DURING USE BECAUSE OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURE.

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 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT #3 OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION03V075000 · Mar 2003

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 ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.

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, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.

STEERING06E010000 · Feb 2006

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 OF STEERING CONTROL.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC04V045000 · Feb 2004

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.

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.

How other years compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2003 Hummer H2 reliable?

NHTSA has 141 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Hummer H2. The most complained-about area is visibility (29% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2003 Hummer H2 problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 65,000 miles or less.

Does the 2003 Hummer H2 have open recalls?

5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.