2006 Hummer H2 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
57,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 22 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 22.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 13.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.5% |
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 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
Electrical System: 4; Engine: 3; Steering: 3; Air Bags: 2; Seats: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Suspension:Rear: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 10168416 · 2006-09-15 (September 15, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279740 · 2009-08-07 (August 7, 2009)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 54,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279740 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279741 · 2009-08-08 (August 8, 2009)
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 CONTRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 54,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279741 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11589975 · 2024-05-21 (May 21, 2024)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 196,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11589975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11664399 · 2025-06-02 (June 2, 2025)
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H2. The contact stated while driving and activating the blower motor, the blower motor was intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that an abnormal electrical burning odor was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that upon activation, the A/C and the heating systems were intermittently inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the blower motor wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufactur…
Owner-reported narrative. 190,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11664399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10448917 · 2012-02-22 (February 22, 2012)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10448917 at NHTSA ↗