2003 Hummer H2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other H2 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Hummer H2. That is the most of any H2 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (45 complaints, 32%), typically at around 61,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 141owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Hummer H2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 45 | 32% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 24 | 17% | 55,894 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 12% | 50,570 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 9% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 11 | 8% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 8% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 8% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 5% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 5% | 126,057 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 4% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 4% | 17,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 35,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 15,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Hummer H2 recalls (4)
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Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: 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.
Risk: If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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> .
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture.
Risk: If this were to occur in severe weather, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield wiper motor module failure (PE08042) — opened Jul 16, 2008, closed Oct 15, 2008, led to recall 08V456000.
- Hummer h2 steering knuckle failures (EA05017) — opened Oct 28, 2005, closed Apr 30, 2007.
- Steering knuckle fracture (PE04080) — opened Dec 2, 2004, closed Oct 28, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving in extreme rain downfall at night my windshield wipers stopped functioning. I could not see the road. Luckily I had just exited the highway when this happened. Therefore I was able to move over to the side of the road turn on my hazards and wait an hour for the rain to settle before…
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…
The pass lock keeps my vehicle from starting and stopping it at random, and has been doing this for years. Seems to happen to at least 85% of hummers out there if you check around, hummer forum and other places. This is very serious. Stops at intersections, and could on railroad tracks. I know that…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated while at a stop light there was smoke smoldering from the front passenger seat. The occupant noticed fire under the seat. The contact stated the instrument cluster was blinking weeks prior. There were no reported injuries. The contact stated…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hummer H2?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Hummer H2?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Hummer H2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other H2 model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.