IllustrationDRIVING IN MISTY RAIN AND DELAY PORTION OF WIPERS QUIT. HAD TO CUT WIPERS ON AND OFF. WHEN IT QUIT RAINING WAS GOING DOWN ROAD AND WIPERS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES. TRIED CUTTING OFF AND HAD TO PULL FUSE. WHEN I PUT FUSE BACK IN NEXT TIME IT RAINED PUMP SENT ALL MY WIPER FLUID OUT OF REAR WIPER. *TR
2003 Hummer H2
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
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160–25K
2125–50K
2650–75K
2475–100K
19100–150K
9150K+
115 reports with mileage · 26 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Visibility. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports4 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
141 reportsI HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH LEAKING AND RATTLING COMING FROM THE SUNROOF AND NOW I CANNOT GET IT TO FUNCTION. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT MIGHT ACTUALLY FLY OFF WHEN I AM RIDING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE HEARD VERY MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME PROBLEM FROM OTHER H2 OWNERS. I AM NOT WORRIED ABOUT IT WORKING PROPERLY BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABO…
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I HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH LEAKING AND RATTLING COMING FROM THE SUNROOF AND NOW I CANNOT GET IT TO FUNCTION. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT MIGHT ACTUALLY FLY OFF WHEN I AM RIDING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE HEARD VERY MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME PROBLEM FROM OTHER H2 OWNERS. I AM NOT WORRIED ABOUT IT WORKING PROPERLY BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT IT FLYING OFF AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO MY SELF OR OTHER PEOPLE IT MAY HIT. *TR
WHILE TURNING DOWN A CITY STREET THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF MY 2003 HUMMER 2 BROKE OFF FROM THE AXLE, AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED ONTO ITS BELLY ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED TO THEM. THEIR RESPONSE HAS BEEN "WHATEVER, TOO BAD" BUT THERE ARE ONLY 68,000 MILES ON IT AND THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTE…
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WHILE TURNING DOWN A CITY STREET THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF MY 2003 HUMMER 2 BROKE OFF FROM THE AXLE, AND THE VEHICLE DROPPED ONTO ITS BELLY ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED TO THEM. THEIR RESPONSE HAS BEEN "WHATEVER, TOO BAD" BUT THERE ARE ONLY 68,000 MILES ON IT AND THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THESE VEHICLES BEFORE. WHAT CONSTITUTES A SAFETY RECALL AND WHO GATHERS AND REPORTS THE DATA ? THANK YOU *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE IN THE OFF MODE, THE WIPERS ENGAGE AND ARE UNABLE TO BE SHUT OFF. THE FRONT WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION AT ALL IN THE RAIN. THE WIPER MOTOR AND CIRCUIT BOARD HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NO REC…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE WIPERS ARE IN THE OFF MODE, THE WIPERS ENGAGE AND ARE UNABLE TO BE SHUT OFF. THE FRONT WIPERS DO NOT FUNCTION AT ALL IN THE RAIN. THE WIPER MOTOR AND CIRCUIT BOARD HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NO RECALLS WERE AVAILABLE AND THE REPAIR WOULD COST $900. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 19,000. UPDATED 04/28/08. *LJ
2003 HUMMER WITH AN OIL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE OIL LEAK WAS MINOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP. HE WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AND THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*KB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LENGTH OF THE PROPELLER …
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2003 HUMMER WITH AN OIL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE OIL LEAK WAS MINOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP. HE WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AND THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*KB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LENGTH OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING WAS TOO SHORT TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE REAR OUTPUT SHAFT BUSHING IN THE TRANSFER CASE. *JB
SPEEDOMETER ERRATIC OR STUCK ON 120MPH. SAME PROBLEM GM TAHOE/SUBURBAN ARE HAVING. DEALER WANTS $600 TO FIX. SAME STEPPER MOTOR PART AS TAHOE/SUBURBAN. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED WHILE IT WAS SNOWING. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL NUMBER 02V283000. AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE SCHEDULED TO REPAIR THE WIPER MOTOR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,133.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING 1-5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V045000 (SERVICE BRAKE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING 1-5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V045000 (SERVICE BRAKES:HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,992.
2003 HUMMER H2 TRANSMISSION COOLER RUPTURED WHICH LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO ENGINE COOLANT. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR, ALL COOLANT HOSES AND FLUSHING BOTH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND ENGINE COOLANT. COST WAS $1,400. UNKNOWN IF TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED FROM CONTAMINATION OF FLUID. *TR
2003 HUMMER H2 WITH STEERING KNUCKLE FAILURE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLE FAILED CAUSING THE ACCIDENT. HIS INSURANCE AND THE MANUFACTURER SAY IT WASN'T A VEHICLE FAILURE AND HE IS AT FAULT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED DOES NOT WANT VEHICLE REPAIRED BUT WANTS A FULL REFUND TO PURCHASE A 2008 HUMMER H2. *TR
Official recalls
408V456000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Sep 9, 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.
Consequence & remedy
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> .
04V045000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Feb 4, 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.
Consequence & remedy
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 SEAT FRACTURE.
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.
03V075000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Mar 6, 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.
Consequence & remedy
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, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
02V283000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Oct 29, 2002
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD FAIL DURING USE BECAUSE OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
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 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT #3 OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
3PE08042 · Windshield Wiper Motor Module Failure
Opened Jul 16, 2008 · Closed Oct 15, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
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 RATES.THE MANUFACTURED NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2008, THAT A SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM HAS BEEN INITIATED FOR THE 13,358 VEHICLES BUILT DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.NHTSA HAS ASSIGNED NO. 08V-456 TO THIS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL CONSIST OF REPLACING THE WIPER MODULE COVER, WHERE EVIDENCE OF WATER INTRUSION EXISTS.TO CORRESPOND WITH PARTS AVAILABILITY, THE DEALER BULLETIN AND OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER ARE SCHEDULED FOR ISSUANCE IN NOVEMBER 2008.
EA05017 · Hummer H2 Steering Knuckle Failures
Opened Oct 28, 2005 · Closed Apr 30, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
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 DISABLED VEHICLE. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRACTURES OF H2 STEERING KNUCKLES CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO WHEEL/TIRE COLLISION FORCES BEING TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE.THE ORIGINAL KNUCKLE DESIGN APPEARS TO BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE H2 APPLICATION.EVIDENCE FROM INSPECTED VEHICLES, PHOTOGRAPHS, POLICE REPORTS AND EDR DATA INDICATES COLLISION IMPACT EVENTS PLACED STRESS ON THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING IT TO FRACTURE.FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH REGARD TO THE SUBJECT COMPONENT.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION ON THIS ISSUE IF WARRANTED.
PE04080 · Steering Knuckle Fracture
Opened Dec 2, 2004 · Closed Oct 28, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly; Suspension:front; Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
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 INVESTIGATION TO GAIN A FULL TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THESE FAILURES.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
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 INVESTIGATION TO GAIN A FULL TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THESE FAILURES.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
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 INVESTIGATION TO GAIN A FULL TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THESE FAILURES.
Suspension:front
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 INVESTIGATION TO GAIN A FULL TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THESE FAILURES.