2008 Hummer H2: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Early failure of 6l80 transmission at 110k mikes car is well maintained and serviced per manual. Vehicle was performing as expected. 4 persons in the vehicle with nothing in tow and no extra cargo. In the middle of an intersection after starting off, the vehicle lost power to the wheels. Drifted to side of road, but almost got hit by a truck and would have if the failure occurred 1 second earlier. Gm has redesigned the failure points of pump, tehcm and valves, failure occurs with no warning.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2016
“On january 2015 general motors published a bulletin no:14515b product safety recall about fuel pump flow control module. My vehicle started giving me trouble with this part on april 19, 2016 and I called gm and they said my VIN number is not covered under this recall. I believed is unfair that they are not covering my vehicle under this recall and I request an investigation about this issue. Please contact me at [xxx] or email [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hummer h2. While the vehicle was parked, the heater/vent/air conditioner was turned on and failed to blow hot air. In addition, there was a burning odor present inside the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v421000 (visibility); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,492. Updated 2/4/16 updated 4/23/18*jb *cn”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2015
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“Tl * the contact owns a 2008 hummer h2. The contact stated that the front drivers side and the rear drivers side power windows failed. The contact mentioned that when attempting to open the rear passenger window, the glass fell into the door panel. In addition, the front drivers side door glass fell into the door panel several days after the initial failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2014
“Every couple of months on average, while driving very slow...usually 2-3 mph, the accelerator will surge the rpms up about 1,500. This requires you to immediately hit the brake aggressively. This usually happens when pulling into a parking slot. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2010
Recalls - 3 campaigns
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRES IN THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FRONT OR REAR HARNESS MAY BE REVERSED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPROGRAM THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 800-732-5493.
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Is the 2008 Hummer H2 reliable?
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 Hummer H2. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 2008 Hummer H2 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. 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.