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2003 Hummer H2
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 141
- Received Jan 2003 to May 2023
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail28 complaints · 20% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Glass shatters or cracks without impact11 complaints · 7.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Instrument cluster or speedometer fails8 complaints · 5.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #08V456000Gm 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.
- Recall #04V045000Certain 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 13 crashes, 4 fires, 9 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 141 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 28 | 20% | – | NHTSA recall #02V283000, #08V456000 |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 11 | 7.8% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 8 | 5.7% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 6 | 4.3% | – | |
| Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches | 5 | 3.5% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 2.8% | – | |
| Tie rod ends break or come loose | 4 | 2.8% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 2.1% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 2.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #08V456000September 9, 200813,358 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
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.
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> .
NHTSA recall #04V045000February 4, 200468,875 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #03V075000March 6, 2003511,167 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #02V283000October 29, 20021,448 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2003 Hummer H2.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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