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2007 Hummer H3

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most H3 years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Hummer H3 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 91.

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237Owner complaints

Model-year median: 91

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
361
2006237
2007113
200869
20097
2010
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Electrical System
76Engine
44Unknown Or Other
25Visibility/wiper
24Structure
21
All reported categories
Visibility
20Air Bags
19Power Train
19Engine And Engine Cooling
13Electronic Stability Control (esc)
12Fuel/propulsion System
11Equipment
7Service Brakes
6Steering
5Suspension
5Seats
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
4Vehicle Speed Control
4Tires
3Exterior Lighting
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Seat Belts
2Equipment Adaptive/mobility
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Traction Control System
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

192 reports with mileage · 45 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 76 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility/wiper. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

12 crash reports18 fire reports13 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

2 reports
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60,124 miles · May 5, 2017
Exterior Lighting

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT RECALL- THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON 2007 HUMMER H3 LIGHTS UP HALFWAY AND WAS PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 2016. THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WORKED THEN AND IS 60,124K MILES ON IT. I WENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THEY TOLD ME IT FAILED DUE TO THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BEING ONLY HALF LIT UP. I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND I HA…

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THIRD BRAKE LIGHT RECALL- THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ON 2007 HUMMER H3 LIGHTS UP HALFWAY AND WAS PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 2016. THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WORKED THEN AND IS 60,124K MILES ON IT. I WENT TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THEY TOLD ME IT FAILED DUE TO THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BEING ONLY HALF LIT UP. I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND I HAVE COME TO FIND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG HUMMERS IN GENERAL. I FEEL THAT THIS NEED TO BE FIXED BY GENERAL MOTORS DUE TO THERE FAULT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SHELL OUT, NOR SHOULD ANYONE ELSE $200.00 FOR A LIGHT THAT IS DEFECTIVE.

NHTSA ODI #10983643

48,000 miles · Aug 12, 2012
Exterior LightingService Brakes

STARTED OUT RIGHT REAR BLINKER. GREW TO BOTH REAR BLINKERS. THEN TO ALL SYSTEMS WORKED WHILE BRAKES APPLIED,THEN TO REAR BLINKER FUSE BLOWS WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. THE BULBS WERE CHANGED BUT NOT DAMAGED ,DIAGNOSIS IS BODY CONTROL MODULE. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS SUV AND IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD TO HAVE BRAKE LIGH…

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STARTED OUT RIGHT REAR BLINKER. GREW TO BOTH REAR BLINKERS. THEN TO ALL SYSTEMS WORKED WHILE BRAKES APPLIED,THEN TO REAR BLINKER FUSE BLOWS WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. THE BULBS WERE CHANGED BUT NOT DAMAGED ,DIAGNOSIS IS BODY CONTROL MODULE. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS SUV AND IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD TO HAVE BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE AND BLINKER FAILURE. SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10470296

Official recalls

2

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.

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

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.