Model year record

2006 HUMMER H3

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 479 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V421000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Component: Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 164,993
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-07-01
Owners notified: 2016-02-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V179000

Structure: body: hood

Component: Structure: body: hood
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 162,129
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-04-30
Owners notified: 2010-04-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V417000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 794
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-10-31
Owners notified: 2006-11-06

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.

Manufacturer remedy

BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V552000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 32,068
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-12-07
Owners notified: 2006-03-31

Defect description

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Safety risk

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	93	89,000 mi
Engine	54	88,768 mi
Unknown or other	30	103,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	29	115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	26	54,492 mi
Suspension	25	92,000 mi
Structure: body	14	80,000 mi
Air bags	11	88,000 mi
Structure	11	93,356 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	10	24,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	10	68,000 mi
Power train	9	81,000 mi
Steering	9	44,000 mi
Visibility	9	90,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	8	91,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	7	76,741 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	6	20,800 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	85,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	6	83,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	5	4,036 mi
Seat belts	5	50,000 mi
Structure: body: hood	5	121,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	4	61,264 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	4	39,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	4	39,436 mi
Wheels	4	86,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	23,000 mi
Exterior lighting	3	60,000 mi
Power train: driveline	3	79,021 mi
Service brakes	3	80,847 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	3	8,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	3	60,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	3	130,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	4,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pressure/temperature sensor	2	130,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	2	87,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	2	35 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	2	7,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	65,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	2,750 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	35 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	77,147 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	47,644 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	50,000 mi
Equipment	1	93,356 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	1	80,225 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	2,750 mi
Interior lighting	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	180,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	2,150 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	11,832 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	—
Seat belts: front	1	19,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	2,775 mi
Seats	1	174,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	11,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	68,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	96,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring	1	37,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	50,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	400 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	44,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	17,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	2,600 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	1	84,641 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	1	84,641 mi
Suspension: front: hub	1	69,548 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	—
Suspension: rear	1	110,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly	1	110,000 mi
Tires	1	3,150 mi
Traction control system	1	73,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	100,000 mi
Wheels: rim	1	21,164 mi

The 2007 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.