2003 Hummer H2: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 18, 2007 · Suspension · 56,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. While driving 35 MPH, the front passenger side tire fell off and the contact crashed into a parked vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The insurance investigator stated that the steering knuckle failed at the ball joint. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2006 · Body, Suspension · 52,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, there was a clunking noise coming from the left front side. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the left front upper control arm was loose, and wore a hole through the frame where it connected. Also, the dealer determined the upper control arm needed to be replaced, and attached with washers to prevent further damage to the frame. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Steering · CA

While driving 5 MPH, the driver's tie rod broke without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the tie rod needed to be replaced. However, the problem recurred. Please provide further details.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Steering · 25,000 miles · CA

I bought a hummer h2 in april 2004. I went off road the next weekend and was going about 5 miles an hour up a mountain and lost control of the steering. We found out the tie rod broke. They told me it was not covered by warranty. I went to abritration and won my case. This last weekend I was climbing a hill less than 5 miles an hour and the same tie rod broke. When this happens you have no control of that wheel. I talked to a sales man at the hummer dealer I bought my truck from and he told me that he broke a tie rod at one of the hummer test centers. When I picked my truck up from the dealer the first time my tie rod broke I saw another hummer h2 being brought in for a broken tie rod. I talked to the service repair tech and he told me he could not believe how small the tie rods are. I feel very lucky to be able to tell you these stories. I do not want to have to see people die from this defective tie rod. I know gm does not want to recall this part but it needs to be changed before someone gets hurt or killed. Thanks for you help, anthony orefice 661 510-6523 cell.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Steering · FL

While driving, the tie rod broke. *ph

Filed Oct 30, 2003 · Suspension · 2,500 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

My right front wheel, inner backing and axle came off. The lower flange broke away from the lower a-arm. This happened while I was driving on a paved road near my house. The a-arm hit the ground and spun the h2 off the road and into a tree. The right wheel's brake backing plate and axle came off all in one piece. Except for this one flange, the remainder of each front wheel is held in place by only ball joints. The upper flange is attached to a ball joint. The lower flange is a major structural component of the front end. There was no impact to any of the parts of the right wheel assembly or axle even after I was thrown off the road. Obviously the brake line and ABS circuit was severed immediately. I had no brakes and little other control. After the h2 hit the tree, it came to a stop. The bottom of the tree stayed stationary, but the top of the tree broke off and came down (hard) on the right windshield post, bending the post and shattering the windshield. With no front wheel, the h2 does not have any mobility except for skidding and sliding. This is the third case of this same type of defect reported to the website "[email protected]" it was suggested that I report it to you. There was an article in the sacramento bee about this type of defect. Please see "http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/auto/story/5721689p-6694625c.html"