MYRModel Year Report

2008 Hummer H2

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2008 Hummer H2
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:24.420Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 141 complaints 2003 2004: 59 complaints 2004 2005: 79 complaints 2005 2006: 22 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 7 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 141 complaints 2003 2004: 59 complaints 2004 2005: 79 complaints 2005 2006: 22 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 7 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 141 complaints 2003 2004: 59 complaints 2004 2005: 79 complaints 2005 2006: 22 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 7 complaints 2008 7 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2008: 7 complaints

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YearComplaints
20022
2003141
200459
200579
200622
200711
20087
20092

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train.

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P code P0872 6L50/6L80/6L90 - Automatic Transmission

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-17

Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes

Electrical system

2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.

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Tl * the contact owns a 2008 Hummer H2. The contact stated that the front drivers side and the rear drivers side power windows failed. The contact mentioned that when attempting to open the rear passenger window, the glass fell into the door panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-04

Also filed under Visibility

Visibility

2 of 7 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear and heater core.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Hummer H2. While the vehicle was parked, the heater/vent/air conditioner was turned on and failed to blow hot air. In addition, there was a burning odor present inside the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-19

Vehicle speed control

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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Every couple of months on average, while driving very slow...usually 2-3 MPH, the accelerator will surge the rpms up about 1,500. This requires you to immediately hit the brake aggressively. This usually happens when pulling into a parking slot.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-21

Service brakes

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-09-27Service brakes, air07V373000 On certain trucks, the wires in the ABS wheel speed sensor front or rear harness may be reversed.

    Remedy: Dealers will correct the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring and, if necessary, reprogram the brake control module free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2007. Owners may contact Hummer at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  3. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  4. R
    2008-09-12Electrical system08V441000 GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; Hummer H2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; Hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Hummer H2 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V373000 · Service brakes, air
  • Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Hummer H2 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hummer H2?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Hummer H2 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.