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 move over to the side of the road turn on my hazards and wait an hour for the rain to settle before driving to a near by gas station. Otherwise a fatality would have been likely being on a busy interstate should the wipers failed to function then. That wipers do not work and the Hummer can not be driven when rain is expected. I heard a recall had been issued for wiper malfunction. However when pulling up any recalls from my vin nothing shows but I have seen recalls for this situation and for the same make model and year. Please advise. I have given the vehicle to my 16 year old son a soon to be new driver and is excited to start but I must get this safety isssue taken care of first.
The worst 2003 Hummer H2 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility52
- Electrical24
- Brakes18
- Steering17
- Body13
- Suspension11
- Transmission11
- Engine9
- Seats5
- Wheels5
- Acceleration3
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Lights1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Hummer H2
Recalls 4
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
- 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 http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V456000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 number 04V045000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
- 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 number 03V075000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles exhibit a condition in which the windshield wiper motor could fail during use because of improper manufacture.
- Risk
- If this were to occur in severe weather, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
- 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.
Recall number 02V283000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 2003 Hummer H2
Defect investigations
Windshield wiper motor module failure
This investigation disclosed that water intrusion into the wiper motor module of the subject vehicles may lead to intermittent operation or subsequent total system failure.analysis of data disclosed that the subject vehicles built between february 2003 and may 2003 exhibited high warranty claim rates.the manufactured notified the federal safety agency by letter dated september 8, 2008, that a safety recall program has been initiated for the 13,358 vehicles built during this time period.the federal safety agency has assigned no. 08v‑456 to this safety recall campaign.corrective action will consist of replacing the wiper module cover, where evidence of water intrusion exists.to correspond with parts availability, the dealer bulletin and owner notification letter are scheduled for issuance in november 2008.
PE08042
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 reports and edr data indicates collision impact events placed stress on the steering knuckle causing it to fracture.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists with regard to the subject component.the agency reserves the right to take further action on this issue if warranted.
EA05017
Steering knuckle fracture
During the pe, odi investigated the hummer h2 for fractures which were occurring at the front steering knuckle lower boss.when the knuckle lower boss fractures, the lower ball joint stud is released and the entire knuckle and wheel/tire assembly separates from the vehicle.odi is upgrading this investigation to gain a full technical understanding of the factors which contributed to these failures.
PE04080
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Hummer H2 750
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire...
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
What 2003 Hummer H2 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. disconnected battery and then wiper motor would not restart. removed the wiper motor and found corosion in printed circuit board. trying to purchase a new front wiper motor. have found that the wai part number wpm 1063 that fits the hummer is currently on backorder. will purchase new wiper motor asap. need better parts availibility for safety.
The pass lock keeps my vehicle from starting and stopping it at random, and has been doing this for years. Seems to happen to at least 85% of hummers out there if you check around, hummer forum and other places. This is very serious. Stops at intersections, and could on railroad tracks. I know that you've had complaints about this for years and ignored them, saying that you haven't had other complaints. This should be addressed by your agency, as your job is to keep the citizens safe. Not pass them off as you've been doing for years on this issue with the gm pass lock system. This needs recalled before more people are killed due to this miss function on hummers. More people are having this shutdown issue than not. When it happens, you have to wait between 10 and 30 minutes with the key in the start position before it will start. So it sits in the middle of an intersection, interstate, bridge, or anywhere else during this time. Hopefully you will address this issue promptly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact vehicle moved into the intersection. The contact was able bring the vehicle to a stop. The contact was able to move the vehicle to safety. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and found that the brake fluid was leaking from the brake master cylinder. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated while at a stop light there was smoke smoldering from the front passenger seat. The occupant noticed fire under the seat. The contact stated the instrument cluster was blinking weeks prior. There were no reported injuries. The contact stated he may have inhaled toxic fumes. The contact, occupant, and a stranger extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher and bottles of water. The contact stated prior to the incident the battery was drained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where informed there was a shortage with instrument cluster. The fire department was on the scene and disconnected the battery. There was no police report filed. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 206,450.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. It took the contact up to thirty minutes to start the vehicle and the lock warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the ignition switch was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000.
One evening while driving in the rain on a local road headed home my windshield wipers which ofcourse were in operation suddenly stopped stuck in the upright position I immediately heard a somewhat loud humming noise sounding as if it were coming from inside the upper dashboard I couldn't see to drive as I naturally responded to the wipers suddenly stopping and in the upward position making it hard for me to see while driving, I quickly turned the knob on the left side of the steering wheel which operates the wipers speed and on & off function in hopes it would bring the wipers down to the resting position especially if turned off however even though I turned the knob to the off position the wipers remained frozen in the same upward state as when no longer wiping but the humming noise stopped. I quickly pulled off the road turning the wipers on again I could here the humming noise but the windshield wipers still failed to move. When I turn the wipers off again no noise could be heard and yet still not making a difference in moving the wipers which stopped working while in the up on windshield position. After toggling around with the on and off knob and the noise coming on and off in sequence with but not the wipers I concluded that the motor was the noise I was hearing establishing it still works however not moving the wipers it is intended for. A working windshield wiper motor or whatever operating mechanism but no functional wipers. Therefore I can not see anytime driving and along comes the rain for it quickly impairs the visibility to see through the windshield to see the road or traffic in front of you making extremely unsafe to drive and putting other drivers at risk especially if on the highway doing fast speeds and/ or a place where it is not easy to pull over suddenly makes very stressful and inconvenient
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH on a rainy day, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 205‑588‑4478. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not part of a recall and the contact had to pay for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
When I am parked on my driveway, the two front doors will not stay open to let me and my wife safely enter and exit. The doors are supposed to be held open by what is called a door check. These two left and right door checks have a defective design because I ordered two new ones, and the 2 doors will not stay open as we are entering, and exiting the hummer. The doors quickly close and almost break our hip , legs and feet. It is a defective design because they used plastic and rubber to make friction together in the door check. It will not hold open the heavy door(s) on the hummer h2. The hummer only has 14,710 miles on it. So, I know that it is a common problem. Normally, my last gm chevrolet truck used door checks with steel roller(s) that rolled against a steel spring(s). I am having difficulty on your website to upload a photo of the door check with the defective design.
I bought a vehicle from motor fair llc located at 2827 n may ave oklahoma city ok 73107, I got financed through tinker federal credit union motor fair llc owner hesham shafik and elizebeth shafik told me my millage was 98k miles but I found out the right millage and it is 174,426 what can I do about this situation?
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Questions about the 2003 Hummer H2
Is the 2003 Hummer H2 reliable?
Owners have filed 141 complaints about the 2003 Hummer H2, 6.4 times a typical H2 model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2003 Hummer H2 year score?
The 2003 Hummer H2 scores 5 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Hummer H2: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Hummer H2?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 52 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles. Next is electrical (24).
How many recalls does the 2003 Hummer H2 have?
4 recalls, covering visibility, service brakes, hydraulic and power train.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Hummer H2 visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 08V456000, 02V283000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hummer H2 have the most visibility problems?
The Hummer H2 model years with the most visibility complaints are 2003 (52 complaints), 2005 (19 complaints) and 2004 (13 complaints).
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