2008 Hummer H2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other H2 years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Hummer H2. That ranks 6th out of 8 H2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 72,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 29% | 56,746 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 118,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Hummer H2 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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> .
Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Problem: On certain trucks, the wires in the abs wheel speed sensor front or rear harness may be reversed.
Risk: This condition could result in increased stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (EA08010) — opened Jun 12, 2008, closed Sep 8, 2008, led to recall 08V441000.
- Non-crash engine compartment fires (PE08010) — opened Feb 4, 2008, closed Jun 12, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
P code P0872 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Automatic Transmission
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H2. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel at start up. The next day, the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts and the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was…
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…
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…
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)…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hummer H2?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Hummer H2?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.