2006 Hummer H2 problems
The Hummer H2 is an full-size off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was marketed by Hummer and built in the AM General facility under contract from General Motors from 2002 until 2009. It is based on a modified GMT820 GM three-quarter-ton pickup truck in the front and a half-ton 1500 frame in the rear. A four-door pickup truck version with a midgate that opens the vehicle's interior to the external cargo bed was introduced for the 2005 model year as the H2 SUT (sport utility truck).
Background
In 2001 and 2002, GM allowed journalists to examine early versions of the Hummer H2, which were still under development at the time.
The H2 was built by AM General under contract with General Motors at AM General Commercial Assembly Plant in Mishawaka, Indiana.
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Common 2006 Hummer H2 problems
The 2006 Hummer H2 has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners.
Another common complaint is related to the gas cap. A loose or worn gas cap can trigger the check engine light in 2003-2009 Hummer H2s.
Problems with oil pressure were among the top complaints for the 2006 model year. Repairs for this type of problem can reach up to $7,000, with many 2006 Hummer H2 owners reporting loud knocking sounds and coolant loss.
Some 2003-2006 Hummer H2 owners have complained that their SUV is prone to engine stalling and low idle speed. Servicing the throttle body usually corrected the issue, with throttle body cleaning costing anywhere between $230 to $290.
In addition to these issues, the Hummer H2 is known for its low fuel efficiency, which can be a significant concern for some owners.
In summary, the 2006 Hummer H2 has several common problems, including mode door actuator failure, gas cap issues, oil pressure problems, and engine stalling. While these issues can be costly to repair, many Hummer H2 owners appreciate the vehicle's unique features and off-road capabilities. If you're considering purchasing a Hummer H2, it's essential to be aware of these common problems and factor in the potential repair costs when making your decision.
Is the Hummer H2 reliable?
Hummers are built for rough terrains and extreme weather conditions. As long as you follow your regular maintenance schedule and replace faulty parts immediately, your H2 can run for 300,000 to 500,000 miles without needing any major repairs.
How long will a 2006 Hummer H2 last?
Depending on how you use them, hummers can last for a long period of time. That is because they are designed to withstand rough terrains and really bad weather. Many people get a lifetime of 300,000 to 500,000 miles from a Hummer.
Is it expensive to fix a Hummer H2?
The annual maintenance cost of a Hummer H2 is $745. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
What are the problems with H2 transmission?
Some of the most common are slipping between gears, hard shifts, soft shifts, overheating, and the complete failure to engage a forward gear.
2006 Hummer H2 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hummer H2 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Hummer H2 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2006 Hummer H2 complaints
The NHTSA has received 24 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Hummer H2.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-17
- VIN: 5GRGN23U86H
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H2. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds with the A/C activated, the contact became aware of an abnormal burning electrical odor. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the blower motor resistor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-15
- VIN: 5GRGN23U46H
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: THE OTHER DAY I TOOK A RIDE IN MY TRUCK AND UPON DRIVING APPROXIMATELY TWO BLOCKS FROM MY HOME THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE CAR TOTALLY FAILED. IMAGINE DRIVING YOUR CAR AND AT SOME POINT, YOU LOSE THE CAPABILITY OF CONTROLLING YOUR CARS DIRECTION WHILE HOLDING YOUR STEERING WHEEL. ONE CAN ONLY IMAGINE IF I WAS GOING 65 MILES AN HOUR AND DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THEN LOSING THE ABILITY TO TURN YOUR WHEELS. I AM BLESSED THIS MALFUNCTION HAPPENED WHEN I WAS ONLY TRAVELING 10 MILES AN HOUR. AFTER CALLING A TOW TRUCK AND HAVING MY CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, IT WAS DETERMINED THE CONTROL ARM BOLT HAD BROKEN OFF THEREFORE LOSING TOTAL CONTROL OF THE CARS STEERING CAPABILITY. THIS IS UNHEARD OF AND SOMETHING LIKE THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN AT ALL DURING NORMAL USE. WITH ALL OF THIS I CONTINUE TO THINK ABOUT HOW LUCKY I WAS TO SURVIVE A MECHANICAL PROBLEM OF THIS SORT AND HOW I COULD HAVE FATALLY INJURED SOMEONE ELSE WITH THIS DEFECTED CONTROL ARM OF THIS VEHICLE. SO, I DECIDED TO MAKE A CALL TO GM AND REPORT THIS ISSUE AND TO ADVISE THE COMPANY OF A PROBLEMATIC ISSUE WITH THE DESIGN OR ENGINEERING OF THE HUMMERS CONTROL ARM STEERING COMPONENT THE COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE ACKNOWLEDGED MY COMPLAINT AND RECORDED MY DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENTS AND THE ISSUES OF THE CARS STEERING SYSTEM. I REITERATED MY CONCERNS ABOUT THE ISSUES AND HOW NOT ADDRESSING THIS IN SOME SORT OF A RECALL MAY RESULT IN DEATHS. I AM ATTACHING PICTURES OF THE PART WHICH THE BOLT HAD BROKEN SO YOU MAY CONSIDER A RECALL OF THE VEHICLE'S CONTROL ARM. I GUESS PEOPLE NEED TO GET HURT BEFORE YOUR COMPANY ACTS AND TAKES THIS SERIOUSLY. COPY TO BROWSER HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PHOTO.PHP?FBID=10219081735095616&SET=PCB.10219081750456000&TYPE=3&__TN__=HH-R&EID=ARBBIWLEQEBKOINFZRAHTJT9Y10VZUR38F7WZEIWRINIJL6KFVT5HC8_WO8PCPFCDELSKFKIUERTHOU3 PLEASE BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL HAZARD. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-18
- VIN: 5GRGN22U16H
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SALESMAN MR LAWRENCE SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT SELL A VEHICLE WITH SEAT BELTS THAT DID NOT WORK THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WAS NOT REPAIRED AS STATED. I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE USED VEHICLE 2-18-19 AT 0800 APPROXIMATELY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-14
- VIN: 5GRGN23U46H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: EXHAUST LEAKING BECAUSE MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN , THIS IS MY SECOND HUMMER , MY LAWYER HAS A HUMMER ALSO AND I BELONG TO HUMMER GROUP HERE IN FLORIDA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-14
- VIN: 5GRGN23U46H
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: EXHAUST BOLTS BROKEN , LEAKING EXHAUST FUMES INTO VEHICLE , ENGINE FIRE ???? CITY DRIVING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5GRGN23U26H
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES FROM START TIME, WAS STATIONARY AND UNOCCUPIED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-25 MINUTES. VEHICLE INTERIOR CAUGHT FIRE AT THE BASE OF THE TOP SITTING AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, FLAMES FROM FIRE MELTED THE OVER HEAD INTERIOR LIGHT AND IGNITED A FIRE ON THE HEAD LINER, WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE TO SPREAD UNDER NEATH THE HEADLINER AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, MELTING THE EXTERIOR PAINT. THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION OF BURNING WHEN DRIVING OR AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED IT WAS BELIEVED TO BE RELATED TO REAR SEAT HEATERS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING COMBUSTION THAT LEAD TO AN INTERIOR FIRE. DOORS WERE LOCKED PRIOR TO THE FIRE, AND STORE SURVEILLANCE DIDN'T SHOW ANY SIGNS OF EXTERIOR TAMPERING WITH THE VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-20
- VIN: 5GRGN22U76H
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO RUPTURE AND LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-10
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED MORE THAN ONCE AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS CAUTIOUSLY DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GRGN23U26H
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM AND CHEST. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-01
- VIN: 5GRGN22U96H
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OUT. TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE AND THEY PULLED UP THE CODE PO442, EVAP LEAK. THEY DID A SMOKE TEST AND FOUND OUT THE FUEL PUMP UNIT WAS ALL RUSTED OUT AND ALSO THE STRAPS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK IN WAS ALL RUSTED OUT. ONE OF THE STRAPS WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF AND ONLY ONE WAS HOLDING THE TANK BUT IT WAS ALL RUSTED. CALLED A DEALER BECAUSE THIS PART SHOULD HAVE AN 80,000 MILE WARRANTY BUT THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER POWERTRAIN AND IT WOULDN'T BE COVERED. HOW COULD THIS BE POWERTRAIN WHEN IT WAS AN EMISSIONS ISSUE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE ISSUE. IT PROBABLY COULD OF CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY A 2006 WITH 65000 MILES ON IT SO HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-01
- VIN: 5GRGN23U96H
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 1. NORMAL DRIVING IN TOWN AND HIGHWAY 2. FAILURE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE & PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS; CAUSES EXHAUST GASES TO FILL ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BYPASSES THE CATALYTIC EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT. 3. DRIVERS SIDE HEAD HAD TO BE REMOVED, BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS EXTRACTED FROM THE HEAD, NEW MANIFOLD AND STRONGER MANIFOLD BOLTS INSTALLED. *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-23
- VIN: 5GRGN23U16H
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,664.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-10
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: AT FIRST THE WASHERS JUST KEPT SPRAYING AND WOULDN'T STOP. I HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE TO GET IT TO STOP. I RECENTLY PUT THE FUSE BACK IN AND NOW IT WON'T WORK. THE WASHERS WILL JUST START SPRAYING OUT OF THE BLUE AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND YOU CAN'T GET IT TO STOP. IT DECREASES YOUR VISIBILITY. I HAVE READ THAT THEY HAVE HAD RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY HAVE ALOT OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES. ALSO THE HEATING UNIT ON MY DRIVER SEAT RANDOMLY COMES ON BY ITSELF AND WON'T SHUT OFF. I BOUGHT THIS HUMMER USED AND NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES UNTIL RECENTLY. I HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES BUT I WONDER IF I SHOULD OF. THIS IS DANGEROUS ISSUES. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-03
- VIN: 5GRGN23U26H
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: HEAVY FUMES ARE PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED AND PERSISTS UNTIL THE FUEL GAUGE READS 7/8 OF A TANK. HAVE NOT DETERMINED WHAT IS CAUSING THE FUMES OTHER THAN IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FULL. CURRENT SOLUTION IS TO NOT FILL UP THE FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-15
- VIN: 5GRGN22U56H
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2006 HUMMER H2 SUT 6.0 LITER ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN OFF. *KB
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GRGN22U66H
- Components: AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H2T. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE ON-STAR SYSTEM DID NOT ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT BUT THE MANUFACTURER PLANNED TO SEND A TEAM OF SPECIALISTS TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. UPDATED 09/1/610
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-05
- VIN: 5GRGN23U26H
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1. NORMAL DRIVING IN TOWN AND HIGHWAY 2. FAILURE OF THE DRIVERS SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS; CAUSES EXHAUST GASES TO FILL ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BYPASSES THE CATALYTIC EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT. *TR 3. DRIVERS SIDE HEAD HAD TO BE REMOVED, BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS EXTRACTED FROM THE HEAD, NEW MANIFOLD AND STRONGER MANIFOLD BOLTS INSTALLED. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-01
- VIN: 5GRGN23U36H
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING IS VERY SLOPPY AND VAGUE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THERE IS TOO MUCH NON ACTIVE MOVEMENT TO CORRECT DIRECTION. I HAVE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AT LEAST 6 INCHES CONSTANTLY TO EVEN KEEP THE TRUCK STRAIGHT. I HEAR GM HAS WEAK PITMAN ARMS ETC.. ALSO THE STEERING JUDDERS AND VIBRATES AND SOMETIMES IT GETS STUCK AND GOES WHEN COLDER USUALLY. SOMETIMES BRAKES ARE STRONG, SOMETIMES THEY ARE WOODEN AND LACK GRIP ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. I KEEP MUCH DISTANCE TO THE OTHER CARS SO I DID NOT CRASH. BUT I GET A SCARED SENSATION WHEN CONTROLS DON'T WORK CORRECTLY. *TR
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 5GRGN23U36H
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: I PURCHASED A 2006 HUMMER H2 AT CERRITOS HUMMER. I CURRENTLY HAVE ALMOST 55,000 MILES. TODAY I WAS PARKING MY CAR AND NOTICED THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. ALSO THE BRAKES WERE REALLY WEAK. I USED ALL THE ENERGY I HAD TO GET INTO A GAS STATION DRIVEWAY. I DROVE ABOUT 1 BLOCK BECAUSE I NEEDED GAS WHERE I NOTICED OIL DROPPING UNDER THE CAR. I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE OIL WAS COMING OUT NEAR THE POWER STEERING PUMP. I OPENED THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND SAW THAT THERE WAS VERY LITTLE OIL BECAUSE IT HAD DROPPED UNDER MY CAR. MY STEERING IS TOO HARD TO TURN AND THE BRAKES ARE ALMOST NON EXISTENT PULLING INTO THE GAS STATION. I CALLED CERRITOS HUMMER AND TALKED TO THEIR SERVICE MANAGER AND HE SAID I WAS PAST WARRANTY. I TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT HE SAID NO AND GOT VERY LOUD AND MEAN TO ME. I TOLD HIM HE DID NOT HAVE TO GET MEAN BECAUSE HE CAN ONLY DO WHAT THE COMPUTERS AND PROTOCOL SUGGESTS, BUT HE DID NOT DO ENOUGH RESEARCH PRIOR TO REJECTING ANY RECALLS. HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TOW MY CAR THERE AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO INSPECT AND THE CHARGES COULD BE HIGH DEPENDING ON THE PROBLEM. I SAID THERE WAS A RECALL BUT HE REJECTED IT AGAIN IN A STRONG TONE. I DID NOT WANT TO ARGUE IN CASE THEY HAVE TO REPAIR MY CAR. I THINK THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUE BECAUSE A WEAK PERSON WOULD NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH TO PULL INTO THE PARKING LOT AS I DID. I PULLED VARIOUS MUSCLES IN MY ARMS AND SHOULDERS STEERING THE CAR INTO THE GAS STATION. I DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER CAR AND I DON'T THINK I CAN PAY THE COST TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES TO CERRITOS HUMMER. THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PAY ANY TOW CHARGES NOR INSPECTION COSTS NOR COSTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. I SPEND WAY TOO MUCH MONEY AT THEIR DEALERSHIP TO BE TREATED THIS WAY. I AM USUALLY AN EASY GOING GUY, BUT THE TREATMENT HE GAVE ME REALLY ANGERED ME. MY BACK ARMS AND SHOULDERS HURT BECAUSE THE STEERING WAS SO HARD. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-22
- VIN: 5GRGN23U56H
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE AIR FILTER COVERS ON MY H2 GET HOT AND START DEFORMING "RIPPLES" IN THE PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC MOLDING BETWEEN THEM WHERE THE WIPERS GO THROUGH DEFORMING ALSO. I HAVE REPLACED 4 AIR FILTER COVERS IN UNDER 6,000 MILES. AND 1 WIPER MOLDING. I AM NOT SURE OF THE CONSEQUENCES. HUMMER SAYS IT'S NO PROBLEM. I HAVE 1 OF THE AIR FILTER COVERS THAT HAS FAILED IN MY POSSESSION. ACCORDING TO GM/HUMMER THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THEY WILL JUST KEEP REPLACING THEM. *TR
INTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-15
- VIN: 5GRGN23U86H
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC H2 HUMMER. HE STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. HE STATED HE WOULD HAVE TO SHUT THE LIGHT OFF MANUALLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 12,572.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-15
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5GRGN22U26H
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO A CANAL. THE TOW MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED SCRATCHES FROM THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 8,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-28
- VIN: 5GRGN23U96H
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 2006 HUMMER H2 FIXED 3 TIMES FROM DEALER THERE IS A SQUEAK COMING FROM THE REAR PART OF THE VEHICLE THE NOISE OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS SUCH AS A SPEED BUMP ALSO WHEN STOPPING AND GOING...AND ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. *JB
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-13
- VIN: 5GRGN23U66H
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: BRAKES ARE VERY NOISY (SQUEAKING) DEALER GRINDED DOWN BRAKE PADS AND REMOVED AND SANDED THE ROTORS. STILL HAVE SQUEAK NOT AS BAD. VERY CONCERNED ON BRAKE ISSUE AND JIMMY RIG FIX AT 6000 MILES
2006 Hummer H2 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2006 Hummer H2.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
- 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 VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.
- 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 AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .
- Manufacturer: FABTECH MOTORSPORTS
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
- Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
- Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
Negative 2006 Hummer H2 car reviews
Positive 2006 Hummer H2 car reviews
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Best, safest, super great looking and most dynamic vehicle we have ever owned! We absolutely love our H2 and wouldn't choose to own anything else. While it may not be the most fuel efficient truck out there, it's definitely worth the extra cost. The only thing we would suggest is that a rear view camera should be a mandatory factory installation. Overall, we highly recommend taking this truck for a test drive and getting to know it better. Thank you, GM!
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Congratulations on becoming a recent H2 owner! As someone who has mostly owned sports cars, you must be thrilled with your new ride. The H2 is truly a unique vehicle that provides an enjoyable driving experience. It's no surprise that people respond so positively to it and want to ride around in it. Despite its size, the H2 feels safe and snug, making it a comfortable and cool ride. While it may not get the best mileage, it's great to hear that it's still more fuel-efficient than your 3/4 ton Silverado and easier to park. The ride is more like a luxury SUV than a pickup, and there's no other experience quite like cruising around in a Hummer. You had concerns about negative attention, but it's wonderful to hear that people love your H2. Keep driving politely and enjoy your amazing new vehicle!
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I recently purchased a one-owner Hummer H2 and had some initial concerns about its towing ability and gas mileage. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it averages 14.5mpg (2807.2 gal used/40920 miles accrued =14.5mpg) and handles beautifully. The dealer installed Radix Supercharger (63%-123% more power from 2k-6k rpm), with a base of 325hp, provides plenty of power - almost 600 HP at 6k rpm! Off-roading is a breeze, just be mindful of your throttle position. I also opted for the extended warranty for added peace of mind. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend the Hummer H2 to anyone in the market for a reliable and powerful vehicle.
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You've owned many different cars and SUV's from BMW 7 series, Range Rover 4.6 HSE and driven a Ford Excursion. However, you believe that the Hummer beats them all hands down. You have no worries about the gas mileage, as the Excursion got worse than the Hummer. You averaged 11mpg and if you're paying $60K for a vehicle what's another $20 per month in gas. You've had no problems at all after 1st year of ownership.
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I've only had my Hummer H2 for about a month and a half, but I absolutely love it! Even though I'm only 20 and it was a bit of a stretch financially, it's been worth every penny. I've received so many compliments on it and I'm proud to be a Hummer owner. It's a true 4x4 and sometimes when I'm out running errands, I'll park with one tire up on the curb just to show off its capabilities. If you're considering a new vehicle, I highly recommend it - you won't regret it!
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I owned my H2 for 7 months after previously owning a Mercedes E350. Unfortunately, I found that the H2 did not compare well to my previous car. The acceleration was lacking and parking in garages was nearly impossible, especially when wearing high heel shoes. Additionally, the gas mileage and interior were disappointing. While the H2 did attract attention, the feedback was mixed, particularly after Hurricane Wilma when there was a gas shortage in town. I am now much happier with my BMW 650, which is a more suitable SUV for my needs.