3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,817 miles

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problem #12

Aug 122019

H3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility). The contact stated that the air conditioning module failed and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rizza Cadillac Buick GMC (located at 8425 159th St, tinley park, il 60487, (708) 429-6600), where it was diagnosed and repaired. The diagnostic and repair specifics were not disclosed. The failures recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Robbins, IL, USA

problem #11

Aug 012015

H3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #10

Jan 142014

H3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the heater was activated but the air vents failed to emit air. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the contact was unsure about what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #9

Aug 152015

H3

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. While driving approximately 35 mph, the air conditioner activated and smoke emitted inside the vehicle from the ventilation system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Siler City, NC, USA

problem #8

Aug 242015

H3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- East Hartford, CT, USA

problem #7

Aug 102015

H3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility) as of mid August of 2015. The contact notified the dealer but did not schedule a appointment and did not confirm if the parts were available for the recall repair. The contact was unable to determine if the part was available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 012015

H3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Carver, MA, USA

problem #5

Jun 252015

H3

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The dealer was contacted numerous times. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Ruidoso, NM, USA

problem #4

Aug 292015

H3

  • 80,600 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the harness for the air conditioner burned out. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,600.

- Tulsa , OK, USA

problem #3

Oct 012014

H3

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. While driving at approximately 5 mph during a rain storm, the windshield wipers became inoperable without warning. The contact pulled over and powered the vehicle off and back on. When the vehicle was restarted, the windshield wipers failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 052013

H3 5-cyl

  • 62,200 miles
Radiator end tank ruptured releasing coolant on everything under the hood and getting on the windshield. Research of this finds that there is a defect in the design of the factory radiator which GM refuses to take action on. Had this happened at higher speeds, this could have been a much worse situation.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #1

Aug 012012

H3

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, he noticed a burning smell. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated that the blower resistor had to be replaced. The contact purchased the part and performed the repair himself. After the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred approximately eight months later. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- North Richland Hills, TX, USA