AI Damage2003 Hummer H2 SUT: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Hummer H2 SUT filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 80% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- Visibility: 4 complaints (80% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Started smelling strong fuel smells so took vehicle to dealer. Dealer called and asked me to stop back because when they dropped fuel tank they discovered fuel lines running from gas tank were so badly corroded through that were spraying pin-streams of raw gas all over the underside of my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the windshield wipers activated on there own. The contact's husband had to remove the fuses to stop the windshield wipers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated the front and rear windshield wipers failed intermittingly. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed of nhtsa campaign id number: 08v456000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor).
Tl contact owns a 2003 hummer h2. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor module became wet and failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the wiper module needed to be replaced.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the H2 SUT has 7 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hummer H2 SUT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (20%), rust, corrosion (20%), smoke, burning smell, fire (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Hummer H2 SUT?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2003 Hummer H2 SUT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2003 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.