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Hummer H2 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 323 owner complaints for the Hummer H2, covering model years 2002 to 2009. The 2003 model year drew the most complaints (141), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 11 recall campaigns on file
  • 323 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2002–2009)
  • most complaints: 2003 (141 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (74 complaints)
  • latest recall 10V240000 (reported Jun 4, 2010)
  • 25 complaints reporting a crash (7.7%)
  • 8 complaints reporting a fire (2.5%)
  • 18 complaints reporting an injury (5.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hummer H2 complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 model year has the most complaints: 141 of 323, or 43.7%. Next come 2005 (79) and 2004 (59). The fewest are for 2009, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hummer H2 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2002–2009Column chart of 323 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 2003 with 141. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2002: 2 complaints220022003: 141 complaints14120032004: 59 complaints5920042005: 79 complaints7920052006: 22 complaints2220062007: 11 complaints1120072008: 7 complaints720082009: 2 complaints22009
Hummer H2 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hummer H2 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200220000
200314113490
2004596130
2005793120
2006223140
2007110100
200870000
200920000
All model years323258180

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hummer H2 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 74 complaints (22.9% of all 323), followed by Visibility (74) and Steering (33).

Components named most often in Hummer H2 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Hummer H2 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System7422.9%
Visibility7422.9%
Steering3310.2%
Service Brakes288.7%
Power Train237.1%
Suspension216.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic206.2%
Structure206.2%
Air Bags195.9%
Visibility/Wiper165.0%
Engine144.3%
Unknown or Other113.4%
Engine and Engine Cooling103.1%
Seats103.1%
Wheels103.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hummer H2 recalls

11 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name H2, newest first. The 11 campaigns cover model years 2003 to 2009. The 2003 and 2006 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 11 recall campaigns
Hummer H2 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2003: 4 campaigns2004: 3 campaigns2005: 2 campaigns2006: 4 campaigns2007: 2 campaigns2008: 3 campaigns2009: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 10V240000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model years 2006–2009

    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.

    Consequence:
    It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 08V456000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

    Model year 2003

    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 http://www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 08V441000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model years 2006–2008

    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.

    Consequence:
    This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
    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 http://www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 07V373000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Wheel Speed Sensor

    Model year 2008

    On certain trucks, the wires in the ABS wheel speed sensor front or rear harness may be reversed.

    Consequence:
    This condition could result in increased stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 05V552000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2006

    Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

    Consequence:
    A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Hummer at 1-800-732-5493, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 05V455000

    Reported

    Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections

    Model year 2006

    Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or Hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  7. NHTSA campaign 05V163000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model years 2004–2005

    On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.

    Consequence:
    A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 05V043000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model years 2004–2005

    Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.

    Consequence:
    If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and Hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 04V045000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model years 2003–2004

    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:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 03V075000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 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:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 02V283000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

    Model year 2003

    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 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3 or Hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hummer H2 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hummer H2 have?

NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hummer H2, covering model years 2002 to 2009. The most recent, 10V240000, was reported on June 4, 2010 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2003 and 2006 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Hummer H2 model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 model year, with 141 of the 323 complaints in NHTSA’s file (43.7%). The next are 2005 (79) and 2004 (59). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hummer H2 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 74 complaints, or 22.9% of all 323. Visibility (74) and Steering (33) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hummer H2?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hummer dealer.

How many Hummer H2 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 323 complaints, 25 report a crash, 8 a fire, 18 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.