2009 HUMMER H3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
94
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HUMMER H3
The 2009 HUMMER H3 has received a total of 94 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. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (30 complaints), Engine (9 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 HUMMER H3
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 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 2009 HUMMER H3
94 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HUMMER H3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Was doing a frame inspection on my hummer h3. Turns out the rear left frame rail is completely rusted through. And there are parts hanging on by a thread. I have found many complaints online about rust in this exact spot( rear left frame). I believe this issue should be dealt with immediately. Someone could be killed. The car is not that old and no other car of this age and mileage has this amount of rust penetration through the frame. GM needs to be held accountable. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start, and the security warning light illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become more frequent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact waited for a while before the vehicle started. The contact stated that the vehicle was slow to start. The contact stated that while her husband was at the store, he waited for 15 minutes before the vehicle started. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery and starter, but the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was having the truck inspected per state yearly requirements and when the shop lifted the truck, the bed bent backward. The frame was rusted out on both sides.
Traveling at approximately 35mph on inner city road in my 2009 Hummer H3T, both driver and passenger side curtain airbags deployed without any warning, no collision or accident, system went into crash mode and fired seat belt tensioners. Pictures taken of the exterior conditions and terrain/road conditions. Luckily just driver was in vehicle no other passengers. Vehicle taken to GMC dealer and inspected by service tech and insurance company. Multiple other Hummer H3(T) owners have experienced similar incidents. Lack of parts OEM or after market make repairs unlikely will be contacting GM.
Safety Rating for the 2009 HUMMER H3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HUMMER H3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HUMMER H3
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 HUMMER H3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
030729004L — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides normal operating characteristics and diagnostic information on Manual transmissions.
16-NA-109 — STEERING
This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
PIE0354 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field of vehicles that have the conditon of coolant leak from radiator
09-06-04-026K — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
This informational bulletin supplies infomation for identifying non-GM (Aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2® or GDS 2 (U.S. and Canada).
PIE0344 — SUSPENSION:REAR
This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern of hearing a pop, clunk, rattle or rubbing noise from rear of vehicle and/or vehicle sags or leans to the rear.
PI0754A — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
This preliminary bulletin explains the marks in the glass are normal when wearing polarized sunglasses and do not replace any glass for this reason.
06-06-01-010B — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
SB-11157 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HUMMER: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO SNOW OR WATER THAT CONTAINS OTHER CONTAMINANTS OR ROAD SALT AND ENTER AND REMAIN IN FITTING, THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FITTING MAY CORRODE. IF REMAINS IN FITTING CAN DEVELOP A LEAK. *PE UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
GMB-08-274 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SERVICE UPDATE FOR INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES. A/C INOPERATIVE; REPLACE COMPRESSOR; EXPIRES WITH BASE WARRANTY. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HUMMER H3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HUMMER H3
- 2006 HUMMER H3 — 470 complaints
- 2007 HUMMER H3 — 331 complaints
- 2008 HUMMER H3 — 153 complaints
- 2009 HUMMER H3 (current)
- 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