2006 Hummer H2 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Hummer H2, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The other day I took a ride in my truck and upon driving approximately two blocks from my home the steering control of the car totally failed. Imagine driving your car and at some point, you lose the capability of controlling your cars direction while holding your steering wheel. One can only imagine if I was going 65 miles an hour and driving on a highway then losing the ability to turn your wheels. I am blessed this malfunction happened when I was only traveling 10 miles an hour. …”
NHTSA complaint #11233793, filed 2019-07, 130,000 miles“I purchased a 2006 Hummer H2 at cerritos Hummer. I currently have almost 55,000 miles. Today I was parking my car and noticed the steering was extremely hard to turn. Also the brakes were really weak. I used all the energy I had to get into a gas station driveway. I drove about 1 block because I needed gas where I noticed oil dropping under the car. I checked under the hood and the oil was coming out near the power steering pump. I opened the power steering reservoir and saw that there was very little oil because it had dropped under my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279740, filed 2009-08, 54,500 miles“Steering is very sloppy and vague at higher speeds. There is too much non active movement to correct direction. I have to move the steering wheel at least 6 inches constantly to even keep the truck straight. I hear GM has weak pitman arms etc.. Also the steering judders and vibrates and sometimes it gets stuck and goes when colder usually. Sometimes brakes are strong, sometimes they are wooden and lack grip almost resulting in an accident. I keep much distance to the other cars so I did not crash. But I get a scared sensation when controls don't work correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #10279741, filed 2009-08, 54,400 milesRelated recalls
- 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the…Covers: Hummer H2 2006, Chevrolet Silverado 2005–2006, GMC Sierra 2005–2006 +12 more
Related 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…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Hummer H2
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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