2008 HUMMER H2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HUMMER H2
The 2008 HUMMER H2 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Power Train (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 HUMMER H2
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 HUMMER H2, potentially affecting up to 2,223,168 vehicles.
Recall 10V240000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,365,070 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS...
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE...
View full details →Recall 08V441000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 857,735 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER...
Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC...
View full details →Recall 07V373000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
| 363 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRES IN THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FRONT OR REAR HARNESS MAY BE REVERSED.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPROGRAM THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 800-732-5493.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HUMMER H2
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HUMMER H2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
P code P0872 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Automatic Transmission
P code P0872 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Automatic Transmission
P code P0872 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Automatic Transmission
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H2. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel at start up. The next day, the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts and the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was eventually able to start the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer. The failure continued while in the possession of the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by moisture leaking from the windshield into the air bag module. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
EARLY FAILURE OF 6L80 TRANSMISSION AT 110K MIKES CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED PER MANUAL. VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. 4 PERSONS IN THE VEHICLE WITH NOTHING IN TOW AND NO EXTRA CARGO. IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AFTER STARTING OFF, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE WHEELS. DRIFTED TO SIDE OF ROAD, BUT ALMOST GOT HIT BY A TRUCK AND WOULD HAVE IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED 1 SECOND EARLIER. GM HAS REDESIGNED THE FAILURE POINTS OF PUMP, TEHCM AND VALVES, FAILURE OCCURS WITH NO WARNING.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HUMMER H2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HUMMER H2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HUMMER H2
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HUMMER H2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP4158H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
PIP3119N — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter...
090730004J — POWER TRAIN
Slips in Reverse or Third, Delayed Reverse or Drive Engagement, DTC P0776, P2715,P2723, Harsh 2-3 Shifts (Inspect 1-2-3-4 / 3-5-R Housing and Pump Seal Rings)
PIT4323F — SEAT BELTS:STATUS INDICATOR SWITCH
Passenger Air Bag And Seat Belt Indicator / Switch Information.
TB-090940001 — SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
GENERAL MOTORS: THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES NOT OPERATING AND /OR SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION, AS WELL AS DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING THE BUCKLE OR THE BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON STICKING. AFFECTS 2010 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, INCLUDING SATURN.) *PE
08-08-49-010A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
GMC: LOSS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN COMMUNICATIONS, IPC WARNING LIGHTS ON, DIC MESSAGES, NO CRANK, IPC GAUGE DROP OR FLUCTUATION, DOOR LOCK CYCLING , HARD TRANSMISSION SHIFT, DTCS U0073, U0100, U0101, U0102, U0109, U0121, U0132, U0140, U2100 SET (INSPECT IDENTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING FOR FAULTS). *PE
08-08-49-010A — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GMC: LOSS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN COMMUNICATIONS, IPC WARNING LIGHTS ON, DIC MESSAGES, NO CRANK, IPC GAUGE DROP OR FLUCTUATION, DOOR LOCK CYCLING , HARD TRANSMISSION SHIFT, DTCS U0073, U0100, U0101, U0102, U0109, U0121, U0132, U0140, U2100 SET (INSPECT IDENTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING FOR FAULTS). *PE
08-08-49-010A — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
GMC: LOSS OF HIGH SPEED GMLAN COMMUNICATIONS, IPC WARNING LIGHTS ON, DIC MESSAGES, NO CRANK, IPC GAUGE DROP OR FLUCTUATION, DOOR LOCK CYCLING , HARD TRANSMISSION SHIFT, DTCS U0073, U0100, U0101, U0102, U0109, U0121, U0132, U0140, U2100 SET (INSPECT IDENTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING FOR FAULTS). *PE
PIT4550 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
LOSS OF HIGH SPEED LAN COMMUNICATIONS. *NJ
08080 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY VEHICLES ONLY - TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAM (LOW SPEED ENGINE BRAKING SENSATION UPON AUTOMATIC DOWNSHIFT TO FIRST GEAR) - EXPIRES MARCH 31, 2009. *NJ
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HUMMER H2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HUMMER H2
- 2003 HUMMER H2 — 186 complaints
- 2004 HUMMER H2 — 74 complaints
- 2005 HUMMER H2 — 102 complaints
- 2006 HUMMER H2 — 35 complaints
- 2007 HUMMER H2 — 15 complaints
- 2008 HUMMER H2 (current)
- 2009 HUMMER H2 — 3 complaints
Other HUMMER Models
- HUMMER H3 — 1,060 total complaints
- HUMMER H2 SUT — 29 total complaints
- HUMMER H3 SUT — 13 total complaints
- HUMMER H1 — 8 total complaints
- HUMMER HUMMER H3 — 1 total complaint
- HUMMER H1 ALPHA — 0 total complaints