2005 Hummer H2 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
79 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 68 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 79 complaints (29.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 13.9% |
| Steering behavior | 10 | 12.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
Electrical System: 23; Air Bags: 11; Service Brakes: 6; Steering: 5; Visibility: 5; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 5; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 4; Engine: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 16 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 16 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 16; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 16; 150,000 and above: 5
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2004: 2; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2008: 5; 2009: 6; 2010: 14; 2011: 2; 2012: 4; 2013: 5; 2014: 6; 2015: 8; 2016: 4; 2017: 5; 2018: 4; 2019: 1; 2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2023: 1; 2025: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10120801 · 2005-05-12 (May 12, 2005)
2005 AM GENERAL HUMMER H2 BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR ON A PANIC STOP. THIS PROVIDES NO FEEDBACK FOR THE HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE. THIS IS CONTRARY TO ACCEPTED VEHICLE BRAKE DESIGN PRACTICE AND MAY CAUSE A DRIVER TO PANIC.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10120801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10442503 · 2012-01-05 (January 5, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST WAS LEAKING FLUID. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V045000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10442503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240302 · 2008-08-30 (August 30, 2008)
2005 HUMMER H2 UNABLE TO STEER ON DRY ASPHALT WHEN AT A STANDSTILL. DEALER REPLACED ALL STEERING COMPONENTS AND IT STILL CANNOT STEER IF AT A STANDSTILL-LIKE WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO PARK IT. I WENT TO ANSWERS.COM AND A HUMMER EXPERT SAID THE POWER STEERING IS WEAK IN MANY GM SUV'S AND CANNOT BE CORRECTED. I HAVE CHECKED WITH OTHER OWNERS, AND HALF SAY THEY HAVE THE PROBLEM, AND HALF DO NOT. IF YOU LET THE VEHICLE ROLL A LITTLE, THEN IT CAN STEER. BUT THAT MAKES IT EVEN HARDER TO PARK. I DECIDED TO LOOK AT A NEW 2008 HUMMER H2, BUT THE ON…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10240302 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10326516 · 2010-04-19 (April 19, 2010)
WHILE DRIVING THE ROAD CURVED TO THE LEFT. I TRIED TO FOLLOW ROAD AS IT CURVED. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE WHEELS COULD NOT FOLLOW THE TURN. THE HUMMER WENT STRAIGHT CAUSING ME TO GO INTO A DITCH. THE PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL FLEW OFF WITH THE AXEL' PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 691,701 miles reported. Look up ODI 10326516 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10274572 · 2009-06-22 (June 22, 2009)
FRONT WIPERS STOP WORKING, RADIO STAYS ON WHEN EXIT VEHICLE, HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES. RADIO CAME ON BY IT'S SELF AT NIGHT AND DRAINED BATTERY. TURN REAR WIPERS ON THE RADIO WENT OFF. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10274572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10363749 · 2010-11-02 (November 2, 2010)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE VEHICLE WILL AT FIRST WORK INTERMITTENTLY, GOING ON AND OFF AT THEIR OWN WILL. THEN THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP WILL TURN ON WITHOUT WARNING, DISCHARGING ALL THE WASHER FLUID ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE PUMP WILL CONTINUE TO PUMP, EVEN WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THIS CAN ONLY BE REMEDIED WITH THE DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY. THE WIPERS WILL THEN NOT WORK. THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANY MOMENT, BEING VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 40,135 miles reported. Look up ODI 10363749 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10154476 · 2006-04-04 (April 4, 2006)
TRANSMISSION STICKS IN 3RD. GEAR. DISTRESSED ENGINE ON TAKE OFF. ONLY SWITCHES IN AND OUT OF 2ND AND 3RD GEAR MANUALLY. GM DENIES WARRANTY ON TRANS. STATES TRANS. MALFUNCTION DUE TO OVER STRESSING CAUSED BY AFTERMAKET SUPER CHARGER PURCHASED BY OWNER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 17,835 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11676916 · 2025-07-29 (July 29, 2025)
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 par…
Owner-reported narrative. 111,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11676916 at NHTSA ↗