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2006 Hummer H3

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most H3 years

Owner complaints for the 2006 Hummer H3 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 91.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

286 reports with mileage · 75 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 96 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports27 fire reports7 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

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50,000 miles · Mar 7, 2016
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

SOMETIMES WHEN I GO TO START MY CAR IT WILL NOT START. THEN I WAIT EXACTLY 10 MINUTES AND IT STARTS RIGHT UP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT FOUR YEARS NOW. IT HAPPENS ABOUT SIX TIMES A MONTH

NHTSA ODI #10840242

Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2016
Unknown Or Other

THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR MONTHS. MY HUMMER WILL NOT TURN ON THEN 10 TO 20 MINUTES GO BY THEN IT'LL START AND IT'S HAPPENING MORE FREQUENT AND TAKING LONGER TO TURN ON. IF YOU GOOGLE "WHY WON'T MY 2006 HUMMER START" THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE GOING THROUGH THE SAME PROBLEM. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IT IS!! I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECAL…

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THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR MONTHS. MY HUMMER WILL NOT TURN ON THEN 10 TO 20 MINUTES GO BY THEN IT'LL START AND IT'S HAPPENING MORE FREQUENT AND TAKING LONGER TO TURN ON. IF YOU GOOGLE "WHY WON'T MY 2006 HUMMER START" THERE'S A LOT OF PEOPLE GOING THROUGH THE SAME PROBLEM. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IT IS!! I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE ITS NOT A MAINTENCE ISSUE. PLEASE HELP!! THIS IS STARTING TO GET TROUBLE SOME ESPECIALLY WHEN IT DOESN'T START AND YOU HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE. I'M THINKING ABOUT TRADING IT IN BUT I REALLY DON'T WANT TO BECAUSE I PUT A LOT OF MONEY IN IT ALREADY!!

NHTSA ODI #10838162

112,000 miles · Dec 24, 2015
Unknown Or Other

WHEN THE CAR IS IDLING, THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES COMING OUT OF THE AIR VENTS. THE SMELL DISSIPATES WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR ANY LEAKY EXHAUST PIPES OR GASKETS BUT NOTHING HAS TURNED UP POSITIVE.

NHTSA ODI #10816171

Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2015
Unknown Or Other

IN A DOCUMENT DATED AUGUST 2015 I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY HUMMER H# 2006. "GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2006 MODEL YEAR HUMMER H3. AS A RESULT, GM IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE. HOWEVER, WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR SA…

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IN A DOCUMENT DATED AUGUST 2015 I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY HUMMER H# 2006. "GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2006 MODEL YEAR HUMMER H3. AS A RESULT, GM IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE. HOWEVER, WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR SAFETY A D CONTINUED SATISFACTION WITH OUR PRODUCTS," IMPORTANT * YOUR VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN GM SAFETY RECALL 15042 * PARTS TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, WE WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER LETTER ASKING YOU TO CONTACT YOUR GM DEALER TO ARRANGE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. * THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU AT NO CHARGE." TO DATE, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY CORRESPONDENCE FROM EITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR GM. THE RECALL LETTER ADVISED ME TO CONTACT YOU IF I WAS NOT SATISFIED THAT THEY HAD DONE THEIR BEST TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION WITHOUT CHARGE AND WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. I CERTAINLY AM NOT SATISFIED THAT THIS MATTER HAS BEEN RESOLVED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE FOR FEAR IT WILL BURST INTO FLAMES DUE TO THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED TO ME. HOWEVER, I HAVE ONLY ONE VEHICLE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS NOT RELIABLE IN MY AREA. I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER IF THE PARTS TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE ARE EVER GOING TO BE AVAILABLE, AND FURTHER, IF I WILL EVER RECEIVE THE PROMISED SECOND LETTER TELLING ME TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY GM DEALER TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI #10781248

60,000 miles · Jun 24, 2015
Unknown Or Other

THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE LEAKING I NOTICED IT WHEN IT WAS RAINING THAT RAIN WOULD LEAK THROUGH THE ON STAR MICROPHONE AS WELL AS THROUGH THE FRONT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS AND MAKE THE CARPET LIKE A SPONGE: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/ENNNFWKHQWO THE VIDEO ATTACHED TO THIS LINK SHOWS A PRIME EXAMPLE. IF YOU READ THE C…

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THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE LEAKING I NOTICED IT WHEN IT WAS RAINING THAT RAIN WOULD LEAK THROUGH THE ON STAR MICROPHONE AS WELL AS THROUGH THE FRONT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS AND MAKE THE CARPET LIKE A SPONGE: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/ENNNFWKHQWO THE VIDEO ATTACHED TO THIS LINK SHOWS A PRIME EXAMPLE. IF YOU READ THE COMMENTS IT WOULD SHOW MANY CUSTOMERS OF BEEN AFFECTED WITH THE SAME EXACT MODEL VEHICLE. ALSO THIS VIDEO SHOWS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE ON STAR MICROPHONE. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/AQHYFOOSMXG IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO HAVE TO PAY $130.00 FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT MULTIPLE OWNERS ARE GOING THROUGH. PLEASE SET A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE FOR THEM TO RESOLVE. AGAIN IT IS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

NHTSA ODI #10730103

110,000 miles · May 27, 2015
Unknown Or Other

WHEN I START THE CAR THE CAR IS GOING ON REVERSE OR FORWARD .AS I AM ON NEUTRAL AT DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.STARTER PROBLEMS??

NHTSA ODI #10721616

96,000 miles · Jan 19, 2012
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

VERY VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM PRODUCTS AND EXCESSIVE PROBLEM WITH H3 HEATERS. YOU SMELL SOMETHING BURNING IN YOUR VEHICLE THEN YOUR HEATER FAN STARTS FLUCTUATING AND ULTIMATELY STOPS. THERE ARE REPORTS THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL FIX THE BURNT PLUG, BUT IT WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM, IT'LL BURN UP AGAIN. NOW I HAVE NO HEATER IN JA…

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VERY VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM PRODUCTS AND EXCESSIVE PROBLEM WITH H3 HEATERS. YOU SMELL SOMETHING BURNING IN YOUR VEHICLE THEN YOUR HEATER FAN STARTS FLUCTUATING AND ULTIMATELY STOPS. THERE ARE REPORTS THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL FIX THE BURNT PLUG, BUT IT WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM, IT'LL BURN UP AGAIN. NOW I HAVE NO HEATER IN JANUARY IN OHIO THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL !!!!!!!!! *TT

NHTSA ODI #10444508

35 miles · Jul 7, 2006
Electrical SystemPower TrainUnknown Or Other

NUISANCE - KEY STUCK INTERMITTENTLY IN IGNITION UPON TURNING OFF. SAFETY PROBLEM - KEY CAN ALWAYS BE REMOVED WITH TRANSMISSION IN ANY GEAR POSITION. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10161819

Official recalls

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15V421000 · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor

Jul 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.

10V179000 · Structure:body:hood

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.

06V417000 · Air Bags:frontal

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.

05V552000 · Equipment:other:labels

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 ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.