The Lemon Index2008 Hummer H3. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,363 and 39,991 miles. Median 17,000, from 15 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 31% |
| Body structure | 19% |
| Steering | 12% |
| Seats | 12% |
| Brakes | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
15V421000 Jul 2015 Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System / Fan/Motor
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the connector module that controls the blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk. If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493. GM's number for this recall is 15042.
10V179000 Apr 2010 Structure / Body / Hood
Defect. GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HUMMER H3 VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTEGRAL CLIP-TABS ON THE LOUVER ON THE HOOD MAY FRACTURE, CAUSING THE HOOD LOUVER RATTLE AGAINST THE HOOD AND BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS INDICATOR IS UNNOTICED, ADDITIONAL CLIPS COULD FRACTURE AND THE HOOD LOUVER COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL APPLY AN ADHESIVE TO THE HOOD LOUVER TO SECURE IT TO THE HOOD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Manufacturer communications 909
Hummer filed 909 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Intermittent mil/ses, dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to…
- Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant)
- Intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip)
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 5-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 3.7L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 16 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2006–2010 Hummer H3, 8.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 4 | 222K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 3 | 100K |
| Oil changes & service | 4 | 81K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 61K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 57K |
| Steering & suspension | 5 | 44K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 37K |
| Lifters, AFM & cam phasers | 1 | 32K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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