WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR RUNS, CAN NOT CONTROL, HAD TO REMOVE FUSE TO STOP MOTOR. *TR
2005 Hummer H2 electrical problems
severe 28 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
2005 HUMMER H2 - WINDSHIELD WIPER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT WITH WIPER MODULE. *TR
MY 2005 H2 HUMMER SPEEDOMETER GETS STUCK ,I HAVE SEEN OVER THE PAST WEEK THAT IT GETS STUCK EVERY DAY AND I CANT TELL HOW FAST IM GOING THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE LOOKED ON THE WEB AND HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME REASON. *TR
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE VEHICLE WILL AT FIRST WORK INTERMITTENTLY, GOING ON AND OFF AT THEIR OWN WILL. THEN THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP WILL TURN ON WITHOUT WARNING, DISCHARGING ALL THE WASHER FLUID ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE PUMP WILL CONTINUE TO PUMP, EVEN WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF. THIS CAN ONLY BE REMEDIED WITH THE DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY. THE WIPERS WILL THEN NOT WORK. THIS CAN OCCUR…
STARTING IN OCTOBER 2013 MY SPEEDOMETER HAS NOT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. IT DOES NOT DISPLAY THE CORRECT SPEED NO MATTER HOW FAST OR SLOW YOU ARE GOING. IT IS EITHER STUCK AT 0 OR BOTTOMS OUT OVER 120. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I AM DRIVING UNLESS I USE MY PORTABLE GPS THAT SHOWS SPEED. IF IT WASN'T FOR MY GPS THEN I COULD GET INTO AN ACCIDENT OR GET A TICKET BECAUSE I WOULD NOT KNOW HOW FAST I AM…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HUMMER H2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES FLUCTUATED THEN FAILED TO DISPLAY PROPER READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2005 Hummer H2?
It's a meaningful issue. 28 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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