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2003 Hummer H2 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 141 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Hummer H2, 4% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a 2003 Hummer H2, and I have a few broken bolts on my exhaust manifolds. I've learned that this is a problem with these engines through online research. Also I had to replace my catalytic's because of this issue. My mechanic has told me that this is a very expensive repair, can anyone help me?”

NHTSA complaint #10417752, filed 2011-08, 80,000 miles

“2003 Hummer H2 transmission cooler ruptured which leaked transmission fluid into engine coolant. Required replacement of radiator, all coolant hoses and flushing both the transmission fluid and engine coolant. Cost was $1,400. Unknown if transmission was damaged from contamination of fluid.”

NHTSA complaint #10207993, filed 2007-11, 80,000 miles

“I bought a 2003 Hummer H2 brand new. Since the day I got it had many problems, both electrical and mechanical. The steering is very hard and the breaking is ineffective at times. I showed them a copy of the bulletin on this website. They did not acknowledge any problems. The issue still persists. Many electrical issues seat memory problems, mirror don't work..etc. Eventually the electrical issues fixed. Roof leaking water from the reading light on two occasions once because of sunroof issue and the second time because of the outside roof light. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140896, filed 2005-10

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200719%
200629%
200412%
200354%

Other parts of the 2003 Hummer H2

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Hummer H2

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology