Recalls ·2009 Hummer H3 4WD

2009 Hummer H3 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Hummer H3 4WD; the most frequently affected component is visibility — fan/motor. Owners filed 80 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints80

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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 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system17 · 45%
Engine7 · 18%
Unknown or other6 · 16%
Structure6 · 16%
Electronic stability control (esc)3 · 8%
Visibility/wiper3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%
Visibility3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

At any given time the engine will not crank. I have to wait exactly 10 minutes, then it will start as if nothing was wrong. It happens hot or cold. It has been about 3 years now and starting to happen more and more often. Dealer can not find anything because the problem is to intermittent. I believe it is the security…

Electrical system · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

I rec'd a safety recall notice 8/15 for 2009 h3 recall# 15042 or 15v421 (2 different # in letter) from hummer . The connector module that controls blower motor speed may overheat." if this condition occurs, there is the risk that the heat generated could melt the plastic surrounding the connector module, which…

Electrical system · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hummer h3. 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 not made aware of the…

Visibility/wiper · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Air bags · Jun 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.