2004 Hummer H2 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2004 Hummer H2, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes1419.7%
- Electrical1419.7%
- Visibility1318.3%
- Steering68.5%
- Airbags34.2%
- Body & structure34.2%
- Driver assistance34.2%
- Engine34.2%
- Suspension34.2%
- Interior & seats22.8%
- Powertrain (other)11.4%
- Seat belts11.4%
- Heating & air conditioning11.4%
- Tires & wheels11.4%
- Transmission11.4%
- Other / unspecified11.4%
- Exterior lighting11.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE RUBBING ON WHEEL AND CUTTING LOSS OF FLUID AND BRAKING EFFETENESS WAS MOVING IN DRIVEWAY WHEN IT POPPED THE MILEAGE IS 29236
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Hummer H2. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 200,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 210,000. Additionally, the contact stated she felt pressured to purchase the vehicle, signed the contract, and was unable to recoup the funds.
Yesterday I turned off the alarm and unlocked the doors via the keypad. I opened the driver door and my wife opened the passenger rear door and the Hummer H2 started. No key in the ignition and the fob does not have a start button. I then got in the car and inserted the key and turned the key to ON then to off and the vehicle would not shut off. Only after cycling through the gears was I able to shut off the vehicle. I have now disconnected the battery to prevent another unwanted start.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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. READ MORE AT HTTP://WWW.CARS.COM/RECALLS/HUMMER/H2/2003/#85K348WCJDLBCQXU.99
I HAVE A 2004 H2 MY FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I HAD TO REMOVE THE WIPER FUSE IN ORDER TO DRIVE MY TRUCK ON A SUNNY DAY. THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BUT THEY CONTINUE TO STAY ON. I NEED HELP FAST TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK IN SAFE CONDITIONS. *TR
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
FRONT WHEELS LOCKING WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN . THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER DRIVING IN THE SNOW BLIZZARD IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. *TR
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 H2 HUMMER. I WAS ON A DEEP SLOPE HILL. I WAS BACKING UP AND I HIT A 500 SERIES MERCEDEZ ON HIS LEFT BUMPER FROM LEFT REAR BUMPER. IMMEDIATELY AFTER I HIT, I STARTED TO SHIFT THE GEAR SO THAT I COULD STOP THE CAR TO GET OUT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. AT THIS POINT, THE HUMMER STARTED TO TRAVEL AT VERY FAST SPEED DOWN THE STREET IN THE SAME PATTERN THAT I HAD ORIGINALLY DRIVEN UP. I TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I TRIED TO STEER, STEERING WAS IN A LOCK POSITION. I HIT A PEDESTRIAN HARD AND MY CAR LANDED IN MY NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. WHEN I HIT THE HOUSE, THE 2 FRONT WHEELS BECAME DETACHED FROM THE CAR. THE PEDESTRIAN THAT I HIT HAS INCURRED MANY SERIOUS DAMAGES. I HAD 1 ENGINEERING COMPANY LOOK AT THE CAR BACK IN 2004 AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WHEN I LOOK NOW, I'VE HEARD OF MANY CASES WHERE SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO BRAKES. I AM CURRENTLY IN COURT FOR ANOTHER 1 WEEK AS THIS PEDESTRIAN IS NOW SUING ME. I PLEAD TO ALL H2 HUMMER OWNERS TO CONTRIBUTE ANY INFORMATION THAT THEY MAY HAVE ABOUT OTHER HUMMER OWNERS OR THEIR OWN EXPERIENCE. YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THIS MATTER IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
I HAVE A 2004 HUMMER H2, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONS.. FUEL GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, OIL GAUGES .KEYLESS ENTRY WILL NOT WORK,ETC. REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE APPEARS AND VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLOWLY REDUCING SPEED TO 15 MILES PER HR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED. AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THESE ISSUES ARE A SAFETY HAZARD AND I WOULD APPRECIATE ASSITANCE AND RESULUTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 75,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. .
CHECK SYSTEM OUT AND SENSING MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE INFLATABLE RESTRAINTS HAS INTERNAL FAILURE AND WILL NOT COMMUNICATE. THE SDM NEEDS REPLACED
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE RUST ON UNDERBODY OF MY 2004 HUMMER H2. BRAKE LINES, CALIPERS, ROTORS, FRAME, SUSPENSION, ETC HAVE HOLES. MY BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY AND I CRASHED INTO A TRUCK AND A SUV. LUCKILY USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO EVENTUALLY STOP IT. DEALER SAYS ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE FRAME IS ALSO IN BAD SHAPE. I DID REPORT THE RUST PROBLEM TO GM WHILE UNDER THE 3 YEAR WARRANTY BUT THEY DID NOTHING. I NEITHER DO ANY CROSS-COUNTRY DRIVING NOR AM NEAR THE OCEAN. I AM SCARED OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING STEADY RAINFALL, WATER SEEPS THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD HANDLE BAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ON A PREVIOUS OCCASION, THE WATER SHORTED OUT THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE MOTHERBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER ALSO ENTERS THROUGH THE REAR HEADLINER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED ON ELEVEN OCCASIONS. THE HANDLE BAR ISSUE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, BUT THE REAR HEADLINER STILL LEAKS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY HUMMER 2004. THE LOCK LIGHT COMES ON AND MY HUMMER WILL NOT START. THIS IS SO HORRIBLE THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. EVERYTIME THAT LIGHT COMES ON I HAVE TO WAITE 15TO 25 MINUTES FOR IT TO START AGAIN.
I HAVE A 2004 HUMMER H2, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONS.. FUEL GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, OIL GAUGES .KEYLESS ENTRY WILL NOT WORK,ETC. REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE APPEARS AND VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLOWLY REDUCING SPEED TO 15 MILES PER HR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED. AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THESE ISSUES ARE A SAFETY HAZARD AND I WOULD APPRECIATE ASSITANCE AND RESULUTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 75,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. .
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
Yesterday I turned off the alarm and unlocked the doors via the keypad. I opened the driver door and my wife opened the passenger rear door and the Hummer H2 started. No key in the ignition and the fob does not have a start button. I then got in the car and inserted the key and turned the key to ON then to off and the vehicle would not shut off. Only after cycling through the gears was I able to shut off the vehicle. I have now disconnected the battery to prevent another unwanted start.
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY HUMMER 2004. THE LOCK LIGHT COMES ON AND MY HUMMER WILL NOT START. THIS IS SO HORRIBLE THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. EVERYTIME THAT LIGHT COMES ON I HAVE TO WAITE 15TO 25 MINUTES FOR IT TO START AGAIN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2004 Hummer H2.The contact stated while driving at 35MPH, the contact stated the vehicle loss of control and forward momentum to the vehicle which caused the vehicle stalled and loss motive power. The contact who is a mechanic inspected the vehicle and notice that front differential carrier bolt had snapped was detached from the frame and connection to the engine. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence then towed later to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle diagnosed the failure the same as the contact that front differential carrier bolt was damaged and to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was at approximately 100,000. Consumer stated component that failed is the front differential to front differential carrier connection.
FRONT WHEELS LOCKING WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN . THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER DRIVING IN THE SNOW BLIZZARD IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON AN EXTENDED TRIP ON THE HIGHWAY, THE HEATING ELEMENT ON THE HEATED SEATS OVERHEATED AND BURNED THE RIGHT SIDE BELOW SHOULDER BLADE ABOVE WAIST, CAUSING INJURY TO MY BACK. I WENT TO A PHYSICIAN ,AND NOW HAVE A TWO LARGE SCARS ABOUT 4.5 INCHES IN LENGTH. I HAD THE SEAT WARMER ON A TRIP TO NEBRASKA, AND THE SEAT BURNED MY BACK. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HUMMER H2. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SAFETY CABLE THAT HELD THE HOOD FAILED. A HUMMER REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY A $50 SERVICE CHARGE FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 41,400. UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AND ABOUT A MILE BEFORE I GOT HOME MY TRANSMISSION DIDN'T SEEM TO SHIFT AS SMOOTH AS IT USUALLY DOES AND WHEN I PARKED IN MY GARAGE I GOT OUT AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DRIPPING OUT FROM UNDER MY H2 VERY QUICKLY AND BY THE NEXT HOUR IT HAD EVERY BIT RUN OUT AND HUGE PUDDLE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS ALL OVER MY GARAGE FLOOR. I TOOK THE SKID PLATE OFF MY H2 AND THE TRANSMISSION LINE HAD A HOLE RUSTED THROUGH IT. HAD I BEEN ANOTHER FEW MILES AWAY FROM GETTING HOME THIS COULD HAVE DESTROYED MY TRANSMISSION AND POSSIBLY CAUSED ME TO WRECK.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
Report states my vehicle has a recall on 2nd row seatbelts.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT: POWER STEERING LEAKS; NO WARNING NOTICE ( NO LIGHTS CAME ONE IN THE VEHICLE ON INDICATING THAT THE FLUID WAS LOW. THE PEOPLE WHO TOWED THE VEHICLE SAID IF SHE HAD LOST CONTROL SHE WOULD NOT HAD BEEN ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE PS WOULD HAVE GONE OUT ON THE VEHCILE. HAD IT IN 8 OR 9 TIMES FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HUMMER H2 EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET NITTO MUD GRAPPLER EXTREME TIRES, SIZE: 37/13.5/20 (NA). THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2018. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE WORN MORE THAN HALFWAY EVER SINCE THEY WERE PURCHASED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT DESIGNED FOR CITY DRIVING. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
GM 4L65-E OR 4L65E TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND FREQUENTLY THE 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOSES FIRST AND FOURTH GEARS. WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFT FROM THIRD TO SECOND (THIS CAN BE DONE MANUALLY - ONLY 2ND AND 3RD WORK THOUGH) - FEELS LIKE IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF DRIVE AUTOMATICALLY WHEN SLOWING ALL THE WAY TO A STOP. IT HAS BEEN ACTING ERRATIC FROM NORMAL TO PROBLEMATIC - ERROR CODE INDICATES 'TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID LOCK UP' A YOUTUBE VIDEO MIGHT DESCRIBE IT HERE: HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=5JEB0KPAN_G I COULD SEE WHERE IT VERY WELL COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN IT DECIDES IT WANTS TO. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HUMMER H2. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN THE FRONT WHEELS AND 4WD LOCKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT HE HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. HE IS UNABLE TO MAKE ANY TURNS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WHEELS WILL LOCK AGAIN. THE DRIVER STATED THAT HE SAW 9 OTHER HUMMER'S BEING REPAIRED FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 79,550.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
1. VOLTAGE METER ERRATIC 2. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, WIPERS STOPPED AND REMAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. 3. DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT PANEL REMAINED ON WITH BATTERY LIGHT AND RADIO AFTER SWITCHING OFF AND LOCKING VEHICLE. IT WAS NECESSARY TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO DISABLE THIS CONDITION. ON MORNING OF 5/17/2012, WE RECONNECTED THE BATTERY AND VOLTAGE METER AND INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS NORMAL. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE STILL INOPERABLE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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