Model year record

2007 HUMMER H3

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 334 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system7085,000 mi
Engine4484,822 mi
Unknown or other2587,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2486,000 mi
Power train1670,000 mi
Air bags15115,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1290,000 mi
Structure: body1278,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1184,995 mi
Engine and engine cooling1059,614 mi
Visibility8111,000 mi
Service brakes663,400 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner585,000 mi
Steering570,000 mi
Structure: body: hood5160,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor5106,239 mi
Structure439,462 mi
Suspension436,500 mi
Air bags: side/window375,000 mi
Seats360,000 mi
Vehicle speed control366,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly363,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2122,799 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2100,000 mi
Exterior lighting248,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages228,000 mi
Seat belts262,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2149 mi
Tires25,800 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system244,000 mi
Air bags: frontal122,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1150,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine140,000 mi
Equipment19,131 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1100,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.198,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline177,540 mi
Power train: automatic transmission115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1119,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission17,500 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1
Service brakes, hydraulic11,884 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum131,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Suspension: rear1134,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems160,000 mi
Traction control system162,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal11,884 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1132,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor16,700 mi

The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 2 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.