2003 Hummer H1 recalls & problems
The 2003 Hummer H1 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints4filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2003 Hummer H1.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting Headlights | 1 | — |
| Visibility Rearview mirrors/devices | 1 | — |
| Structure | 1 | — |
| Electrical system Ignition | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jan 24, 2010 · 107,000 miles · crashTires
I HAD TAKEN MY 2003 H2 HUMMER TO HAVE THE FRONT END ALIGNED AND 2 NEW TIRES PLACED ON THE FRONT . I COMPLAINED TO THE TIRE DEALERSHIP THE MOMENT I HAD DRIVEN MY VEHICLE MAYBE 10 MILES OF IT NOT DRIVING RIGHT . I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES WITH COMPLAINTS OF IT NOT DRIVING RIGHT. THINKING MAYBE THEY DID NOT TIGHTENED SOMETHING BACK UP WHEN THEY DID THE ALIGNMENT . I HAD ONLY DRIVEN MY VEHICLE APPROX. 5 TIMES (4 TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH COMPLAINTS)AND THE 5TH TIME I DROVE IT . I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT I LOST ALL CONTROL AND MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED . IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT NITTO GRAPPER HAS RECALLED TIRES AND THIS WAS THE BRAND OF… - Jul 19, 2004 · 100 milesService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
ABS BRAKE FAULT LIGHT REPEATEDLY COMES ON. VEHICLE RETURNED TO DEALER (CERRITOS HUMMER) SEVEN (7) TIMES FOR REPAIR AND FAULT CONTINUES. *AK - Dec 17, 2003Electrical system › Ignition
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK - Nov 4, 2003Exterior lighting › Headlights
THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAD LAMPS ON BOTH SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES AND MANY FOREIGN AUTOS IS A CONTINUOUS HAZARD. EVEN WHEN I'VE MOVED THE REAR VIEW MIRROR TO NIGHT SHADE, THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS BLIND ME. LARGE VEHICLES AWASH THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR AS IF I WERE SITTING IN FRONT OF A LANDING AIRPLANE. I REALIZE BY THE TIME ANYTHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS, I'LL BE DEAD BUT THOUGHT I THROW MY COMPLAINT IN HERE, ESPECIALLY ABOUT HUMMERS. *LA
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.