Am General Hummer 2003
Model Hummer made in 2003 by Am General got 11 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 3232 | 10011692 | Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174. *eh | 01/28/2005 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020601028 | 08/01/2002 | 634683 | Information regarding engine crankcase flush for 2003 and prior gm cars and trucks and isuzu light and medium duty trucks with gasoline engines. *tt | 10/04/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 020605004 | 10/01/2002 | 10006177 | Misfire dtcs and catalytic converter damage due to installation of alarm systems. 2003 and prior gm passenger cars and light duty trucks & 2003 and prior isuzu light duty trucks. *mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 01864 | 01/01/2004 | 01864A | 10006615 | Radio cd skips/ejects or clock resets to 12:00. *mr *tt | 05/07/2004 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 010102 | 01/01/2002 | 633693 | Subject regarding 2003 hummer h2 loose roof lights. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||||
| 01805 | 01/01/2004 | 10006310 | Underbody squeak noise. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 01897 | 01/01/2004 | 10006428 | Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers. *mr | 05/03/2004 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 01863 | 01/01/2004 | 10006616 | Lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type maneuvers. *mr | 05/07/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 062602 | 06/26/2002 | 636468 | Information on the power door locks on the 2003 hummer h2. *tt | 11/08/2002 | |
| 010102 | 01/01/2002 | 633692 | Subject regarding 2003 hummer h2 programmable power door locks. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 020730028 | 06/01/2002 | 635010 | Information on automatic transmission serial number and site code locations for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks and 2003 hummer h2 with north american automatic transmissions. *tt | 10/16/2002 | |
| 020730029 | 06/01/2002 | 634970 | Information on the new powertrain quality center for engine and transmission assembly for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks with automatic transmissions. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| 020601026 | 06/01/2002 | 634784 | Subject regarding engine identification information for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks and 2003 hummer h2 with north american engines. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| 990089019B | 02/01/2002 | 990089019A | 632314 | Subject regarding warranty parts center / corporate parts return program for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 07/12/2002 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 020139004 | 08/01/2002 | 634884 | Information regarding new pag oil released for certain vehicles including all 2003 passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 010102 | 01/01/2002 | 633690 | Subject regarding 2003 hummer h2 loose outside rear view mirrors at the pivot point. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 010102 | 01/01/2002 | 633696 | Subject regarding 2003 hummer h2 rear window washer spray nozzle drips and / or extended pump run time for washer to spray. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 010102 | 01/01/2002 | 633695 | Subject regarding 2003 hummer h2 loose windshield to a pillar moldings. *tt | 09/23/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Child safety seat failure, after locking the black lock child is able to loose it without mashing the red button. *bf *sc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/25/2002 | |||
| Consumer states when shifting hard the switch broke causing the vehicle to stay on the on position. please provide any additional information. mr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2 | 07/22/2003 | |
| While driving 10 mph the ball joints and axle sheared off. this caused consumer's vehicle to crash into another parked vehicle.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 01/12/2013 | 158000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on a residential street in washington, d.c. in my 2003 hummer h2 when i noticed after a briefly trying to brake for a pedestrian that my brake pedal was not as tight as usual. i continued to drive believing since no warning lights then there's no issue. i came to another stop and realized their is something wrong my brake pedal was very loose and almost to the floor with minimal stopping ability lucky i was now at my home i coasted to my home by now the brakes have blown completely i had to use the emergency brake to stop the truck. thank god i survived. upon inspection of my rear brake hoses it seems the left blew completely causing the serious issue. the warning light never came on. if i was going at a high rate of speed their would have been no question 2 or more fatalities. *tr | |||
| 01/12/2013 | 158000 | ||
| I was driving on a residential street in washington, d.c. in my 2003 hummer h2 when i noticed after a briefly trying to brake for a pedestrian that my brake pedal was not as tight as usual. i continued to drive believing since no warning lights then there's no issue. i came to another stop and realized their is something wrong my brake pedal was very loose and almost to the the floor with minimal stoping ability lucky i was now at my home i coasted to my home by now the brakes have blown completely i had to use the emergency brake to stop the truck. thank god i survived. upon inspection of my rear brake hoses it seems the left blew completely causing the serious issue. the warning light never came on. if i was going at a high rate of speed their would have been no question 2 or more fatalities. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 30000 | 1 | 11/01/2002 |
| The consequences indicated in the brake valve recall 04v045000 occurred while driving. dealership inspected the vehicle and indicated they couldn't find anything wrong and the vin number was not included in the recall. *ak the consumers husband experienced brake and steering failure. he was unable to steer the truck and found it necessary to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle as the brakes would not work. the vehicle continued to run while the brake and steering failure occurred. *sc *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | 03/31/2003 | ||
| The tubular side step that was located beneath both front doors and was used to get up into big trucks, was extremely dangerous in rain or snow. black ice formed on it and the consumer slipped and fell backwards onto the ground and sustained a back injury. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2 | 07/22/2003 | |
| While driving 10 mph the ball joints and axle sheared off. this caused consumer's vehicle to crash into another parked vehicle.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 2 | 07/22/2003 | |
| While driving 10 mph the ball joints and axle sheared off. this caused consumer's vehicle to crash into another parked vehicle.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/24/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving through a parking lot the vehicle suddenly surged to the left at a 45 degree angle and consumer hit a concrete base. the left front wheel sheared off. cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ts | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | WHEAT RIDGE | MEDVED | ||
| NJ | CRANBURY | 08512 | PERRINE HUMMER | 609 395 5599 |