no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
2006 Hummer H2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2006 Hummer H2, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Hummer H2 has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats2 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
98 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Hummer H2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hummer.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other H2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the H2 median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Hummer H2 safety ratings
2006 Hummer H2 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Hummer H2, and the recalls they led to.
- HUMMER H2 STEERING KNUCKLE FAILURESNo recall
- NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 08V-441
In owners' words
What H2 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.…
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
Own a 2006 H2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.