Owners have filed 103 complaints
about the 2005 Hummer H2 with NHTSA between 2004 and 2026.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 73
Against the median year of the Hummer H2. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 45
8.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 23
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
523.8%
Instrument Cluster/Panel
419.0%
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
419.0%
Motor
29.5%
Sensor/Control Module
29.5%
RIM
29.5%
Occupant Classification
14.8%
On-Off Switch Assembly
14.8%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
33.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
11.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
55.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1820.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1719.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1314.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2225.0%
150,000+ miles
910.2%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2004peak 5Mar 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Hummer H2
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA05017Opened 28 Oct 2005Closed 30 Apr 2007SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
HUMMER H2 STEERING KNUCKLE FAILURES
ODI UPGRADED THIS INVESTIGATION AT THE CONCLUSION OF PE04-080.THE ALLEGED DEFECT INVOLVES THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE AT THE LOWER BALL JOINT BOSS, RESULTING IN A SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINT FROM THE KNUCKLE.A LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING AND/OR A DISABLED VEHICLE. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRACTURES OF H2 STEERING KNUCKLES CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO WHEEL/TIRE COLLISION FORCES BEING TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE.THE ORIGINAL KNUCKLE DESIGN APPEARS TO BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE H2 APPLICATION.EVIDENCE FROM INSPECTED VEHICLES, PHOTOGRAPHS, POLICE R...
Recalls on the 2005 Hummer H2
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
06E010000
STEERING
CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Risk: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
05V163000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
Risk: A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
05V043000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Risk: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200511973,473 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the 2nd row centre occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants. A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow unfavourable occupant kinetics in the event of a crash. Moreover, the higher routing allows the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the guide loop.
Recall 20050335,014 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the hydraulic brake booster's pressure accumulator may crack and/or separate from the Hydro-Boost assembly during normal vehicle operating conditions. If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle was open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. In addition, the presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort. Correction: Dealers will test and, if necessary, replace the Hydro-Boost assembly.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 111,400 milesColorado Springs, CO1 injured
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while parking in the mountains, the vehicle was in the park position, and it unexpectedly rolled and stopped at a boulder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The door hit the driver and knocked him to the ground, and he sustained an injury to his head, but medical attention was not provided. Another person on an ATV provided a jump start, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact walked several miles to get assistance. The contact was able to view YouTube and replace the part. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed. There was a hole in the shaft connected to the transmission to the C clip. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,400.
NHTSA complaint #11676916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,400 milesColorado Springs, CO1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while parking in the mountains, the vehicle was in the park position, and it unexpectedly rolled and stopped at a boulder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The door hit the driver and knocked him to the ground, and he sustained an injury to his head, but medical attention was not provided. Another person on an ATV provided a jump start, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact walked several miles to get assistance. The contact was able to view YouTube and replace the part. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed. There was a hole in the shaft connected to the transmission to the C clip. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,400.
NHTSA complaint #11676916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,400 milesColorado Springs, CO1 injured
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while parking in the mountains, the vehicle was in the park position, and it unexpectedly rolled and stopped at a boulder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The door hit the driver and knocked him to the ground, and he sustained an injury to his head, but medical attention was not provided. Another person on an ATV provided a jump start, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact walked several miles to get assistance. The contact was able to view YouTube and replace the part. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed. There was a hole in the shaft connected to the transmission to the C clip. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,400.
NHTSA complaint #11676916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesLakewood, WA1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEATER FAN BLOWER MOTOR STARTED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE CAR IN MOTION, THEN SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL. WIRING HARNESS TO HEATER UNDER THE GLOVEBOX WAS BURNING HOT TO THE TOUCH AND MELTED ALL THE WIRES. PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS COMPONENT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11064541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 113,687 milesCheyenne, WYCrash
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE AN IMPROPER LEFT TURN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD AFTER THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE FOR THE SRS WAS DISCONTINUED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH IMPACT SENSOR AND SRS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,687.
NHTSA complaint #10683019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 176,000 milesBuna, TXFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVING HOME I BEGAN TO SMELL AND ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. IT BEGAN VERY QUICKLY AND CAME AND WENT FOR ABOUT 2 MILES. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AND COULD NOT SEE SMOKE OR FIRE SO I CONTINUED HOME. I DROVE THE REMAINING 4 MILES TO MY HOME AND IMMEDIATELY GOT MY HUSBAND TO CHECK AS THE CAB HAD FILLED WITH THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. HE LOCATED THE AREA THE SMELL WAS STRONGEST AND THEN WATCHED AS SMOKE CAME OUT. HE UNBOLTED THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID TANK AND THE MOTOR ON BOTTOM HAD ACTUALLY BURNED, MELTED AND WAS ON THE VERGE OF CAUSING SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE. THE WIPERS WERE NOT BEING USED AND HAD NOT BEEN TOUCHED. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER FOR THE FLUID.
NHTSA complaint #10465749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 140,000 milesMountain View, HI
STEERING
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, fluid started to leak from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #11727082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arvada, CO
TIRES
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer, Tire size: 35X13.50R20LT, DOT Number: 1V1261B4V1724. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced and on a lift, the mechanic became aware that all four tires were split in the middle of each tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire retailer where the tires were originally purchased and replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that on another occasion, while the tires were being rotated, the mechanic became aware that the rear driver’s side tire had a tear in the sidewall. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11679305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,400 milesColorado Springs, CO1 injured
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while parking in the mountains, the vehicle was in the park position, and it unexpectedly rolled and stopped at a boulder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The door hit the driver and knocked him to the ground, and he sustained an injury to his head, but medical attention was not provided. Another person on an ATV provided a jump start, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact walked several miles to get assistance. The contact was able to view YouTube and replace the part. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed. There was a hole in the shaft connected to the transmission to the C clip. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,400.
NHTSA complaint #11676916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,400 milesColorado Springs, CO1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while parking in the mountains, the vehicle was in the park position, and it unexpectedly rolled and stopped at a boulder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The door hit the driver and knocked him to the ground, and he sustained an injury to his head, but medical attention was not provided. Another person on an ATV provided a jump start, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact walked several miles to get assistance. The contact was able to view YouTube and replace the part. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed. There was a hole in the shaft connected to the transmission to the C clip. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,400.
NHTSA complaint #11676916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,400 milesColorado Springs, CO1 injured
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while parking in the mountains, the vehicle was in the park position, and it unexpectedly rolled and stopped at a boulder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The door hit the driver and knocked him to the ground, and he sustained an injury to his head, but medical attention was not provided. Another person on an ATV provided a jump start, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact walked several miles to get assistance. The contact was able to view YouTube and replace the part. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed. There was a hole in the shaft connected to the transmission to the C clip. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,400.
NHTSA complaint #11676916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesSylacauga, AL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes made a whistling sound. The contact, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11521346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,280 milesPacific Grove, CA
POWER TRAIN
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE MAIN ROADS THE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONS THEN DROPS TO ZERO, WHEREAS I'M LITERALLY UNABLE TO DETERMINE MY SPEED THIS SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN THE ENGINE WARMS UP AND I BEEN DRIVING FOR BETTER THAN A HALF HOUR.
NHTSA complaint #11415074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,280 milesPacific Grove, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE MAIN ROADS THE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONS THEN DROPS TO ZERO, WHEREAS I'M LITERALLY UNABLE TO DETERMINE MY SPEED THIS SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN THE ENGINE WARMS UP AND I BEEN DRIVING FOR BETTER THAN A HALF HOUR.
NHTSA complaint #11415074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 240,000 milesMartinsburg, WV
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED UNTO THE HYDRO-BOOST BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION AND BECOME SPONGY, EXTENDING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT WORKS AS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND CONFIRMED THE CAUSES OF THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER APPLE VALLEY CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 650 FOXCROFT AVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
NHTSA complaint #11373830 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 240,000 milesMartinsburg, WV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED UNTO THE HYDRO-BOOST BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION AND BECOME SPONGY, EXTENDING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT WORKS AS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND CONFIRMED THE CAUSES OF THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER APPLE VALLEY CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 650 FOXCROFT AVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
NHTSA complaint #11373830 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesKingston, MA
TIRES
TOYO TIRES | PART NUMBER: TOY360390 COMING APART AT THE SEAMS
NHTSA complaint #11352244 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesWilton, ME
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE COMPUTER IN THE H2 HUMMER MALFUNCTION. WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF. 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. EVERYTHING THE COMPUTER CONTROLS IS FAILING.
NHTSA complaint #11316038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesWilton, ME
ENGINE
THE COMPUTER IN THE H2 HUMMER MALFUNCTION. WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF. 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. EVERYTHING THE COMPUTER CONTROLS IS FAILING.
NHTSA complaint #11316038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesWilton, ME
VISIBILITY/WIPER
THE COMPUTER IN THE H2 HUMMER MALFUNCTION. WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF. 4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. EVERYTHING THE COMPUTER CONTROLS IS FAILING.
NHTSA complaint #11316038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesHampton, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND LIGHT BLINKS THAN STAYS ON UNTIL I TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE. THE SHOP CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY IT IS DOING THIS HAD IT SHOP ABOUT 7-8 TIMES FOR SERVICE. ALSO CODE STATES CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE FIRE
NHTSA complaint #11287186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesHampton, GA
ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND LIGHT BLINKS THAN STAYS ON UNTIL I TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE. THE SHOP CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHY IT IS DOING THIS HAD IT SHOP ABOUT 7-8 TIMES FOR SERVICE. ALSO CODE STATES CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE FIRE
NHTSA complaint #11287186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,550 milesChesterfield, VA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (HALEY BUICK GMC, 9831 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23236, (804) 320-9054) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART BEING DISCONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,550.
NHTSA complaint #11114495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,000 milesCanton, GA
ENGINE
VEHICLE HAS 133,000 MILES. IT HAS NOW EXPERIENCED AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS. THIS IS CAUSING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA, AND IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE LEAK OF HOT GASES BEING RELEASED FROM THE ENGINE AT THE POINTS OF FAILURE (BROKEN BOLTS). THIS MAY BE AN EPA CONCERN AS WELL, AND COULD ALSO LEAD TO FAILURE OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER. REPAIR ESTIMATE IS $1,300. AN ONLINE SEARCH YIELDS HUNDREDS OF OTHER RESULTS WITH SAME FAILURE AND COMPLAINT ON ALL GM V8 ENGINES FOR YEARS 1999-2007. THIS AFFECTS THE 4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L MODELS. THIS IS A DESIGN FAILURE AND THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH THESE ENGINES SHOULD BE RECALLED.
NHTSA complaint #11112122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesLakewood, WA1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEATER FAN BLOWER MOTOR STARTED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE CAR IN MOTION, THEN SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL. WIRING HARNESS TO HEATER UNDER THE GLOVEBOX WAS BURNING HOT TO THE TOUCH AND MELTED ALL THE WIRES. PLASTIC WIRE HARNESS COMPONENT COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11064541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesLakewood, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEATER FAN CONTROL KNOB OVERHEATS. WHEN HEATER WAS IN OPERATION THE HEATER CONTROL KNOB AREA ABOVE AND BELOW THE CVERY HOT TO THE TOUCH, HEATING UP RADIO AND OTHER FRONT DASH COMPONENTS. PRIOR TO THIS, INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY FOR GAS GAUGE AND RPMS, AND STOPS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY FOR SPEEDOMETER (OCCURRED AROUND 100K MILES).
NHTSA complaint #11064542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, OH
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL HASN'T INCLUDED BUT SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED THE H2 HUMMER 2005. THIS LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING IT. NOW, BECAUSE THEY ARE TRYING TO SAY IT'S THE CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITY. I WILL TAKE THIS MATTER TO THE NEWS STATIONS IF I HAVE TO. THAT'S TOTALLY RIDICULOUS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WHEN WE GOT INTO IT TO LEAVE THE LIGHT WAS ON AND BLINKING AND WOULD NOT GO OFF.
NHTSA complaint #10992159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,600 milesConcord, NC
SEATS
GET IN START THE VEHICLE, SEAT HEAT COMES ON. I TURN IT OFF IT COMES BACK ON SECONDS LATER. IT WILL NOT GO OFF AND STAY OFF. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF IM DRIVING OR PARKED. SEAT HEAT COMES ON BY ITS SELF.
NHTSA complaint #10981181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,600 milesConcord, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GET IN START THE VEHICLE, SEAT HEAT COMES ON. I TURN IT OFF IT COMES BACK ON SECONDS LATER. IT WILL NOT GO OFF AND STAY OFF. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF IM DRIVING OR PARKED. SEAT HEAT COMES ON BY ITS SELF.
NHTSA complaint #10981181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesProsperity, SC
AIR BAGS
THE SDM (SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE) ON MY 2005 HUMMER H2 IS NOT WORKING AND IS CAUSING MY AIR BAGS TO NOT WORK, AND ALSO CAUSES OTHER MODULES TO NOT BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE AND CAUSE MY GAUGES AND OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO NOT OPERATE (WINDOWS, LOCKS, ETC.) MANY OTHER HUMMER H2 OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. A NEW SDM WOULD FIX THE ISSUE, BUT GM FOR SOME REASON HAS DISCONTINUED MANUFACTURING THIS MODULE. WHY WOULD GM STOP MAKING A SAFETY RELATED ITEM FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE ONLY AROULD 10 YEARS OLD WITH MANY STILL ON THE ROAD. SO, NOW WE MUST DRIVE IT WITH THE AIR BAGS MOST LIKELY NOT GOING TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #10959060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesProsperity, SC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
THE SDM (SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE) ON MY 2005 HUMMER H2 IS NOT WORKING AND IS CAUSING MY AIR BAGS TO NOT WORK, AND ALSO CAUSES OTHER MODULES TO NOT BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE AND CAUSE MY GAUGES AND OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO NOT OPERATE (WINDOWS, LOCKS, ETC.) MANY OTHER HUMMER H2 OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. A NEW SDM WOULD FIX THE ISSUE, BUT GM FOR SOME REASON HAS DISCONTINUED MANUFACTURING THIS MODULE. WHY WOULD GM STOP MAKING A SAFETY RELATED ITEM FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE ONLY AROULD 10 YEARS OLD WITH MANY STILL ON THE ROAD. SO, NOW WE MUST DRIVE IT WITH THE AIR BAGS MOST LIKELY NOT GOING TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #10959060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.