Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 HUMMER H2

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 186 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V456000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
13,358
Reported to NHTSA
2008-09-09
Owners notified
2008-11-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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> .

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V045000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
68,875
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-04
Owners notified
2004-06-18

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V075000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
511,167
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-06
Owners notified
2003-05-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V283000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,448
Reported to NHTSA
2002-10-29
Owners notified
2002-11-06

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COULD FAIL DURING USE BECAUSE OF IMPROPER MANUFACTURE.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN SEVERE WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility2263,000 mi
Electrical system1852,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1290,000 mi
Service brakes1190,000 mi
Visibility/wiper7122,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer756,400 mi
Steering697,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5124,000 mi
Seats564,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic528,071 mi
Suspension: front563,000 mi
Wheels516,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel489,612 mi
Engine445,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm412,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly425,000 mi
Structure428,071 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly410,000 mi
Structure: body380,000 mi
Vehicle speed control329,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer363,000 mi
Power train243,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments215,500 mi
Structure: frame and members261,000 mi
Suspension261,000 mi
Air bags: frontal159,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1231,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1152,817 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system138,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline172,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system132,000 mi
Parking brake185,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines180,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle hubs131,800 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts135,600 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: integrated child seat1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1160,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system152,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump150,570 mi
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: door110,000 mi
Structure: body: hood110,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields152,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm12,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint156,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm152,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar132,000 mi
Tires1—
Traction control system1116,500 mi
Unknown or other115,500 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring160,000 mi

The 2002 model has 62 times as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.