Model year record

2008 HUMMER H3

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 158 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 system3278,000 mi
Engine1868,000 mi
Air bags1397,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1281,000 mi
Unknown or other8100,000 mi
Structure: body637,784 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5100,000 mi
Visibility5178,000 mi
Air bags: side/window428,329 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner444,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor485,678 mi
Engine and engine cooling376,212 mi
Seats349,600 mi
Steering380,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly342,000 mi
Exterior lighting28,146 mi
Service brakes270,500 mi
Suspension2123,323 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly267,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system263,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core271,192 mi
Wheels295,000 mi
Electrical system: horn13,363 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1101,421 mi
Electrical system: wiring182,926 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1421 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe154,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights170,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1175,000 mi
Parking brake1150,000 mi
Power train1150,000 mi
Seat belts180,400 mi
Service brakes, electric139,991 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1300 mi
Steering: column1100 mi
Steering: rack and pinion152,891 mi
Structure142,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: frame and members137,784 mi
Suspension: front111,000 mi
Traction control system170,500 mi
Vehicle speed control1100,000 mi
Visibility: windshield137,550 mi

The 2007 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2009 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.