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2002 Hummer H1Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2002 Hummer H1. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (1).

Combined MPG
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No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
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Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: vehicle speed control
Fuel cost / yr
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No EPA estimate
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2002 Hummer H1 as of Nov 13, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 13, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2009 – Dec 2009
  1. Vehicle speed control1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each H1 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
19991
20021
20034
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 13, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Vehicle speed control

1 report
“2002 HUMMER H1 HAS A DEFECT/FAILURE PROBLEM WITH THE AC DELCO ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS ON HIS THIRD PEDAL REPLACEMENT WITHIN 2 1/2 YEARS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS RAPID ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING OR TRYING TO STOP.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 18, 2009Vehicle speed controlODI 10295993
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 13, 2026
04 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Hummer H1 as of Nov 13, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 13, 2026
05 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
07 —FAQ

2002 H1 questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Hummer H1 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 13, 2026.

What are the most common 2002 Hummer H1 problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 13, 2026