2005 Hummer H2 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Hummer H2, 8% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 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.
“While driving the road curved to the left. I tried to follow road as it curved. I was able to turn the steering wheel but the wheels could not follow the turn. The Hummer went straight causing me to go into a ditch. The passenger front wheel flew off with the axel' please help me understand.”
NHTSA complaint #10326516, filed 2010-04“The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, fluid started to leak from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11727082, filed 2026-03, 140,000 miles“H2 Hummer sways from left to right final impact hit parked car offered to repair, I declined, I do not want to drive a Hummer again . I turned over to the legal department for GM no response yet , happened july 26.”
NHTSA complaint #10130532, filed 2005-07“The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the power steering cooler would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10510843, filed 2013-05, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Hummer H2
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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