Recalls ·2008 Hummer H3 4WD

2008 Hummer H3 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Hummer H3 4WD; the most frequently affected component is visibility — fan/motor. Owners filed 113 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints113
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Visibility — Fan/motorCampaign 15V421000 · 01 Jul 2015

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Structure — HoodCampaign 10V179000 · 30 Apr 2010

Problem: 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 vehicle.

Risk: 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 owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system16 · 40%
Engine9 · 22%
Air bags5 · 12%
Unknown or other5 · 12%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%
Suspension3 · 8%
Structure3 · 8%
Visibility2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I have been having security issues with this vehicle for the last 2 years. Keeps me stranded at times until the system resets itself. My hood is rattling and am afraid one day it will come off. Don't want to trade it in but may not have a choice. If companies are aware of these problems they need to fix them before…

Fuel system · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hummer h3. The contact stated that rain entered the vehicle from the sun roof. Upon entering the vehicle, water was discovered on the driver's side floor board as well as on the rear driver' side. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to an…

Visibility · Feb 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Radiator has a 8 inch horizontal hair line crack that lets the coolant leak. The crack is on top right corner( drivers side). The radiator top is made from plastic that is prone to cracking due to framework bumping into it causing strain on radiator top which after time causes the top right corner to establish a…

Engine · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking sound was coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure worsened while driving at highway speeds. The contact called the dealer and the…

Engine · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.