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2008 Hummer H2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2008 Hummer H2, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 17, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Hummer H2 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Electrical system20
Visibility20
Air bags10
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2008 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

Recall 08V-441 · Aug 28, 2008 · 857,735 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Antilock: wheel speed sensor

Recall 07V-373 · Aug 22, 2007 · 363 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2008 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

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Hummer H2, and the recalls they led to.

  1. NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA08010 · closed Sep 8, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-441
  2. NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE08010 · closed Jun 12, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What H2 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

EARLY FAILURE OF 6L80 TRANSMISSION AT 110K MIKES CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND SERVICED PER MANUAL. VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS EXPECTED. 4 PERSONS IN THE VEHICLE WITH NOTHING IN TOW AND NO EXTRA CARGO. IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AFTER STARTING OFF, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE WHEELS. DRIFTED TO…
Complaint 10943985 · Jan 9, 2017 · 110,000 miles

Own a 2008 H2?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.