2008 Hummer H2 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Hummer H2 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

3Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your H2?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Hummer H2 recalls

Electrical System

Recall 10V240Jun 4, 20101,365,070 vehicles affected

Electrical System

Recall 08V441Aug 28, 2008857,735 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor

Recall 07V373Aug 22, 2007363 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Hummer H2 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Visibility2
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2025-03-17, Power Train
P code P0872 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Automatic Transmission
2021-08-25, Air Bags
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 eventually able to start the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer. The failure continued while in the possession of the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by moisture leaking from the windshield into the air bag module. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately
2017-01-09, Power Train
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 SIDE OF ROAD, BUT ALMOST GOT HIT BY A TRUCK AND WOULD HAVE IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED 1 SECOND EARLIER. GM HAS REDESIGNED THE FAILURE POINTS OF PUMP, TEHCM AND VALVES, FAILURE OCCURS WITH NO WARNING.
2016-04-21, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 ARE NOT COVERING MY VEHICLE UNDER THIS RECALL AND I REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THIS ISSUE. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [XXX] OR EMAIL [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2015-10-19, Visibility
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); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,492. UPDATED 2/4/16 UPDATED 4/23/18*JB *CN

2008 Hummer H2 questions

Does the 2008 Hummer H2 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Hummer H2: Electrical System; Electrical System; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hummer H2?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Visibility (2), Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.

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