Model year record

2009 HUMMER H3

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 99 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 system3374,100 mi
Engine1055,000 mi
Unknown or other883,651 mi
Air bags665,000 mi
Visibility/wiper518,168 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)482,500 mi
Structure: body490,000 mi
Air bags: side/window213,000 mi
Power train274,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic210,819 mi
Structure: body: hood214,984 mi
Suspension247,463 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2100,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch113,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling149,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system191,350 mi
Seat belts132,500 mi
Seats179,700 mi
Service brakes, electric1
Steering118,168 mi
Structure1
Structure: frame and members113,000 mi
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system133,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1100,020 mi

The 2008 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2010 model has 12 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.