There are no safety recalls for the 2003 AM General Hummer, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 AM General Hummer problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Child Seat | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Ignition › Switch — 1
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 1
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint — 1
- Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 125,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 AM General Hummer complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 125,000 miles · reported Sep 6, 2016
Multiple brake line faulures due to rust which also necessitated ABS valve body replacement. Complete brake line replacement.
Visibility/Wiper · at 98,000 miles · reported Mar 3, 2015
I was driving with my family to a restaurant one evening and went to turn the wipers on to clean my windshield in front and the back ones but when I tried to turn them off they would not turn off had to pull off the road to pull the fuse. After couple of months it stop doing it so I installed the fuse back. Next incident happen when my wife was driving the truck to work and the exact thing happen to her. You could here a loud noise coming from under the hood even when the truck was turned off.
Visibility/Wiper · at 125,000 miles · reported Jan 24, 2014
While I was driving, my hummer h2 2003 windshield wiper motor malfunctioned and caught on fire. This caused a fire in my engine well.
Visibility/Wiper · at 57,000 miles · reported May 6, 2013
While I was driving down the road at approximately 55 MPH the windshield wipers stopped during a rain shower, while in traffic. I immediately had to pull off the road as I had problems seeing oncoming traffic.. Then the wipers started to move erratically and then started operating as fast as they could, with no control by the windshield wiper knob. After the rain stopped the wipers would not turn off. I had to remove the fuse to stop them. When I got home, I replaced the fuse but the wipers would not operate then. I took the vehicle to a repair shop. They told me I had wiper motor problems and…
Service Brakes · at 158,000 miles · reported Jan 17, 2013
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…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 AM General Hummer have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 AM General Hummer as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 AM General Hummer?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 125,000 miles.
Are AM General recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized AM General dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.