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.
2003 Hummer H2 visibility problems
52 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 52
- of this car's complaints
- 37%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor12
- Windshield wiper/washer7
- Sun/moon roof assembly4
- Rear window wiper/washer3
- Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Hummer H2 visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Hummer H2 visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
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
Related 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.
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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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. While driving in rainy weather at 45 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v456000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,737. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v456000 (visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,400. Updated 1/16/15*cn the consumer stated the wipers were diagnosed and replaced. Updated 06/4/2015
The windshield wipers stopped working, while in the pouring down rain. No accident, but the 2003 h2 does have a recall on the wipers for this exact reason. I had to put out over 700 to have it repaired. I would like to have the VIN number reviewed as to why it is not covered under the recall as what happened is what they described the problem to be. I do have the invoice from the repair.
Windshield wiper motor failure, motor replaced in may and failure on 2nd one this morning. 55 MPH on the highway in the pouring rain. After first failure called gm and they said my VIN # wasn't covered under the recall, this morning im contacting my attorney. Sick of this garbage!
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would not activate during inclement weather. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v456000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated that whenever it would rain, the windshield wiper would fail intermittently. At times, the wipers would be completely inoperable. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v283000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 104,000. Updated 02/17/12 *bf the consumer stated the wipers would turn on by themselves and operate at various speeds, including completely shutting off and getting stuck on the windshield. The vehicle was not operable in the rain. The washer fluid motor also turned on and ejected fluid until the tank was empty and them motor would continue to run. Updated 02/22/12
Questions about the 2003 Hummer H2 visibility
Does the 2003 Hummer H2 have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 52 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Hummer H2, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2003 Hummer H2 visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
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).
Other 2003 Hummer H2 problems
Electrical 24Brakes 18Steering 17Body 13Suspension 11Transmission 11Engine 9Seats 5Wheels 5Acceleration 3Fuel system 2Seat belts 2Airbags 1Driver assistance 1Lights 1Tires 1
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