2005 Hummer H2 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 15%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Hummer H2, 15% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“A problem with nearly all Hummer h2s is roof leak, there is a drainage system to drain the water thru the vehicle. This clogs up periodically and the water drains into the vehicle and ends up on the front floorboard. The airbag sensor diagnostic module is mounted on the floorboard directly under the drivers seat. If this gets wet, which it does, the module is ruined and renders the airbags inoperable. This has happened to my vehicle and I am sure many others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10859926, filed 2016-04, 130,000 miles“The sdm (sensing and diagnostic module) on my 2005 Hummer H2 is not working and is causing my air bags to not work, and also causes other modules to not be able to communicate and cause my gauges and other electrical accessories to not operate (windows, locks, etc.) many other Hummer H2 owners are having this same problem. A new sdm would fix the issue, but GM for some reason has discontinued manufacturing this module. Why would GM stop making a safety related item for vehicles that are only arould 10 years old with many still on the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10959060, filed 2017-03, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated and a message appeared stating that the air bag needed to be serviced. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10495114, filed 2013-01, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle made an improper left turn and crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bag light warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle would not move forward after the accident occurred and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the air bag module for the srs was discontinued. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was diagnosed with impact sensor and srs failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 113,687.”
NHTSA complaint #10683019, filed 2015-02, 113,687 miles“2005 Hummer H2. Consumer writes in regards to air bag module problems. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, due to a red light indicating the air bag needed to be replaced. When the consumer arrived at the dealer, she was informed the air bag module part, had been discontinued. The consumer has been unsuccessful at trying to find the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10553401, filed 2013-11Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Hummer H2
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Hummer H2
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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