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2005 Hummer H2 Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
122,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Hummer H2, 5% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,200 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.

“Check engine light keeps coming on and light blinks than stays on until I take it in for service. The shop can't figure out why it is doing this had it shop about 7-8 times for service. Also code states can cause a possible fire”

NHTSA complaint #11287186, filed 2019-12, 99,000 miles

“The computer in the H2 Hummer malfunction. Wipers will not turn off. 4 wheel drive will not engage. Engine light comes on. Everything the computer controls is failing.”

NHTSA complaint #11316038, filed 2020-03, 160,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while parking in the mountains, the vehicle was in the park position, and it unexpectedly rolled and stopped at a boulder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The door hit the driver and knocked him to the ground, and he sustained an injury to his head, but medical attention was not provided. Another person on an ATV provided a jump start, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact walked several miles to get assistance. The contact was able to view YouTube and replace the part. …”

NHTSA complaint #11676916, filed 2025-07, 111,400 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200719%
2006314%
200545%
200423%
200343%

Other parts of the 2005 Hummer H2

Electrical system
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Hummer H2

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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