Vehicle recall 08V456000 · September 9, 2008

2003 Hummer H2

Some of these vehicles have a condition in which water can enter the windshield wiper motor module.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: GM is recalling 13,358 my 2003 hummer H2 vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which water can enter the windshield wiper motor module. If a sufficient amount of water enters the module, over time, the front windshield wipers may work intermittently or they may become inoperative.
Consequence: If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield wiper module cover, and replace the windshield wiper module cover free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2008. Owners may contact hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes: GM recall no. 08243. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V456000
Reported to NHTSA: September 9, 2008
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 08243
Owner notification: November 7, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 13,358
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 08V456000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Hummer H2 (2003): 2003

Has your Hummer been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hummer dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.