2006 HUMMER H3 Steering Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2006 HUMMER H3
9 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 HUMMER H3. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
THE HOOD COVER IS LOOSE AND RATTLES WHEN DRIVING. IT MAKES ME AFRAID AS I DRIVE THE INTERSTATE EVERYDAY AND IT SEEMS AS IF IT IS GOING TO FLY OFF. I ALSO LOSE POWER OR IT FAILS TO START DUE TO SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BRAKES GO, STEERING GOES AND ALL LIGHTS ON CLUSTER LIGHT UP
THERE WAS NO,ACCIDENT,I TRADE MY 09 MUSTANG IN TO WALTERS MAZDA,MITSUBISHI,IN PIKEVILLE KY,I DID NOTICE A STRANGE NOISE IN THE TIRES,SO I TOOK IT TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED,AND THE NOISE GOT LOUDER,SO I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE TO BE CHECKED,THE MECHANIC TOLD ME MY BALL JOINTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS READY TO FALL OUT,I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AS IS,BUT I CALLED THE CAR LOT AND ASKED FOR A LITTLE HELP ,SINCE MY 09 MUSTANG WAS IN PERFECT SHAPE RUNNING AND MECHANICAL WISE.AND THEY WONT HELP ME,MY WHEEL COULD HAVE FELL OFF AND CAUSED ME TO WRECK,OR GET KILLED..I DON'T THINK THE CAR FAX IS CORRECT,THERE WAS NO PAPER IN THE VEHICLE SAYING BUY AS IS.I HAVE ONLY HAD IT A FEW WKS.THE OWNER SAID ALL HE HAD TO DO TO THE MUSTANG WAS PUT FRONT BRAKES WELL THAT ONLY COST 20,DOLLARS,IAM WILL BE OUT 500.I WAS TOLD...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR LIFT SPRING FAILED AND CAUSED THE DRIVE SHAFT TO ALSO FAIL. ADDITIONALLY, THE EMERGENCY CABLE CAUSED THE WHEELS TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME AND WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
MUST REPLACE BOTH TIE ROD ENDS, HUMMER HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS, APPARENTLY IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE HUMMER, IF THAT BE THE CASE, THEN WHY DIDN'T THEY MAKE THESE PARTS HEAVY DUTY ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THAT WEIGHT? THEY NEED TO DO A RECALL AND REIMBURSE ALL THE PEOPLE WHO FILED A COMPLAINT BECAUSE OF THIS AND BALL JOINTS WEARING OUT BEFORE 50,000 MILES!! THIS IS GOING TO COST ME NEARLY $500.00! MY HUSBAND HAD A 2001 YUKON, WITH 300,000 MILES AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM!
BRAKES HAD TO BE DONE @ LESS THAN 32,000 MILES. THIS WAS ALL FOUR SETS OF PADS AND ALL FOUR ROTORS. EARLY BALL JOINT AND TIE RODS FAILURE (BOTH SIDES) ON A HUMMER H 3. THE FIRST WAS UNDER 50,000 MILES AND NOW THE OTHER SIDE @ 55,000. TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED IN ANYWAY. *TR
2006 HUMMER H3 WILL NOT ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING BRAKE. AFTER TAKING A HARD LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE TRUCK STOPPED DEAD IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FURTHER UNLESS I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL DOWN. IF I WHERE DRIVING AT FAST SPEEDS I WOULD HAVE PROBABLY FLIPPED IT OVER, AND DIED. *TR
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AND STEERING ON VEHICLE. IN SHOP FOR 3 MONTHS. PICKED UP FROM REPAIR AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE 1 MILE FROM DEALERSHIP WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER AND TECH CAME AND PICKED UP VEHICLE AND CAN NOT DETERMINE THE REASON. ONGOING PROBLEM FOR MANY MONTHS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND I AM NOW SCARED TO DRIVE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE. *JB
MINE SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED BY "CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10169754." HOWEVER, WHEN I TOOK MY H3 IN, ALL THEY DID WAS BLAME IT ON ME STATING I HAD SOMEONE ELSE ALIGN MY BRAND NEW CAR, AND TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, THEY JUST REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TO CENTER THE STEERING WHEEL. I DID ASK HOW THE ALIGNMENT OF EACH WHEEL WAS, AND THEY SAID IT WAS IN THE 'GREEN' BEFORE THEY REALIGNED, SO THAT TELLS ME IT ISN'T SOMETHING THAT I HIT IN THE ROAD TO KNOCK IT OFF CENTER, BUT RATHER SOMETHING INSIDE THE CAR MALFUNCTIONED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IF THERE MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF THE SAME CASE, IT SOUNDS LIKE ONE PERSON'S DEALER ACTUALLY REPLACED A FAILED PART, WHERE MINE DID NOT FOR THE SAME ISSUE. TO THIS DAY I STILL HEAR CLUMKING SOUNDS WHEN I STEER THE CAR, I...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED WHEN EITHER GOING THROUGH HARD LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. THE WHEELS DID NOT COME BACK TO CENTER, AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE STEERING ISSUE WAS A BASIC FEATURE FOR THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
Other 2006 HUMMER H3 Problem Areas
Electrical System
90 complaints
Engine
52 complaints
Visibilitywiper
29 complaints
Unknown Or Other
28 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
26 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Structure
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
10 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Visibility
9 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
7 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Structurebodyhood
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationpressuretemperature Sensor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint