5GRGN23U95H1145022005 HUMMER H2
2005 HUMMER H2 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 3 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 91 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
Executive Summary
2005 HUMMER H2
2005 HUMMER H2 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 3 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 91 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- 3 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Brake system recall; Steering system recall)
- 2 injuries reported across 91 owner complaints
- Common owner-reported issues: airbag warning, steering issues, fire
- Complaint rate is accelerating — issues appear to be getting worse, not better
- Safety Systems is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
- Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
91 owner complaints filed — top areas: Electrical (33%), Visibility (18%), Safety Systems (13%). Common issues: airbag warning, steering issues, fire. 3 crashes reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- HUMMER
- Model
- H2
- Year
- 2005
- Trim / Series
- 3/4 Ton
- Body Style
- Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
- Vehicle Type
- MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 8-cyl 6.0L
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Assembly
- MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, UNITED STATES (USA)
- GVWR
- Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: MISHAWAKA, INDIANA
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
- ▸Brake system recall
- ▸Steering system recall
- ▸1 complaint(s) involved a fire
- ⚠Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
Deferred Failure Risk
Components and defects approaching or past their known service milestones
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
3 RECALLSNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 3 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 3 recalls is ~65%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
Recall completion rate data not available for HUMMER. Industry average is ~85%. Verify any open recalls with a dealer before purchase.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SummaryCERTAIN 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.Read full details...
~32% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
SummaryON 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.Read full details...
~42% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
STEERING
SummaryCERTAIN 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.Read full details...
~32% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.
Recall Remedy Effectiveness — Complaints Continue After Fix
RECALL DIDN'T FIX ITOwner complaints filed AFTER recall remedies were issued for the same components
92% of complaints about "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC" were filed AFTER recall campaign 05V043000 (2005-08-02) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.
Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.
Manufacturer Recall Response Time
Time between first owner complaint and recall issuance
Recall was issued within 8 months of first complaints — relatively prompt response.
Complaint Intelligence
91 complaints analyzed across 9 system categories
⚠ Complaint rate is accelerating — issue may be getting worse
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME91 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOYO TIRES | PART NUMBER: TOY360390 COMING APART AT THE SEAMS
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE (SIMILAR TO THE SOUND A DIRT BIKE ENGINE MAKES). THE SOUND BECAME LOLUDER WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE HYDROBOOSTER FAILED RESULTING IN A STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE.
AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND CAR NOT IN ACCIDENT. JUST WANT MY VEHICLE FIXED AS I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT AND THE BAG COMES OUT. THE DOOR WON'T CLOSE.MY PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
THERE HAS TO BE A RECALL DONE ON THE 2005 HUMMER H2 AIRBAG MODULE. WHEN IT RAINS THE WATER GETS IN TO VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER SIDE. I SEE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE CURRENTLY ONLY 61,000 MILES ON MY HUMMER H2. NEVER GOT IN A ACCIDENT. ONLY ISSUE IS THE WATER COMING IN FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND DAMAGED THE AIR BAG MODULE. THE PART # IS 12249649, AND IT ONLY WORKS ON THE 2005 NO OTHER YEAR MODULES WILL WORK. THE PART IS DISCONTINUED FROM GM.
AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE NLA OEM 12249649. AFTER A RAIN I STARTED UP MY PARKED VEHICLE THE SERVICE AIR BAG LISTED IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AS WELL AS THE RED WARNING LAMP TURN AND STAYED ON I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE NEVER BEEN IN ANY CRASH. TOOK TO BOTH GM DEALER AND INDEPENDENT SHOP WITH THE SAME RESPONSE OF A REPLACEMENT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. IN MY RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THE SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER 2005 OWNERS AND HAVE CONTACTED THE GM HELP LINE (CASE NUMBER 8-2560253832) TO NO AVAIL. MY LOCAL GM DEALER TRIED SEVERAL LEADS BUT WERE ALL DEAD ENDS. PREVIOUS YEARS OF THIS SAME MODEL VEHICLE HAVE THIS COMPONENT AVAILABLE BUT WILL NOT FIT THE 2005 YEAR MODEL AS I AM TOLD.
THERE IS A LEAK CAUSED BY THE TUBES CHANNELING WATER FROM THE SUNROOF. DURING HEAVY RAINS WATER POOLS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.
CAR WILL NOT START DUE TO PASS-LOCK OR OTHER MALFUNCTION COMPONENT. MUST TRY AND FAIL AND THEN WAIT FOR CAR TO 'RE-SET' EACH AND EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS TRIED TO BE STARTED. AFTER 10 MINUTES THE CAR'S ENGINE COMPLETELY KILLS, EVEN IF CAR IS IN MOTION. REPROGRAMMED KEYS AND THIS ONLY WORKED FOR A WEEK. NOW EACH AND EVERY DOOR LOCK, BACK HATCH LOCK, ETC... HAS FAILED. THE HATCH IS LOCKED CLOSED AND THE DOORS WILL ONLY UNLOCK OR LOCK PHYSICALLY WITH YOUR HAND. THE SPEEDOMETER FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, ALONG WITH OTHER GAUGES WORKING ONLY SOMETIMES.
A PROBLEM WITH NEARLY ALL HUMMER H2S IS ROOF LEAK, THERE IS A DRAINAGE SYSTEM TO DRAIN THE WATER THRU THE VEHICLE. THIS CLOGS UP PERIODICALLY AND THE WATER DRAINS INTO THE VEHICLE AND ENDS UP ON THE FRONT FLOORBOARD. THE AIRBAG SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE IS MOUNTED ON THE FLOORBOARD DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. IF THIS GETS WET, WHICH IT DOES, THE MODULE IS RUINED AND RENDERS THE AIRBAGS INOPERABLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE AND I AM SURE MANY OTHERS. IF THIS MODULE IS NOT IN WORKING ORDER IT HAS TO BE REPLACED, HOWEVER, GENERAL MOTORS HAS DISCONTINUED MAKING THE AIRBAG SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FOR THE 2005 HUMMER H2 MODEL YEAR!. I AM SURE I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON (OWNER) CAUGHT UP IN THIS SITUATION. THE VEHICLE IS STILL OPERATIVE AND DRIVABLE. AIRBAG SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC MODULE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AND MANUFACTURE SHOULD ENSURE IT IS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD AND IF I OWNED A PRIOR YEAR THE MODULE IS STILL AVAILABLE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF WHERE IT IS LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND MANUFACTURE KNOWLEDGE OF LEAK PROBLEMS, AND ONLY ONE YEAR DISCONTINUED. I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND THERE REPLY WAS "SORRY". IT VERY APPARENT GENERAL MOTORS HAS NO REGARD FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ACCUMULATOR CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS FLUID ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,600.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER MALFUNCTIONED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL THAT THE CONTACT STATED EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF THE FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HEATING ELEMENT TURNED ON WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER THREE TIMES, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000.
POWER STEERING FUEL LEAKAGE TAK GAUGE FAILURE
IN THE MIDST OF TRAVELING ON VACATION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND MANY OF THE OTHER DASH COMPONENTS JUST QUIT WORKING. I HAD TO RELY SOLELY ON THE PORTABLE GPS TO DETERMINE THE SPEED THAT I WAS GOING. THIS IS UNSAFE, AND THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT HUMMER MOST CERTAINLY NEEDS TO CORRECT.
ON FEBRUARY 3, 2015, I NOTICED MY BRAKES PEDAL WERE GOING CLOSER TO THE FLOOR. I GOT HOME AND NOTICED THAT MY BRAKE LINES AT THE REAR WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ONTO MY DRIVEWAY. I ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE VEHICLE UP FURTHER IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO PUSH IN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. ON FEBRUARY THE 7TH I CONTACTED MY GMC DEALER IN WENDELL, NC. I ADVISED THEM THAT I WAS GETTING AAA TO TOW MY VEHICLE IN DUE TO BRAKE LINE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER REPAIRED MY REAR AND FRONT BRAKE LINES AND CHARGED ME A TOTAL OF 1,949.00 AND SAID THAT THEIR WAS NOT A RECALL ON THIS PART. *TR
ON JULY 17 2014, WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURN ON AND SINCE THEN LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD STILL CURRENTLY ON. *TR
DRIVING THRU A HEAVY RAIN STORM AT 50 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE OF A THREE LANE HIGHWAY AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING AT ABOUT A 1/4 OF THE WAY UP...PULLED OVER AS SOON AS I COULD ...DID NOT PANIC... COULD NOT RESET WIPERS...HAD TO DRIVE HOME OFF THE HIGHWAY FOR 30 MILES WITH NO WIPERS...THANK GOD FOR RAIN-X ON MY WINDSHIELD...GOOGLED H2 RECALLS AND FOUND # 08243 FROM GM ON 9/9/2008 FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE...CALLED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL EVEN IF IT WAS THE SAME ISSUE??? SORRY, NOTHING THEY CAN DO...WTF THANKFULLY THERE WAS NO CRASH BUT IT COULD HAD BEEN A MAYOR CRASH... *TR
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.
MY VEHICLE'S WARRANTY WHICH I PURCHASED SEPARATELY HAD JUST EXPIRED BUT I STILL WENT BACK TO DEALER AS THE NOISE I HAD REPORTED TO THEM UNDER WARRANTY WAS NOW MORE APPARENT. TURNS OUT IT WAS DUE TO BROKEN OFF EXHAUST HEADER BOLTS.NOW I AM OUT OF WARRANTY, DEALERSHIP WILL NOT FIX. I HAVE 1 BROKEN ON DRIVERS SIDE AND 3 ON PASSENGER SIDE. NOW MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SHOWING AN OXYGEN SENSOR FAILURE OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER. AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS PROBLEM IS AFFECTING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED !! *TR
STARTING IN OCTOBER 2013 MY SPEEDOMETER HAS NOT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. IT DOES NOT DISPLAY THE CORRECT SPEED NO MATTER HOW FAST OR SLOW YOU ARE GOING. IT IS EITHER STUCK AT 0 OR BOTTOMS OUT OVER 120. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM DRIVING UNLESS I USE MY PORTABLE GPS THAT SHOWS SPEED. IF IT WASN'T FOR MY GPS THEN I COULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT OR GET A TICKET BECAUSE I WOULD NOT KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AS I AM NOT THE ONLY HUMMER OWNER WITH THIS ISSUE. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ASAP. *TR
WHILE DRIVING ON I-81 NEAR WINCHESTER, VA., I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER MOVING ERRATICALLY. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT MUCH SINCE THIS MISHAP. AS OF AUGUST 4, 2014 THE MILEAGE IS ONLY 55,264. I JUST NOTICED A SUIT FILED AGAINST GM FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT ANY RECALL. IS THERE ANY RECOURSE FOR ME? *TR
STEEL BRAKE LINE BURST DUE TO CORROSION AND RUST. BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR. MADE CALL TO GM AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MY LOCAL AUTHORIZED GM SERVICE CENTER. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST 10 YEARS OLD AND THAT THIS WAS THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AND FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT. SINCE THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WAS RUSTED, THERE WAS NO RESERVE BRAKING FROM THE DUAL SYSTEM. I WAS TRAVELING AT A MODERATE SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO RECOVER WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. I REPLACED ALL THE BRAKE LINES AT A COST OF $1100, NOT KNOWING THAT THIS WAS A COMMON DEFECT IN GM VEHICLES. I SAW TODAY IN THE NEW YORK TIMES THAT MANY OTHER GM VEHICLE OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS APPARENT THAT GM ENGINEERS HAVE NOT HEARD ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF GALVANIC CORROSION AND USED THE WRONG MATERIALS FOR CRITICAL COMPONENTS. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY STIFF AND THE DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
THE WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING IN THE FRONT AND START WORKING ON AND OFF AGAIN THEY WOULD STILL WORK ON HIGH SETTING BUT THEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE PUMP ON THE RESERVOIR FOR THE WASHING FLUID WOULD KEEP SPRAYING EVEN AFTER ALL FLUID WAS GONE I HAD TO PULL OUT MY FUSE TO KEEP IT FROM SPRAYING.TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THIS STUFF IS COVERED ON RECALL OR IF I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED OR IF I CAN PLEASE LET ME KNOW I AM NOT SURE WHAT ALL RECALLS NEED TO BE FIXED BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GET THEM DONE BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS . *TR
2005 HUMMER H2. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG MODULE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, DUE TO A RED LIGHT INDICATING THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE CONSUMER ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, SHE WAS INFORMED THE AIR BAG MODULE PART, HAD BEEN DISCONTINUED. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT TRYING TO FIND THE PART.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES FLUCTUATED THEN FAILED TO DISPLAY PROPER READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING COOLER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *TR
THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN THE 5YRS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE THAT WE HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING A RAIN STORM IN FLORIDA. WE HAVE REPLACED AT OUR EXPENSE THE WIPER CONTROL MODULE. THIS TIME BEING THE SHORTEST SPAN OF ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE IT GETS DAMP AND MALFUNCTIONS. WIPERS EITHER WORK INTERMITTENT OR NOT AT ALL AND THIS HAMPERS VISIBILITY AND CAN CAUSE A WRECK. I HAVE NOTICED THAT GM HAD A RECALL FOR 2003 BUT NOT FOR OTHER YEARS. I ALSO AM A MEMBER OF THE HUMMER FORUM AND CAN TELL YOU THAT THIS IS COMMON AMONGST ALL YEARS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A MESSAGE APPEARED STATING THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
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. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER AND WAIT UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000. UPDATED 04/13/12 *BF UPDATED 04/23/12
WIPERS STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY. RAINING REALLY HARD. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST WAS LEAKING FLUID. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V045000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER OPERATE ON THERE OWN. *KB
THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER IN MY VEHICLE GET STUCK AT ANY SPEED. BOTH METERS EITHER MAX OUT OR DROP TO ZERO AT NUMEROUS SPEEDS. AT SLOW SPEEDS THIS PROBLEMS IS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE, BUT AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH THE PROBLEM CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION. WHEN PULLING A TRAILER ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER HAS DROPPED TO ZERO. THIS CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION AN INABILITY TO DETERMINE REQUIRED SPEEDS ON DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY. A PROBLEM SUCH AS THIS ONE SHOULD ONLY OCCUR IN A VEHICLE 25 OR 30 YEARS OLD AND NOT 6 YRS OLD. IT'S CLEAR THAT THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND AN ALERT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR FACTORY REPAIR OF THIS DEFECT. THANK YOU *TR
TRANSMISSION COOLER DEFECT ALLOWS GLYCOL TO ENTER TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT CONDITION OCCURS FILLING THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH A TOXIC GAS. HOT TRANSMISSIONS CAN ALSO CATCH ON FIRE. THIS IS A KNOWN CONDITION; GM ISSUED AN ALERT TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS BUT NO RECALL HAS OCCURRED. *TR
MY TACHOMETER WAS STARTING TO STICK AND NOT IT DOESN'T MOVE AT ALL. NOW MY SPEEDOMETER IS STARTING TO STICK. THE CONSEQUENCES OF NO SPEEDOMETER ARE TICKETS, ACCIDENTS FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO GO SAFE SPEEDS IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS. *TR
WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR RUNS, CAN NOT CONTROL, HAD TO REMOVE FUSE TO STOP MOTOR. *TR
2005 HUMMER H2 - WINDSHIELD WIPER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WITH WIPER MODULE. *TR
MY 2005 H2 HUMMER SPEEDOMETER GETS STUCK ,I HAVE SEEN OVER THE PAST WEEK THAT IT GETS STUCK EVERY DAY AND I CANT TELL HOW FAST IM GOING THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE LOOKED ON THE WEB AND HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME REASON. *TR
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE VEHICLE WILL AT FIRST WORK INTERMITTENTLY, GOING ON AND OFF AT THEIR OWN WILL. THEN THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP WILL TURN ON WITHOUT WARNING, DISCHARGING ALL THE WASHER FLUID ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE PUMP WILL CONTINUE TO PUMP, EVEN WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THIS CAN ONLY BE REMEDIED WITH THE DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY. THE WIPERS WILL THEN NOT WORK. THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANY MOMENT, BEING VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
SPEEDOMETER SLOWLY STOPS WORKING. SPEED READING WILL DECREASE TO ZERO WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS & AROUND TOWN. AT FIRST HAPPENED PERIODICALLY NOW HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. *TR
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 H2 HUMMER IN A RAIN STORM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR CAME ON AND STARTED SPRAYING WATER AND WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE MOTOR QUIT WORKING. THANK GOD I DID NOT WRECK. AFTER CHECKING OTHER SITES AND COMPLAINTS THIS LOOKS LIKE A DEFECT NOT ONLY IN 2003 MODELS BUT 2005 MODELS AS WELL. *TR
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING AT ALL. "0" ALWAYS. SOMETIMES WHEN I DRIVE 40-50 ML/H THEN IT WORKS BUT IS NOT CORRECT AND THEN GOES TO ZERO AGAIN. I HAVE TO GET IT FIX TO KNOW HOW FAST IM GOING. *TR
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE SPEEDOMETER GETS STUCK AND JUMPS AROUND RANDOMLY, THE RPM GAUGE STAYS MAXED OUT, SEEMS TO RESET ITSELF PERIODICALLY AND WORKS RANDOMLY THEN GOES HAYWIRE AGAIN RENDERING THE DRIVER CLUELESS AS TO WHAT SPEED THEY ARE ACTUALLY DRIVING. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE WIPERS TURNED ON WITHOUT WARNING AND THE WASHER FLUID BEGAN TO SPRAY OUT AND WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE WIPERS DID NOT FUNCTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS BROKEN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.
WHILE DRIVING THE ROAD CURVED TO THE LEFT. I TRIED TO FOLLOW ROAD AS IT CURVED. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE WHEELS COULD NOT FOLLOW THE TURN. THE HUMMER WENT STRAIGHT CAUSING ME TO GO INTO A DITCH. THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL FLEW OFF WITH THE AXEL' PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND. *TR
I OWN A 2005 HUMMER H2 AND A PROBLEM DEVELOPED WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THEY WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND AT TIMES CONTINUOUSLY ALSO THE WASHER PUMP RUNS CONTINUALLY . DEALER SAID CORROSION CAUSED THE PROBLEM.THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE WIPERS AND PUMP IS TO REMOVE ONE OF THE FUSES. THE DEALER SAID TO FIX THE PROBLEM WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $250-$300. THIS PROBLEM STARTED SLOWLY AND PROGRESSED TO BE A CONSTANT ISSUE. I NOTICED THAT ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT THE 2003 HUMMER A SIMILAR PROBLEM RESULTED IN A RECALL OF OVER 13000 VEHICLES ARE OTHER H2 OWNERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *DT
WHEN DRIVING FOR A LONG DISTANCE (SEVERAL HOURS ) THE SPEEDOMETER ALL OF A SUDDEN DROPS TO 5MPH OR SO EVEN THOUGH I AM DRIVING AT 65 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW IN THE LAST MONTH ON MY 2005 HUMMER H2. THE SPEEDOMETER ONLY CORRECTS AFTER I STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE.*TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, SUDDENLY THE REAR WINDSHIELD WASHER DISPENSED FLUID WITHOUT ACTIVATION. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER DISPENSER. THE DRIVER DISCONNECTED THE FUSE WHICH RESULTED IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2005 HUMMER H2 FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING IN ON POSITION WHILE DRIVING, THEY WOULD ONLY WORK ON HIGH AND THEN HAD TO BE SHUT OFF JUST RIGHT WHILE DOWN OR THEY WERE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THEN THE WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND OFF WHEN THEY WANTED TOO. THEN THE BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME ON ALL BY ITSELF AND THE WIPER FLUID KEPT SQUIRTING AND THE WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND OFF BUT I HAD NO CONTROL OVER EITHER THE FRONT OR REAR WIPERS AND THE REAR WIPER FLUID. THE FLUID RAN OUT AND THE MOTOR JUST KEPT PUMPING UNTIL MY HUSBAND REMOVED SOME FUSES. I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 3 SONS AND THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE WITH THE PUMP MOTOR NOT SHUTTING OFF. *TW
VISIBILITY AND WIPER MOTOR CONTROL, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER CONTROL MY 2005 HAS JUST STARTED SHOWING A KNOWN DEFECT THAT RESULTED IN THE RECALL OF 2003-2004, 2006-2008 HUMMER H2. THE WIPERS WILL COME-ON AUTOMATICALLY EVEN IN THE OFF POSITION, WINDSHIELD WASH FRONT AND REAR OPERATE IN THE OFF POSITION AND WON'T STOP. ALL WIPERS AND WINDSHIELD WASH WILL OPERATE AND THEN STOP COMPLETELY OR TURN TO INTERMITTENT OPERATION NEITHER OF WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE DRIVER. THIS STARTED DURING A SNOWSTORM IN WASHINGTON DC AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF 18 WHEELER ON I95. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN THE RAIN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT SAW A RECALL REGARDING VISIBILITY WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER MOTOR FOR THE 2003 MODELS AND IS CONCERNED THAT HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED SINCE THE FAILURE IS IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED IN TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. WITH BRAKE PEDAL STILL FIRMLY DEPRESSED, AS SOON AS VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO GEAR VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL FORWARD. BRAKE PEDAL FELT VERY HARD AND WHINING NOISE WAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE SLOWLY STOPPED AFTER DRIVER'S FULL BODY WEIGHT WAS PUT ON PEDAL. THERE WAS NOTHING UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WAS CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE APPROPRIATE. VEHICLE WAS LEFT TO RUN FOR A BIT AND WAS TESTED AT LOW SPEEDS. PROBLEM WENT AWAY AS MYSTERIOUSLY AS IT ARRIVED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. WHENEVER HE CLOSED THE REAR DOOR THE REAR LICENSE PLATE POCKET WOULD BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP , AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE PLATE POCKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94173.
I STARTED MY VEHICLE 4 DAYS AGO AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES WERE FROZEN AND DID NOT OPERATE AT ALL. I DROVE TO THE STORE AND THE GAUGE REMAINED AT 0 THE ENTIRE TIME. WHEN YOU ACCELERATE THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT MOVE FROM 0 MPH. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THERE WAS NO CHANGE. YESTERDAY WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE GAUGE WOULD ONLY MOVE BETWEEN 30-50 MPH. TODAY WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE IT IS FROZEN AT 120 MPH AND THE KHM(?) DOES NOT MOVE PAST 1.WHEN I ACCELERATE NEITHER OF THE TWO GAUGES ARE FUNCTIONING. I HAVE YET TO REPAIR IT BC IT HAS HAPPENED JUST A FEW DAYS AGO BUT I WAS TOLD THAT I AM LOOKING AT A VERY LARGE REPAIR COST TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD CLUSTER. THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN MY 2003 MODEL AND I SOLD THE VEHICLE. AS WELL THE REAR SUSPENSION IS LOWERING ON ITS OWN TO THE LOWEST POSITION AND DOES NOT GO BACK TO THE NORMAL HEIGHT. I HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON ON THE INTERIOR. WHEN I RETURN TO THE VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING MORNING THE REAR SUSPENSION HAS DROPPED DOWN AGAIN. *TR
FRONT WIPERS STOP WORKING, RADIO STAYS ON WHEN EXIT VEHICLE, HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. RADIO CAME ON BY IT'S SELF AT NIGHT AND DRAINED BATTERY. TURN REAR WIPERS ON THE RADIO WENT OFF. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2 SUT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED WIPER FLUID RELEASING ON ITS OWN. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR CONTROL MODULE WAS RETAINING MOISTURE AND CAUSED THE MOTOR TO FAIL. THE DEALER ESTIMATED THE REPAIR COST AT $500 BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V456000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: MOTOR). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V456000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR). THE RECALL STATES THAT 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. THE CONTACT WANTS HUMMER TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE, BUT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED EXTREMELY LIMITED VISIBILITY. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 79,000.
SPEEDOMETER STARTED JUMPING AND STICKING AT 70 MPH MOST COMMON TURN VEHICLE ON OFF ,TRIED RESETTING IT IS AT COMPLETE FAILURE. SOME TIMES IT WILL READ 100 AND JUST STAY THERE VEH. HAS 48,956 MILES ON IT. THANK YOU! *TR
SPEEDOMETER FAILED AROUND 50,000 MILES. *TR
BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW; SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AT 36,000 MILES. *TR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, COME ON BY THEMSELVES, THEN WON'T SHUT OFF. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN 3 DAYS. SAME PROBLEMS AS THE 2003 RECALL FOR SAME ITEM.....DEALER SAID WATER IN MOTOR AND OR MODULE CAUSING PROBLEM . HAVE TO BE REPLACED. WAITING TO HERE FROM GM ASSISTANCE. *TR
2005 HUMMER H2 UNABLE TO STEER ON DRY ASPHALT WHEN AT A STANDSTILL. DEALER REPLACED ALL STEERING COMPONENTS AND IT STILL CANNOT STEER IF AT A STANDSTILL-LIKE WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO PARK IT. I WENT TO ANSWERS.COM AND A HUMMER EXPERT SAID THE POWER STEERING IS WEAK IN MANY GM SUV'S AND CANNOT BE CORRECTED. I HAVE CHECKED WITH OTHER OWNERS, AND HALF SAY THEY HAVE THE PROBLEM, AND HALF DO NOT. IF YOU LET THE VEHICLE ROLL A LITTLE, THEN IT CAN STEER. BUT THAT MAKES IT EVEN HARDER TO PARK. I DECIDED TO LOOK AT A NEW 2008 HUMMER H2, BUT THE ONE I LIKED COULD NOT STEER AT A STANDSTILL, THEY TRIED TO SELL ME A DIFFERENT COLOR, WHICH COULD STEER, BUT I DID NOT LIKE THE COLOR. *TR
COMPUTER DOESN'T STAY ON TRACK/
THIS IS A TEST. *TR
I OWN A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE PROBLEM IS THAT BOTH FRONT AND BACK WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT TURNING THE CONTROLS ON. IT HAS DRAINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID RESEVOIR DOWN TO NOTHING. THEY COME ON IF IT IS RAINING OR NOT RAINING. AS YOU CAN SEE THIS PRESENTS A HAZARD IF YOU CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD WHEN THE FLUID IS GOING ON THE WINDSHIELD AND THE WIPERS COMING ON WHEN THEY WANT TO. *TR
TRANSMISSION STICKS IN 3RD. GEAR. DISTRESSED ENGINE ON TAKE OFF. ONLY SWITCHES IN AND OUT OF 2ND AND 3RD GEAR MANUALLY. GM DENIES WARRANTY ON TRANS. STATES TRANS. MALFUNCTION DUE TO OVER STRESSING CAUSED BY AFTERMAKET SUPER CHARGER PURCHASED BY OWNER. *JB
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE SKY LIGHT ON HUMMER HAS MUCH WIND TUNNEL NOISE THROUGH IT. SHE COULD NOT HEAR THE RADIO. A MANAGER OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD HER THAT THE NOISE WAS GIVEN, AND THERE HAD BEEN A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT. THE CONTACT SAID SHE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS WHEN SHE BOUGHT THE CAR. SHE HAD IT FIXED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS ON 3-24-2005. THEY SAID THE SUN ROOF RETAINER WAS LOOSE AND THEY FIXED IT. THE SECOND TIME WAS ON 5-10 -2005, AND THEY APPLIED DOUBLE SIDED TAPE. SHE WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
H2 HUMMER SWAYS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT FINAL IMPACT HIT PARKED CAR OFFERED TO REPAIR, I DECLINED, I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE A HUMMER AGAIN . I TURNED OVER TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR GM NO RESPONSE YET , HAPPENED JULY 26. *NM
DT: THE AIR WAS COMING OUT OF ALL OF THE TIRES. CONSUMER DID NOT THINK THE RIMS WERE STAMPED CORRECTLY AT THE FACTORY. WHEN THE TIRES WERE FILLED WITH AIR ONE COULD HEAR AND FEEL THE AIR COMING OUT OF THE RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. IF THE CONSUMER WANTED TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CHECKED HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. THE CONSUMER OWNED TWO 2005 HUMMERS, AND A SIMILAR PROBLEMS OCCURRED ON BOTH VEHICLES. THE MILEAGE FOR THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS 37,984.*AK
2005 AM GENERAL HUMMER H2 BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR ON A PANIC STOP. THIS PROVIDES NO FEEDBACK FOR THE HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE. THIS IS CONTRARY TO ACCEPTED VEHICLE BRAKE DESIGN PRACTICE AND MAY CAUSE A DRIVER TO PANIC.
VEHICLE HAD A BENT RIM THAT CAME DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE THE RIM WAS BENT IT WAS CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. CONSUMER LEFT THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALER FOR TWO WEEKS, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECT. WHILE DRIVING WITH THIS DEFECT VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT, KNOCKING DOWN A MAILBOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE BODY SHOP THE TIRE HAD TO BE INFLATED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE MOVED. OWNER WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE RIM WAS BOWED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHICH COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *AK
2005 H2, PURCHASED 10/2004 THERE IS A NOISE THAT CANNOT BE LOCATED AND REPAIRED. SEWELL CADILLAC, DALLAS, TEXAS REPLACED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL (IT HAD METAL SHAVINGS IN IT), REPLACED REAR SPRINGS OBSERVING THEY WERE OVER EXTENDED, BUBBLED AND WARPED. THE CAR IN TWO SEPARATE REPAIR TICKETS HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 7 DAYS EACH TIME FOR A TOTAL OF 14 DAYS. IS DOESN'T APPEAR THIS PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND OR FIXED. THERE IS A "DRAGGING" NOISE UPON ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 - 40 MPH. IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE HEARING THIS NOISE. MY NEIGHBOR HAD HER WHEEL COME OFF OF HER 2003 H2. I WAS REQUIRED TO FILL A BLANK SO I CHOSE POWER TRAIN ONLY BECAUSE IT SEEMS CLOSEST TO WHAT IT MIGHT BE, I'M NOT SURE. SEWELL KEEPS TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM, JUST UNSUCCESSFULLY.*AK
Component Failure Cascade Risk
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▸ Loss of power steering assist — vehicle becomes difficult to control especially at low speeds and during parking
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
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The blue line shows 91 total NHTSA complaints filed over 20 years, with the worst year being 2010 (17 complaints, including 1 crash report).
The amber reliability line averaged 98/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 91/100 in 2004.
The recalls (red dashed lines) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.
Red dots on the amber line flag 3 years (2004, 2010, 2015) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
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5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
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Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $48,614 (~$810/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
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Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
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Recall Probability Forecast
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20% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.
- ▸Accelerating complaint rate — increasing pressure on NHTSA to act
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Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 5GRGN23U95H114502 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Make | HUMMER |
| Model | H2 |
| Series | 3/4 Ton |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement (L) | 6.0 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Assembly City | MISHAWAKA |
| Assembly Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 5GR |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 9 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | 5 |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | H |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 114502 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 3 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 91 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/1/2026, 7:02:05 AM.