2004 Hummer H2 Base
5GRGN23U44H105253
Vehicle history report for the 2004 Hummer H2 Base (VIN 5GRGN23U44H105253). Black, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 6.0L 8-cyl, gasoline. 129,679 mi reported. Registered in Oh. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2004 HUMMER H2.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Hummer H2, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 59
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2004 Hummer H2.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2004 Hummer H2. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 200,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 210,000. Additionally, the contact stated she felt pressured to purchase the vehicle, signe…
NHTSA ODI #11717047SEAT BELTS
Report states my vehicle has a recall on 2nd row seatbelts.
NHTSA ODI #11488599ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Yesterday I turned off the alarm and unlocked the doors via the keypad. I opened the driver door and my wife opened the passenger rear door and the Hummer H2 started. No key in the ignition and the fob does not have a start button. I then got in the car and inserted the key and turned the key to ON then to off and the vehicle would not shut off. Only after…
NHTSA ODI #11453331SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2004 Hummer H2.The contact stated while driving at 35MPH, the contact stated the vehicle loss of control and forward momentum to the vehicle which caused the vehicle stalled and loss motive power. The contact who is a mechanic inspected the vehicle and notice that front differential carrier bolt had snapped was detached from the frame and …
NHTSA ODI #11433225SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HUMMER H2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT…
NHTSA ODI #11232360TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HUMMER H2 EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET NITTO MUD GRAPPLER EXTREME TIRES, SIZE: 37/13.5/20 (NA). THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2018. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE WORN MORE THAN HALFWAY EVER SINCE THEY WERE PURCHASED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT DESIGNED…
NHTSA ODI #11232075ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHOLE CLUSTER LIGHTS UP ON CAR DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK RADIO WON'T GO OFF AIR BAG LIGHTS ON ALL BRAKE LIGHTS ON , THIS WAS GOING DOWN A CITY STREET DRIVING
NHTSA ODI #11180590ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY HUMMER 2004. THE LOCK LIGHT COMES ON AND MY HUMMER WILL NOT START. THIS IS SO HORRIBLE THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. EVERYTIME THAT LIGHT COMES ON I HAVE TO WAITE 15TO 25 MINUTES FOR IT TO START AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #11139109+ 51 more complaints on record.
