Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | −83% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2007 | 11 | −80% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2006 | 22 | −63% | 4 | Engine | Good |
| 2005 | 79 | 3.1× | 2 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2004 | 59 | 2.7× | 3 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2003 | 141 | 7.2× | 4 | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median H2 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hummer H2 problems
Latest Hummer H2 recalls
Electrical system
GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; Hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; Saturn outlook; and model year 2009…
Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently…
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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.
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.
Electrical system
GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; Hummer h2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, Saturn outlook; and my 2008 Buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system.
Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners May contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.Cadillac.com;…
Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensor
On certain trucks, the wires in the ABS wheel speed sensor front or rear harness May be reversed.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring and, if necessary, reprogram the brake control module free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2007. Owners May contact Hummer at 800-732-5493.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hummer H2 should you avoid?
2003, 2005 and 2004 — these years have the most complaints relative to other H2 years at the same age, led by windows, wipers & sunroof problems in the 2003.
What is the best year for the Hummer H2?
2008 has the fewest complaints compared with other H2 years at the same age, followed by 2007 and 2006. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Hummer H2 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the windows, wipers & sunroof (87), electrical system (74) and brakes (48). Window & Wiper complaints peak in the 2003 model year.
How many recalls has the Hummer H2 had?
11 recalls across 2003–2008. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Hummer H2 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.