2003 Hummer H2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 Hummer H2, and owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 Hummer H2
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Motor (visibility)
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. Owners may contact hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or through their…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
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.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
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…
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…
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Motor (visibility)
Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture.
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…
141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Hummer H2 have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,309 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving in extreme rain downfall at night my windshield wipers stopped functioning. I could not see the road. Luckily I had just exited the highway when this happened. Therefore I was able to mo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 28, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
“drivers seat goes toward dash when key is turned on. have not been able to reset it in any way. cruise control wont activate. front washer pump wont pump. front wiper motor would not shut off. disconn”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 17, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
Compare Hummer H2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hummer H2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Hummer H2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Hummer H2 | 4 | 141 |
| 2004 Hummer H2 | 3 | 59 |
| 2005 Hummer H2 | 2 | 79 |
| 2006 Hummer H2 | 4 | 22 |
| 2007 Hummer H2 | 2 | 11 |
| 2008 Hummer H2 | 3 | 7 |
| 2009 Hummer H2 | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2003 Hummer H2
How do I know if my 2003 Hummer H2 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 Hummer H2; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hummer dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V283000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hummer models
- H3789 complaints
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- H3 Sut11 complaints
- H16 complaints
- Hummer H31 complaints
- H1 Alpha0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.