2005 Hummer H2

The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer, Tire size: 35X13.50R20LT, DOT Number: 1V1261B4V1724. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced and on a lift, the mechanic became aware that all four tires were split in the middle of each tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire retailer where the tires were originally purchased and replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that on another occasion, while the tires were being rotated, the mechanic became aware that the rear driver’s side tire had a tear in the sidewall. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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. The contact stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed. There was a hole in the shaft connected to the transmission to the C clip. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 111,400.

The contact owns a 2005 Hummer H2. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes made a whistling sound. The contact, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED UNTO THE HYDRO-BOOST BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION AND BECOME SPONGY, EXTENDING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT WORKS AS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND CONFIRMED THE CAUSES OF THE FAILURES. THE LOCAL DEALER APPLE VALLEY CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 650 FOXCROFT AVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V043000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (HALEY BUICK GMC, 9831 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23236, (804) 320-9054) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART BEING DISCONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,550.