3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,556 miles

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problem #6

Dec 292023

H3

  • miles
Engine was replaced at 163,000 miles now at 168,000 miles the frame is rusted beyond repair and is about to give at any moment nothing really left near rear axels. This could have definitely caused a horrible accident to myself or others having a big car just give way and collapse. Took it to mechanic who warned me first then next day took it to body shop that said nothing could be done. Basically both said get rid of it for parts as fast as you can and don-??t look back. After the body shop guy actually showed me the rusted out areas i was scared to even drive it like the 10miles back to my house. It sucks after spending all that money on an engine and now having this issue and now having to buy a new car.

- Harvard, IL, USA

problem #5

Jun 182019

H3

  • 78,000 miles
The drain tubes for the sunroof become clogged and get pinched in the trim of the vehicle causing water to drain inside the vehicle and cause water damage.

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

problem #4

May 302017

H3

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the hood vent grill detached from the vehicle and cracked the drivers side of the windshield. The hood vent grill came in contact with an unknown vehicle and a Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 102011

H3

  • miles
Problem: Rear passenger doors when driving in wet mud, slush freeze rear passenger doors shut in freezing weather... you can not get doors open from inside or out.... children or adults will be trapped inside rear passenger seat with really no way out... there is no rear cargo manual door release either... most adults could not get over seat front or rear seat to try and exit vehicle anyway.... this door freezing has happened to me (3) times when driving on wet slush or muddy roads in freezing weather......the rear doors take in these elements because of poor designed rear door seals... when I say frozen shut, I mean really frozen.... these elements also make it into the sides of the rear seats.... I will report this condition to GM Hummer but I believe I'll only get a run around.... I feel this could be a death trap for children or anyone... thank you for your time.... if you can please do something about this issue.....

- Dallas, PA, USA

problem #2

Nov 032010

H3 5-cyl

  • 37,784 miles
Nothing lead to the failure. Second occurrence in 11 month period of time. First occurrence 12/3/2009 and now another repair needed 11/4/2010. Sunroof channels clogging and leaking water into vehicle. Hazard when driving in rain when water pour through the vehicle dousing and distracting the driver which could result in a possible jerk of the wheel or wreck. Front windshield also begins to fog to do moisture and impedes view of road. Water pouring into vehicle causing mold in carpet, seats and electrical components.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 132008

H3

  • 37,550 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The front windshield had spots and bubbles which doesn't allow the contact to see through the windshield clearly. The contact also noticed that the driver side seat was cracked along the base of the seat. The contact stated that rust spots completely covered the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 37550.

- Latrobe, PA, USA