Consumer Review Video - 2003 Hummer H2 6.0L V8

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2003 H2

The 2003 Hummer H2 is a very easy vehicle to maintain. The headlights are mainly accessible by simply reaching behind their bulb housings, allowing for reliable bulb changes when necessary. The transmission fluid dipstick is quick to find, easy to remove, and simple to read, which makes monitoring its fluid level a breeze. The battery bracket has relatively easy access, so reaching it shouldn’t be a problem in the event the battery needs to be changed.

However, the 2003 Hummer H2 has its setbacks. The tail lights have less-reliable access, requiring its entire housing to be removed first, which is held on by multiple torx bolts. The engine air filter also has more steps than usual, requiring multiple screws to be removed before you can access the filter itself. The spare tire and jack kit have a convoluted access, which might be problematic when you need to service a flat.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.