10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
125,850 miles

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problem #4

Jul 042025

H2

  • 111,400 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while parking in the mountains, the vehicle was in the park position, and it unexpectedly rolled and stopped at a boulder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The door hit the driver and knocked him to the ground, and he sustained an injury to his head, but medical attention was not provided. Another person on an ATV provided a jump start, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact walked several miles to get assistance. The contact was able to view YouTube and replace the part. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed. There was a hole in the shaft connected to the transmission to the C clip. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,400.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #3

Sep 172019

H2

  • 160,000 miles
The computer in the H2 Hummer malfunction. Wipers will not turn off. 4 wheel drive will not engage. Engine light comes on. Everything the computer controls is failing.

- Wilton, ME, USA

problem #2

Jul 012019

H2

  • 99,000 miles
Check engine light keeps coming on and light blinks than stays on until I take it in for service. The shop can't figure out why it is doing this had it shop about 7-8 times for service. Also code states can cause a possible fire

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 012018

H2

  • 133,000 miles
Vehicle has 133,000 miles. It has now experienced an exhaust manifold gasket leak due to broken bolts. This is causing noise from the engine area, and is unsafe due to the leak of hot gases being released from the engine at the points of failure (broken bolts). This may be an epa concern as well, and could also lead to failure of catalytic converter. Repair estimate is $1,300. An online search yields hundreds of other results with same failure and complaint on all GM V8 engines for years 1999-2007. This affects the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L models. This is a design failure and the affected vehicles with these engines should be recalled.

- Canton, GA, USA