2005 HUMMER H2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

102

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 2 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

62

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2005 HUMMER H2

The 2005 HUMMER H2 has received a total of 102 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STEERING. 62 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (23 complaints), Air Bags (11 complaints), and Service Brakes (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 HUMMER H2

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 HUMMER H2, potentially affecting up to 1,438,595 vehicles.

Recall 05V163000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

| 1,359,824 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE...

Consequence: A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY...

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Recall 05V043000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 77,411 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Consequence: IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE TWO-FUNCTION VALVE. IF THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY FAILS THE TEST, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT...

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Recall 06E010000 — STEERING

| 1,360 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 HUMMER H2

102 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HUMMER H2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11679305 | TIRES | | N/A miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer, Tire size: 35X13.50R20LT, DOT Number: 1V1261B4V1724. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced and on a lift, the mechanic became aware that all four tires were split in the middle of each tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire retailer where the tires were originally purchased and replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that on another occasion, while the tires were being rotated, the mechanic became aware that the rear driver’s side tire had a tear in the sidewall. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
#11676916 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 111,400 miles 1 Injury
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.
#11676916 | ENGINE | | 111,400 miles 1 Injury
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.
#11676916 | POWER TRAIN | | 111,400 miles 1 Injury
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.
#11521346 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes made a whistling sound. The contact, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2005 HUMMER H2

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HUMMER H2 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HUMMER H2

General Motors, LLC has issued 62 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 HUMMER H2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT5389A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.

PIT5194 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will no longer sit level after rear suspension has been serviced. Technician should correctly install the air spring lines that are incorrectly connected.

010851003 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION OF ANTI CORROSION MATERIALS. 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER <A TITLE="CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CAR" STYLE="TEXT-DECORATION: NONE; BORDER-BOTTOM: MEDIUM SOLID GREEN;" HREF="HTTP://SEARCH.TARGETWORDS.COM/U.SEARCH?X=5977|1||||CARS|AA1VDW">CAR</A>S AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *YH *AR UPDATED 5/20/11. *PE

SB-070604019 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INTERMITTENT MIL/SES, DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS INCLUDING SATURN. *NJ UPDATED 11/19/10. *PE UPDATED 3/30/11. *PE

050940002 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT

SAFETY BELT LOCKING CONDITIONS (NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC). 2005-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) . *TT UPDATED 04-27-07. *KB UPDATED 11/29/07. *NJ

030844022 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

PARTS RESTRICTION ON ORDERING XM DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER. 2002-2004 CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT 2002-2006 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN). *TT

050604060 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) (DTC)(S) P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P1621 SHARED IN MULTIPLE MODULES. *TT

030604012 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INSPECTION OF ALL RELATED WIRING HARNESS CONNECTIONS WHEN DIAGNOSING MISCELLANEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS, HARD START, NO START, INCORRECT GAUGES, INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMPS ILLUMINATED, 4WD LAMP ILLUMINATED, INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES INOPERATIVE, CRUISE INOPERATIVE. 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

050310010 — SUSPENSION

CORROSION OF BOLT AND WASHER SECURING SPARE TIRE CARRIER TO BUMPER. *TT

050730018 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 SHIFT AND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHARACTERISTICS DURING COLD WEATHER OPERATION ON 4L60-E, 4L80-E OR ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS. 2005-2006 BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HUMMER H2

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 HUMMER H2.

Investigation EA05017 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Closed

Opened:

HUMMER H2 STEERING KNUCKLE FAILURES

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