2008 HUMMER H3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
153
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HUMMER H3
The 2008 HUMMER H3 has received a total of 153 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (31 complaints), Engine (18 complaints), and Air Bags (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 HUMMER H3
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 HUMMER H3, potentially affecting up to 327,122 vehicles.
Recall 15V421000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
| 164,993 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the connector module that controls the blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may overheat.
Consequence: If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493. GM's number for this recall is 15042.
View full details →Recall 10V179000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
| 162,129 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HUMMER H3 VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTEGRAL CLIP-TABS ON THE LOUVER ON THE HOOD MAY FRACTURE, CAUSING THE HOOD LOUVER RATTLE AGAINST THE HOOD AND BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS INDICATOR IS UNNOTICED, ADDITIONAL CLIPS COULD FRACTURE AND THE HOOD LOUVER COULD DETACH FROM THE...
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL APPLY AN ADHESIVE TO THE HOOD LOUVER TO SECURE IT TO THE HOOD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 800-732-5493 OR AT THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HUMMER H3
153 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HUMMER H3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The fuel level sensor stopped working now it say I’m on E These go out on these cars And are on the recall list, but not on my vehicle yet
The pass lock in this vehicle is faulty. On numerous occasions, it has left me unable to start the vehicle, but if you wait 10 minutes each time, it will start again, but it happens all the time. I've seen numerous complaints online and GM needs to do something about it.
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V421000 (Visibility); however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair due to the age of the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the blower motor had become inoperable. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The last dealership I went to they advised to come th the dealership but when I got there nobody wasn’t trying to work there instead the said that it was going to be hard to work on it cause nobody work on those cars anymore and then they said they were going to order the part but never call me back for it. Call them but gave me the runaround basically.
The last dealership I went to they advised to come th the dealership but when I got there nobody wasn’t trying to work there instead the said that it was going to be hard to work on it cause nobody work on those cars anymore and then they said they were going to order the part but never call me back for it. Call them but gave me the runaround basically.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HUMMER H3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HUMMER H3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HUMMER H3
General Motors, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HUMMER H3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
10-00-89-006I — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP4013D — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles with a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300. After performing all published Service Information diagnostics and a solution has not been made technician should perform...
SB-09-06-04-025 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SAAB/HUMMER/GMC/CHEVROLET: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTCS P0300-P0306, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH (INSPECT FOR WATER INTRUSION IN SPARK PLUG RECESS AREA, REPLACE SPARK PLUG AND IGNITION COIL, SEAL IGNITION COIL BOLT HOLE VENTS AND SEAL HOOD AIR GRILLE). *PE UPDATED 6/7/11. *PE
040310001 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TIRE PUNCTURE REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR ALL CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS & LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ UPDATED 8/4/09. *PE
08-04-21-005 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
BORG WARNER NR3, NR4 TRANSFER CASE - PARKING LOT SHUDDER, BINDS ON TURNS IN 4 HIGH OPEN, CROW HOP (REPLACE PLASTIC MODE FORK). *PE
PIP4321 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE. EQUIPPED WITH A 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 OR 6.2 V8 ENGINE. *NJ
4268 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
LOSS OF POWER, HARD START, OR STABILITRAK LIGHT ON. *NJ
4283 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FRONT WHEEL DRIVESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT FROM FRONT AXLE. *NJ
010842001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMPS CONDENSATION AND REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. KAPERII. *TT 1993-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING SATURN. *KB UPDATED 2/26/08. *NJ
07283 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
UNWANTED TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION - REPOSITION SENSOR ON CERTAIN 2008 HUMMER H3. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HUMMER H3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HUMMER H3
- 2003 HUMMER H3 — 4 complaints
- 2006 HUMMER H3 — 470 complaints
- 2007 HUMMER H3 — 331 complaints
- 2008 HUMMER H3 (current)
- 2009 HUMMER H3 — 94 complaints
- 2010 HUMMER H3 — 8 complaints
Other HUMMER Models
- HUMMER H2 — 428 total complaints
- HUMMER H2 SUT — 29 total complaints
- HUMMER H3 SUT — 13 total complaints
- HUMMER H1 — 8 total complaints
- HUMMER HUMMER H3 — 1 total complaint
- HUMMER H1 ALPHA — 0 total complaints