10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 100,348 miles
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The contact owns a 2007 Hummer H3. When the contact started the vehicle with the heater and defroster activated, the contact intermittently smelled a burning odor. There were no flames visible. The failure became progressively worse and the blower motor failed permanently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Lake Orion, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Hummer H3. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the blower motor became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the connector and the blower failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
- Denver, NC, USA
I have a 2007 H3 Hummer with 81000 miles. This past summer I got into my truck and put on my air conditioning on high. Nothing came out of the vents. Blower motor wouldn't even move. I did some research on the topic and it all lead to a burnt out blower motor resister. I had purchased a new one and replaced it to find out that there was a small fire in the plug from it getting to hot. This is a common problem with the H3. I talked to GM safety and they won't do anything and bout it because it's out of warranty due to age and miles. There is no reason for this not to be a recall issue. No blower motor means no defrost on your windshield. Due to cold winters in New York you need the defrost. Now my trucks blower motor works when it wants to due to faulty wire harness in truck. I have pictures of the plug and old resister. Thank you
- North Tonawanda, NY, USA
I was in a parking lot, I started the vehicle and turned the air conditioner on. It worked but suddenly stopped blowing air. I took it in and it was diagnosed as the blower motor resistor had gone out. I had it replaced only to have the same thing happen again one week later but this time I smelled something burning. The wiring had burned going to the resistor. The technician informed me that this happens often with these vehicles and he doesn't understand why there isn't a recall. After researching the problem, I found that this is a common and potentially very dangerous problem with the Hummer H3. There needs to be an investigation and recall so that no one gets hurt. If I had a passenger in my vehicle at the time of this incident, they would have received burns on their feet from the wiring malfunction and burning. I again am having to pay to get this corrected. VIN # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Norco, CA, USA
- Tallahassee, FL, USA