NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Structure complaints
36 reportsClear category filter130,000 miles · Jan 14, 2026
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the frame was rusted on the driver's side. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and was able to see through the subframe. The contact also noticed cracks in sub frame. The contact was concerned about driving the vehic…
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The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the frame was rusted on the driver's side. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and was able to see through the subframe. The contact also noticed cracks in sub frame. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined there was an issue with the temperature sensor. While receiving an oil change, it was determined that the subframe was rusted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
NHTSA ODI #11710957
193,000 miles · Sep 7, 2023
StructureVisibility
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the hood louver detached from the vehicle and cracked the front windshield. The contact stated that the crack obstructed his vision while driving. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaig…
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The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the hood louver detached from the vehicle and cracked the front windshield. The contact stated that the crack obstructed his vision while driving. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V179000 (Structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.
NHTSA ODI #11543150
153,000 miles · Jun 6, 2020
StructureUnknown Or OtherVisibility
MY SUNROOF HAS BEEN LEAKING, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IT CHIMES OUT BEHIND & BELOW THE GLOVE BOX. ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IT LEAKS DIRECTLY FROM THE SUNROOF ONTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AND BEHIND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. BOTH SIDES SOAK THE FLOORBOARDS FRONT & BACK. IT LEAKS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION, HOWEVER WHEN IT HAS BEEN SITTING DU…
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MY SUNROOF HAS BEEN LEAKING, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IT CHIMES OUT BEHIND & BELOW THE GLOVE BOX. ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IT LEAKS DIRECTLY FROM THE SUNROOF ONTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AND BEHIND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. BOTH SIDES SOAK THE FLOORBOARDS FRONT & BACK. IT LEAKS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION, HOWEVER WHEN IT HAS BEEN SITTING DURING A RAIN STORM, WHEN YOU MOVE IT, SHEETS OF WATER POUR DOWN FROM THE SUNROOF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11327547
80,000 miles · Mar 1, 2019
SteeringStructureVehicle Speed Control
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
NHTSA ODI #11183378
169,000 miles · Jun 20, 2018
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE LOUVER IN THE CENTER OF THE HOOD SHATTERED INTO PIECES, STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD AND THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HOFFPAUIR FORD, 902 N KEY AVE, LAMPASAS, TX 76550, (800) 460-4…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE LOUVER IN THE CENTER OF THE HOOD SHATTERED INTO PIECES, STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD AND THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HOFFPAUIR FORD, 902 N KEY AVE, LAMPASAS, TX 76550, (800) 460-4171) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOUVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND DEALER (HONOLULU BUICK GMC CADILLAC, 2945 N NIMITZ HWY, HONOLULU, HI 96819, (808) 800-4338), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 169,000.
NHTSA ODI #11102800
Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2018
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. YEARS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V179000 (STRUCTURE), THE HOOD LEVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLE VALLEY CHEVROLET (650 FOXCROFT AVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. YEARS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V179000 (STRUCTURE), THE HOOD LEVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLE VALLEY CHEVROLET (650 FOXCROFT AVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF A NEW LEVER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL PART WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE GLUE THAT WAS USED FOR THE REMEDY REPAIR FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11073793
87,000 miles · Feb 13, 2018
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE HOOD DETACHED AND CRASHED INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
NHTSA ODI #11072750
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2017
Structure
FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED WITH HOLES THRUOUT THE FRAME CANNOT BE DRIVEN. NEEDS NEW FRAME
NHTSA ODI #11045020
196,000 miles · Mar 20, 2017
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIRT FROM THE AIR WAS GETTING CLOGGED INTO THE SUN ROOF, WHICH AFFECTED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUN ROOF. WHEN THE SUN ROOF GOT CLOGGED WITH DIRT, IT CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE WHENEVER IT RAINED. THE WATER THAT LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE WOULD AFFECT THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIRT FROM THE AIR WAS GETTING CLOGGED INTO THE SUN ROOF, WHICH AFFECTED THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUN ROOF. WHEN THE SUN ROOF GOT CLOGGED WITH DIRT, IT CAUSED WATER TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE WHENEVER IT RAINED. THE WATER THAT LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE WOULD AFFECT THE MAIN VEHICLE COMPUTER THAT WOULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF AND VEHICLE COMPUTER FAILURES HAD BEEN RECURRING ISSUES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
NHTSA ODI #10967157
Mileage unknown · Nov 23, 2016
StructureSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUCTURAL FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED. ALSO, THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED, WHICH WERE A MAJOR PART OF THE VEHICLE'S STRUCTURE AND COULD DAMAGE THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10927689
Official recalls
4Jul 1, 2015
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 & remedy
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.
Apr 30, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
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 OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Oct 31, 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
Dec 7, 2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗