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2008 Hummer H3

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2008 Hummer H3 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 91.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

87 reports with mileage · 26 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 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports6 fire reports5 injury reports

Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints

1 reports
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421 miles · Jun 7, 2008
Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TRACTION FAILED, SERVICE STAB SYS, SERVICE 4WD, TRACTION LIGHT CONSTANTLY LIT, 4WD LIGHT NO LONGER LIT ON TRANSFER CASE. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 11 WEEKS, AND THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE (APRIL AND MAY) FOR THESE PROBLEMS WHICH HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN. ONSTAR SAYS THAT THE ABS/TRACTION I…

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TRACTION FAILED, SERVICE STAB SYS, SERVICE 4WD, TRACTION LIGHT CONSTANTLY LIT, 4WD LIGHT NO LONGER LIT ON TRANSFER CASE. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 11 WEEKS, AND THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE (APRIL AND MAY) FOR THESE PROBLEMS WHICH HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN. ONSTAR SAYS THAT THE ABS/TRACTION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND VEHICLE NOW HAS TO GO BACK TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN (JUNE) FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS NOW ON THE THIRD 4WD SWITCH AND I ONLY HAVE 1344 MILES ON IT! *TR

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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.