The Hated Hummer H2 Is Astoundingly Good Off-Road!
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ANDRE..IT'S.. WHEN IN DOUBT POWER OUT... MASH ON IT...
the og head unit sends out digital low low volt signals which the bose amp translates to analog signals out to speakers....dumb system that alot of companies do now...lame
Um no its "WHEN IN DOUBT THROTTLE OUT"
yes.. i wish theyd stop making offroad videos its cringey.. they go WOAAHH look at all this water im driving thru.. meanwhile a dodge caravan could handle that.. every video its oowh oh i might break something while they attempt obstacles at 5mph.. get a jeep and just mash it up those trails at 40-50kph it wont mind and a good driver could do it in 2wd when youre so stuck you have to get out thru the window and it takes two vehicles with winches and a couple hi-lift jacks to get you moving again then youre offroading... thats why people like jeeps because you can put them in those situations and the straight axles, small overhangs and straight body lines tucked behind fenders and rock sliders keep you from peeling it open like a sardine can
What's the name of the music score that starts at 7.50 please. Much appreciated if you do reply back
I know im asking randomly but does anyone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me!
Funny how a hummer can make a 35 inch tire looked tiny
I have an 99 expedition on 35s and they look small 2
that's another thing about this modern era, everything is a soccer mom crossover with big rims and low profile tires. personally sick of it, constantly busting tires. one of the main reasons im going over to big alpha trucks with pawg tires.
bruh that's an 35 inch??
Even my 38's look stock it's crazy
Yes! The first thing I thought was, cool truck it just needs bigger tires!!
Always nice to watch a review by someone who knows the vehicle and actually uses the vehicle and pushes its capabilities.
We did a lot of off-roading all over the country with The Hummer Club. H2s were very capable with the right driver!
I thought The Hummer Club was only for Niels' and Bobs'??? lol I kid, I kid.
FACTS
And you’re the right driver? 😂 k
The H2 has always been good, having used them for mud bogging and rock crawling in Canadian river. I can say other trucks with higher lifts can’t keep up. And everyone throws the Ford raptor or Jeep in the picture they forget the H2 will out tow them with air suspension.
LOL!!! Shows 11.1 MPG then says "I've seen as high as 11.5 MPG". LOL!!!! I was expecting him to say something like 17 MPG or so... that was funny!!
With aerodynamics of a u haul doubt it
I think you can get 17mpg with proper tune
I get 16 mpg with my '03 H2.
I get 12.5 MPG with my H2
I average 12.5. Many people drive cars that cost 2 to 4 times as much like a new Audi SUV or BMW SUV or used Toyota truck, or even a new Honda accord or Toyota Camry. So its hilarious when the cost of gas is every persons concern. Like dude I have 20 grand in my pocket for gas compared to your choice. People have become robots that watch programs to be programmed and can't think for themselves.
This Hummer needed Diesel. It would have sold like cakes.
i still think the price was bit much and with diesel itd be worse and enviormentaly friendly cars were the fad. i think itd do amazing today with or without as long as it had warranty. i think the electric will be cool tho
Sold alot as is! Try find clean used one. They expensive. GMs 6.0 is a true gem. Marvelous powertrain esp w/there newer 9spd automatic.
Friend has a 12v swapped h2 with super duty 1 tons under it and it's a beast on 40s and decent mpg
@Chris Rife There is 6.6l Duramax diesel engine swap ( 450 hp 910 lb ft), on the Hummer H1 which gives it much more power and performance than the original engine plus and an average of 15 mpg compared to 10mpg of the original engine. That engine in this H2 would make it so much better, diesel makes a lot of sense when you have a heavy vehicle.
@@codyparker679 I hope the guy has a youtube channel to gain some revenue off what sounds like a 10-15k of work done to a vehicle that was already overpriced.
Andre....on my H2 it had the Bose sound system and I had to buy an adapter kit to get it work with an aftermarket head unit...doesn't matter if you soend $99 or $999 you either have to bypass and run ALL new speaker wires to each speaker or purchase the bose adapter. Sorry. Hope that helps. Been there and done it.
Should have got the wires at the factory amp so there is no need to run wires into the doors
Correct. If it has a factory amped system it will not work with an aftermarket radio. If there is an adapter available go that way otherwise you will need new speakers and will need to run new wires to them from the head unit.
Yep, remove the factory amp and imo replace it and the speakers, the jump in sound quality vs the cost of aftermarket car audio these days is worth the work. Never hurts to run rca’s for any future expansion while the dash is apart either 🍻
When I have doubt i go to Cruchfield.com select the radio that you would install and they give you what do you need.
Crap found this after I commented because no answers at the top of comments 😂
Please stop calling the H2 hated.....I have one and I LOVE MY TRUCK !!!!!
Word
Paul Garcia have you fellas ever drove the H3 and FJ cruiser? How much worse is the gas mileage with the H2 versus these? I’m trying to decide what truck I want. I’m mostly a nature/wildlife photographer who wants to explore more remote areas. Not really doing any super intense off roaring as far as rock crawling. Any thoughts or suggestions on what may be best? Thanks.
I love my H2 and thinking getting another.
I have one Love it!!!
@@MrGflan I had a 2007 FJ manual 6- speed, and a 2010 FJ automatic both fully loaded. I can tell you that the fuel mileage for an FJ is horrendous for the first 30,000k until the 4.0L breaks in. I’m sure the H2 would get good mileage on the hwy once you get that mass moving. I miss my Fudges a lot!
I had a 06 H2 I loved it it had 37’s and I still got 13-14 mpg was great miss it ever since I had to sell it.
When TFL bought the truck, they filmed Nathan stepping outside the office for a first look (having not been told it was a Hummer) and he muttered “We’re so effed.” It was totally authentic and one of TFL's funniest moments.
Ive had 2 of these H2's. One a 2003 and one 2005 model. They get a lot of smack talk, but aside from the gas mileage, they ride like an Escalade, ive never gotten one stuck and I tried. Nothing crazy like a big mud pit, but they'll climb, they'll walk over almost anything, and they're super comfortable. One of the few trucks I would like to have back.
Andre you love this truck and that’s all that matters, plus that H2 is a big big beast on a snow covered steep trail, id say that many of these ever left the pavement. A guy at our local UPS center has a H3 pickup and absolutely loves the thing!!! Got a awesome deal on it when Hummer went out of business and unlike my F150, he never sees another one ever around here!
If I remember correctly, I think in August 2001, I was on the Rubicon Trail and they were testing the new Hummer. It had all of the "badges" blacked out, but you could still make out letters Hummer on the back bumper. When I asked the driver about it he said he could not talk about it.. LOL. I remember seeing a lot of new shiny metal on the rocks where the Hummer had traversed. But back then it was still amazing at the time.
LET THE TRUTH BE KNOWN!! H2’s are great off road and the hood handles are for OPENING THE HOOD!!
I like how you got right into the driving portion of the video and talk about the vehicle right in the vehicle. Not talk first drive later
One thing I’ve always loved about the H2 is that manly shifter that looked like it came straight off a destroyer or cruiser in the navy.
I love seeing videos like this, hummer owners have been knowing they’re cars were made to handle much more than just the street but everyone laughed cause they only ever see them as grocery getters.
I love this show and I bought my H2 last year. I always wanted one and I love it.
H2...most hated for good reason. Its like the Jersey Shore Boy of trucks. Now that 4Runner is a different story. Very nice! Love TFL!
It’s often the misunderstood trucks that seem to have the most to give. You just have to know how to use them and keep them going. Great video!
People hate change and will recoil violently on anything that breaks the conventional norm.
Dingish that’s true, and of course if people think it looks ugly then people pass it over, with a truck the mechanical aspect is what’s most important.
I really enjoyed this because I remember when everyone wanted a Hummer. I wish you guys would find an H3 now and do the same with it. Everyone always claims the H3 was just a Colorado but that wasn’t the case because I’m pretty sure the Hummer H3s had a 4:1 transfer case.
!!! I LOVE MY H2 NEVER GONNA SELL IT!!!
Exactly! NEVER SELL!!! I'm insanely regretting... and watching this isn't helping. H2, Oh H2! Where art thou my H2... 😥
Not selling mine either. I would sell my 2012 camaro before the H2
Have my 2004 for 8 years...zero problems. Drive it to work everyday. Love it
That thing is begging for a front locker. Every time you got stuck, it was because a front tire was spinning.
at least something like torsen
That's all you need if you want to go off-road. Front and rear lockers. No point in having only one or the other. That's a pretty dumb feature on the hummer h2 to have only the rear lockers but no front lockers. Its basically always going to be useless.
@@JoHn-if6wy the hummer is brake assisted. Which acts like a locker. It works pretty good, I very rarely have to lock the rear. It just takes a little rpm to activate it. That is why he was having issues.
See my post
Replace the H2's entire front end with a locked solid axle and you've basically solved every issue with it. Tougher steering, better articulation, locker... it would be an off-road monster.
PAC Audio makes a module that will integrate with the BOSE system, maintain OnStar and your steering wheel controls.
It’s proven mud tires aren’t as good as some AT in the snow, so I don’t fault you or the truck haha
Snow isn't the problem. It's the ice underneath. MT tires are useless on ice. Nobody runs MT in the winter here. AT or winters on the northern prairies. Although MT tires are awesome in the summer👍
Yea in my personal experiences. MTs for mud, sand, wet sand, any trails that aren’t layered with ice/snow. Ats wayyy better on the road, better on ice and snow.
Mud tires are better in snow. Because when you spin through the snow you're usually in mud.
@@HioSSilver1999 Not where I live😀 When it routinely gets down to -30 to -40°F the ground is frozen solid. When it starts to melt is the only time mud is a problem. The bigger question is why the hell I live here🤣
“Whom doubt, use the throttle pedal” lol. At least he tried. 🤣😂🤣
"Unstoppable" when it has a full tank of gas.
H2 is a beast off-road Andre! I have an H3 and it can also go anywhere a new Jeep can go.
I believe if you have a factory amp, you need a converter wired in-line with the speaker wires coming out of the radio.
Great video review. I really enjoyed the details and it looks like Andre was having a lot of fun off-roading in his H2.
Friend of mine who was the journalist did a lot of work with the H2, and found it to be quite a capable vehicle. And with a little bit of massaging was actually able to get some fairly decent fuel mileage out of it, given that it's an H2. He owned the first H2 that the H1 Hummer group ever allowed into their Club because of how well his vehicle performed.
Nobody will hate if the owner actually went offroad with it
its the owners choice weather or not to go off-roading
@@ffhjvbuydb78eb what he actually mean is that people who hate it never ever take them off road AT ALL, which means that they had faced it's disadvantages over it's big advantages.
Yes! Mine handles everything I’ve thrown at it.
For amplified H2 you could run the Axxess(Metra) AXGM-04 or perhaps Crux SONGM-11 or SOOGM-15, or PAC OS-2X. Prices vary depending whether you care about keeping steering controls
Thanks Andre for sharing us testing your own vehicle 👍🏼
I love your vids Andrei, the detail you share is real impressive. Thank you.
It sometimes helps to not follow in track in snow. You're spinning tires on ice where everybody else got stuck. Moving over a couple inches might have helped. You may need more momentum making your own tracks, though. Hopefully y'all see this.
Andre! Nice truck, glad to see it back on the trail, look at making some simple front sway bar disconnects, that will get the front about another 1 in of downtravel 👍
GM should bring the H2 back. Better interior, updated infrastructure, same size, v8 and no apologies
i think for a 2003 it's holding out great and that 6.0l is unstoppable
My 2003 has 150k and is still holding up great, I've had it for 12 years now.
My father used to have an H2 and man it was a smooth ride and has such an aggressive stance. I drive an H3, which I think is a little more practical off road due to its smaller size, but that H2 was a lot of fun. Wish he would’ve kept it
My Pop has an 03 he bought new....still has it....still looks good...he loves it. Either me or my brother will buy it when he is ready..
Another great review, Andre! Entertaining and informative! Love the look of these H2s, and now I REALLY regret not buying one when I had the chance back in ‘05.
Thanks for the great review. I was always curious about the H2's.
The snow you got stuck on could probably have been done. For one those mud terrains aren’t doing you any favors. Also if you give the h2 consistent throttle the traction control does a good job of distributing power eventually and pull you through.
DarthSmartt yes. That is what TC2 is for on these vehicles. He seemed like he understood in the intro what it did but didn’t use it
pretty sure ive tried that on my h2 and it didnt work
The OnStar system can be changed to the newer system actually. XM from this generation still works fine. You just need a head unit and adapter that will work with it.
Love my H2!!! Had it so far 12 years with no major issues. Also amazingly comfortable.
Because of you today I purchased my 2005 H2 Hummer thank you I enjoy your videos and it's been a lot to me to try something different it's my first new newer vehicle in 23 years
These Hummer H2's will go up in value to the point where only the rich people can afford it
Good thing I have only 120K on mine
Yes!!! Frank is back!!!! Dude! Andre loves his ride!!! 👍🏻
I have a 2005 Hummer H2, with 143,000 miles. I get 12.7MPG on City and 13.5MPG on Highway. Tons of fun.
Cool video, like your review style, videography, honesty and love for your rig
Finally some hummer content! You guys need to compare the h3t (like mine) to the gladiator. V8 and lockers, I’d does pretty well off road
A Rubicon might be able to take it
I would have to agree, I have a 07 h3 adventure and its been extremely reliable, and super capable with 35s.
Your video's are my favorite! If you would of Air down the tiers. I bet you would have gotten better results off road. Keep up the great video's!
You freaked me out with the water, I saw what you did with the H1 and Xterra on that one episode. Breathe of relief when you made it with the beloved H2 😄.
My transmission used to rev high when going up hills and towing, it was like the transmission and engine weren't working together. All I did is have the ECU reprogramed. Now the thing is a beast! towing is really easy and doesn't over work. At all!
Sounds like you need the Bose stereo wiring adapter
@james lenzen your right that's exactly what he needs @Fast lane truck
I’ve used PAC radio pro adapters on a few Bose systems and have had nothing but good experiences. It’s the easiest way to integrate an aftermarket sound system in a Bose equipped vehicle while keeping OnStar and xm.
Yeah he has the bose lux radio so the factory radio controlled an amp and didnt actually put out sound like the bose premium
or just wire the speakers directly to the deck bypassing the amp.
@@jtobias17 yeah, except the the stock speakers will sound like shit if you're wired directly to them. Either gut the whole system or get the correct adapter.
You should keep this, it will become a collectible when the EV Hummer comes out.
But wasnt hummer getting sued by jeep?
no 🤣🤣😂
Thanks for more H2 content. Keep it coming please.
I own a fabtech lifted one and never had any issues (except the exact same exhaust gasket leak on cold start only and disconnected gear shifter that was fixed in less than 5mins with a ziptie) for about 12 years now - I just love it! Bad, Black, Huge, Loud and gasoline guzzling! It's just 1000000% FUN!
Really need a front Locker Andre!! That will help ALOT
Or all terrains. Mud terrain is useless on snow and ice.
@@ErikTaraldsen There is not a tire made, ANY TERRAIN, that will work better than a locked axle for off roading.
I replaced my factory radio with a new one and it has a remote control for about $200 and I love it! I also replaced my engine with a brand new from GM.... because the previous owner never changed the oil😬
How much did it cost you?
Yikes
I have an 03 H2 as well. I fixed my seat heaters by replacing the elements. When I pushed the heater button it would flash for a second and turn off. I ordered heating elements for a Chevy truck of the same year. Same connectors, I just pushed them under the seat covers and no problems. You can buy one set, top and bottom, and plug them in. I had to replace all for both sides to get mine to work.
Proud owner of my 2003 H2. 17yrs, 165k+ miles...and still going. Haters gonna hate. Let em hate.
Love the video! Does anybody make a front locker for those?
Ohhhh André. Bless your heart :) FYI my H1 gets 11.1 mpg too!!!! *fistpump*
The license plate of a guy from my work who had an h2 said 8mpg :)
I bought one new in 2003. Put 35x13.50 Nitto Terra grapplers on it and it kicked butt! I loved it. Had it for 6 years and 125+k miles. No issues or problems
To diagnose the sound I would hook back up the old unit and verify sound works. If it does you know amp and wiring is still okay. Then you would only need to check the wiring from head unit and might need a different wiring connector or to use multimeter to test the output and make sure the unit is labeled right
The amplifier probably has an on/off circuit controlled by the original radio. It's might not be turning on.
Those flimsy tie rod ends is what gave the H2 infamy as a 'bad offroader'.
Does anyone make decent aftermarket units?
I've waited a long time for this video. Thanks guys. I love my h2. Same color even
I agree with all the sound adapter comments, and I also have something to add. I replaced the radio in my 2006 Trailblazer several years ago (which also had the Bose sound system), and had the same issue. In order to get it to work, whether you use the on-star or not, it has to be plugged into something. I eventually took it to an aftermarket radio installer, and they got me the correct wiring harness to hook everything up, and it works like a charm. Hope this helps!!
You should test Chevy Suburban 8.1 :D
Lets not forget the 2500 Avalanche with the 8.1L as well. I would be happy with 11. It was the same though, highway, city and towing is about 8.5.
Oh but that torque!
My 2005 2500 Suburban 8.1L is a beast. I absolutely love it.
The Toyota hilux bts all the American trucks it is more money but its a much better quality and does everything
@@rodneymckee8431 Old ones yes. New ones have their fair share of serious issues. DPF/DEF issues. 80s and 90s Hiluxes were incredibly tough however, more than the newer ones.
Drop your tire pressures and you'd walk through most of that track...
I was doing a trail in my h2 called rice peak today (tucson) and used your line "pummeling the rocks into submission " every chance I could. I love my h2 and I love how much other people hate them. If ever in southern az lets hit some trails
I like what you have done to the H2. Thanks for sharing
TFL can’t ever decide whether to put their off-road videos on TFLTruck or TFLOffroad...they should just merge the two channels at this point
Wait did you drive in that Nissan Titan when the tire burst on the other video Andre
😁😀😅
I don't have experience with factory amplifiers, but when you add a sub woofer there is a signal wire to the amp that tells it when to turn on and off so it doesn't drain your battery when the head unit is off. Hopefully it's something that easy, I like the upgrade. Good luck!
Hey Andre! A lot of people don't know this but when your in a situation like you were @ 6:50, if you feather the brakes while on the gas you can trick the front open diff into thinking both wheels have the same traction, it will lock up both fronts for you and act like locked front differential. Try it out! It's saved me a handful of times in my Sierra. Edit- You probably need a line output converter to make your speakers work.
When in doubt throttle out
André did you say 45” tall tires? Lol
Haha yeah I'm sure he ment 35s...
He said 35"!!!!! Right at 1:43. You guys need to wash out your ears!!
craig contofalsky he did and then later said 45. Not asking for a pissing match
Took my 04 h2 up north fork swan river trail yesterday colorado. With a good spotter made it without a scratch. Took st John's pass down. Colorado is awesome. Andre was looking for you on the trails I know it's your backyard
I have an 06 H2 that I absolutely love. It's my dream truck and despite what people think of it I wouldn't get rid of it for anything else
I would have thought less air pressure in the tires would have helped
He had those things maxed out i bet
That would have definitely helped
I WENT TO BESTBUY AND HAD THEM INSTALL MY DOUBLE DEN RADIO / BACKUP CAMERA ITS EASYER.
Really good video Andre!!! Sorry I'm late getting here.. Love the truck!⭐⭐⭐⭐.n can we see more of Frank?
Andre hope youve fixed the issue already but if you havent hummer has to have a bypass kit installed under the center console for none stock headunits. Look it up online on hummer forums they talk about it all the time
Andre see if it’s the fuse for those heated seats bud
The body control harness under the driver's seat was the problem on my 2004 Yukon. It should be the same on the H2's.
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This has always been a favorite vehicle of mine
I've averaged 12.5 to 13.5 mpgs on my 2005. Great truck both on and off-road!
Where are all my hummer h3 owners at
Antonio juanes the junkyard
Reporting for duty!
Have an h3 but want an h2 too.
Nowhere, h3's suck
Frank the tank!
I've had mine for 8 years now and it's fantastic
Awesome! When i finish mine...im sending it to you you review.
And Toyotas FJ Cruiser alsoo needs a comeback!
Toyota is reportedly bringing an off-road focused version of the Land Cruiser in 2021, so for me it's either that or a delayed release of a new FJ Cruiser. Toyota would have to put years of R&D before producing a new FJ Cruiser, but the new Land Cruiser is almost complete. It would be nice to see a new FJ Cruiser though.
@@damilolaakanni I want the reliability of a fj cruiser and a land cruiser will just leave you broke down.
@@Choppingwood83 I think youre mistaking the land ROVER for the land cruiser. The LC has pretty much been the benchmark for overlanding rigs the last 40 years. Toyota used to claim the components were built to last 25 years of rugged use.
@@brians7727 well guess even God's like me get it wrong sometimes lol. Jk yall not a god
@@brians7727 guess I should b really stoked for jeep offroad competition. Could never rationalize the price vs reliability gor an off road rig and only vehicle, jeeps reliability scare me. I gotta get more dpun up on all this new stuff after I get my gardens in.
I had no love for the H2. like you said, tie rods too small. They were just heavy pigs that just wallow in the mud or get stuck on tree stumps.
I had one new way beck. Four and a half years, absolutely zero mechanical issues. The truck was an absolute beast and I loved it. Where it failed was the interior build quality. The damn thing squeaked and rattled all over inside when driving from day one. Everything felt very plastic. And not solid heavy duty, but hollow, cheap, GM starter car plastic. Another 1000 dollars on the interior finish would have gone a long way to making it fell like a premium brand. I had an 2002 F150 at the same time, and it felt better and sounded quieter inside than the H2. I can't even imagine riding in a well used one now.
Got a 08 H2 and love it for life great off road vehicle