CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Hummer H2 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (50 reports).
4Recalls
141Owner complaints
13Crashes reported
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2003 Hummer H2 recalls
Most common 2003 Hummer H2 problems
Problem areas named in the 141 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 50 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Structure | 14 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 |
| Wheels | 5 |
What owners report
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 driving to a near by gas station. Otherwise a fatality would have been likely being on a busy interstate should the wipers failed to function then. That wipers do not work and the Hummer can not be driven when rain is expected. I heard a recall had been issued for wiper malfunction. However when pulling up any recalls from my vin nothing shows but I have seen recalls for this situation and for th
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 printed circuit board. trying to purchase a new front wiper motor. have found that the wai part number wpm 1063 that fits the hummer is currently on backorder. will purchase new wiper motor asap. need better parts availibility for safety.
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 YOU'VE HAD COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS AND IGNORED THEM, SAYING THAT YOU HAVEN'T HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS. THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY YOUR AGENCY, AS YOUR JOB IS TO KEEP THE CITIZENS SAFE. NOT PASS THEM OFF AS YOU'VE BEEN DOING FOR YEARS ON THIS ISSUE WITH THE GM PASS LOCK SYSTEM. THIS NEEDS RECALLED BEFORE MORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED DUE TO THIS MISS FUNCTION ON HUMMERS. MORE PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS S
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 TO SAFETY. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
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 HE MAY HAVE INHALED TOXIC FUMES. THE CONTACT, OCCUPANT, AND A STRANGER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND BOTTLES OF WATER. THE CONTACT STATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE INFORMED THERE WAS A SHORTAGE WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON THE SCENE AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. THERE WAS NO P
2003 Hummer H2 questions
Does the 2003 Hummer H2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Hummer H2: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hummer H2?
Based on 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (50), Electrical System (24), Steering (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Hummer H2 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.