Vehicle safety record

2003 AM General H2 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 AM General H2 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). There are no recalls for it.

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-/100Safety Index

Rated once enough H2 years are on file

#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2003 AM General H2 problems

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No recalls for the 2003 AM General H2

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 AM General H2. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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2 complaints about the 2003 AM General H2

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Acceleration & cruise control

There is a problem with the interaction between the cruise control and transmission. When travelling on the highway at 70 mph and going over a small rise (overpass), sometimes the transmission does not unlock the torque converter for necessary power to maintain vehicle speed. When this happens, the transmission directly downshifts (without first unlocking the torque converter). This causes a violent surge in vehicle speed over the set cruise control speed, and then a drop of the throttle and upshift, allowing...

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the vehicle to slow again. These two lurches might cause some drivers to loose control of the vehicle. When driving the vehicle over the same course without the cruise control, but maintaining the same speed manually with necessary throttle movements, the transmission properly unlocks the torque converter and the problem does not occur. Have worked with the dealer and gm on this, and it seems that new software is needed in the vehicle control systems. They will not give any time frame to fix the vehicle.

Visibility & wipers

Drivers side mirror head is too loose on swivel base, so it vibrates constantly in the wind over approx 40 mph. This condition is since new. This makes the mirror unusable as the image is blurred beyond recognition. My dealer replaced one mirror - same problem. My dealer demonstrated to my satisfaction that all of the vehicles have the same defect. This affects my safety while driving as I cannot properly tell if there is traffic approaching on my left.

2003 AM General H2 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2003 AM General H2	2	0	0	-
2003 AM General Hummer	12	0	1	C	Compare

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Questions about the 2003 AM General H2

Does the 2003 AM General H2 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 AM General H2 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 AM General H2?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1), visibility & wipers (1).

How many complaints has the 2003 AM General H2 had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 23, 2003 and the latest on September 23, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

What should I do if my 2003 AM General H2 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data