2009 HUMMER H3 SUT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT
The 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (5 complaints), Electrical System (4 complaints), and Child Seat (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT, potentially affecting up to 1,738 vehicles.
Recall 09V080000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 1,738 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,738 MY 2009 HUMMER H3T VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL TANK FRONT SUPPORT STRAP MAY FRACTURE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE SUPPORTED BY THE REAR SUPPORT STRAP AND STONE SHIELD ONLY. CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE MAY EVENTUALLY FRACTURE THE REAR SUPPORT STRAP AND SHIELD FASTENERS.
Consequence: THE FUEL TANK COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN FUEL TANK FRONT SUPPORT STRAP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 800-732-5493, OR THE GM OWNER CENTER AT WW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I OWN A 2009 HUMMER H3T THAT HAD A RECALL FOR A BLOWER RESISTOR AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY DEFECT THAT COULD CATCH FIRE. I HAVE HAD THE SAME HARNESS AND RESISTOR REPLACED TWICE NOW FOR THE SAME REASON OF MELTING. I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN VERY HELPFUL IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM. THEY ARE TELLING ME SINCE I HAVE HAD THE RECALL COMPLETED WHICH REALLY WASN'T THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. BACK GROUND HISTORY IS THE ITEMS FIRST FAILED IN 2013 AND I PAID TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. THE RECALL CAME OUT AND THEY COUNTED THE PREVIOUS REPAIR AS THE FIX. EVEN THOUGH THE MANUFACTURING DATE OF THE HARNESS THAT JUST FAILED AGAIN WAS 2012. THEY WILL NOT TELL ME IF THE RECALL PRODUCED A REDESIGNED PART OR NOT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT TO MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT PARTS INSTALLED OR DEFECTIVE ONES.
THERE ARE TWO ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH IS ALSO VERY PREVALENT IN THE FORUMS: 1. PASSLOCK SENSOR FAILURE - THIS PREVENTS THE CAR FROM STARTING FOR 10 MINUTES. MANY HAVE DESCRIBED SAFETY DUE TO STRANDING IN UNSAFE LOCATIONS AND IN EXTREME WEATHER SITUATIONS. 2. RADIATOR CRACKING - THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.
THERE ARE TWO ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH IS ALSO VERY PREVALENT IN THE FORUMS: 1. PASSLOCK SENSOR FAILURE - THIS PREVENTS THE CAR FROM STARTING FOR 10 MINUTES. MANY HAVE DESCRIBED SAFETY DUE TO STRANDING IN UNSAFE LOCATIONS AND IN EXTREME WEATHER SITUATIONS. 2. RADIATOR CRACKING - THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HUMMER H3T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BLOWING DEBRIS INTO THE SIGHT OF THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000. UPDATED 1/15/16 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, IT STRUCK HIM ON THE EAR. UPDATED 03/08/16.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HUMMER H3T. 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT
General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PI-0304 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
GM: POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE SIGHT SHIELD COVER. THE BATTERY CABLE COULD RUB THROUGH. *RM
PIT-4767 — STRUCTURE:BODY
GENERAL MOTORS: INSTALLATION ISSUE; H3T ACCESSORY ASSIST STEP. PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRACKET MAY NOT ALIGN CORRECTLY WITH VEHICLE FRAME WELD NUTS. *PE
PIT-4767 — STRUCTURE
GENERAL MOTORS: INSTALLATION ISSUE; H3T ACCESSORY ASSIST STEP. PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRACKET MAY NOT ALIGN CORRECTLY WITH VEHICLE FRAME WELD NUTS. *PE
PIT-4767 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
GENERAL MOTORS: INSTALLATION ISSUE; H3T ACCESSORY ASSIST STEP. PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRACKET MAY NOT ALIGN CORRECTLY WITH VEHICLE FRAME WELD NUTS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HUMMER H3 SUT
- 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT (current)
Other HUMMER Models
- HUMMER H3 — 1,060 total complaints
- HUMMER H2 — 428 total complaints
- HUMMER H2 SUT — 29 total complaints
- HUMMER H1 — 8 total complaints
- HUMMER HUMMER H3 — 1 total complaint
- HUMMER H1 ALPHA — 0 total complaints