2008 Hummer H3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other H3 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Hummer H3. That ranks 3rd out of 6 H3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (34 complaints, 30%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 113owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Hummer H3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 30% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 16% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 17 | 15% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 13% | 88,265 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 11% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 7% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 4% | 52,891 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% | 65,106 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 4% | 63,463 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 137,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 49,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 110,250 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 421 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 80,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 39,991 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 300 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Hummer H3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor
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.
Fix: 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:body:hood
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH, there was a loud metal rattling sound while attempting to turn left or right. The driver also heard the sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it…
The fuel level sensor stopped working now it say Iâm on E These go out on these cars And are on the recall list, but not on my vehicle yet
The pass lock in this vehicle is faulty. On numerous occasions, it has left me unable to start the vehicle, but if you wait 10 minutes each time, it will start again, but it happens all the time. I've seen numerous complaints online and GM needs to do something about it.
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V421000 (Visibility); however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair due to the age of the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The last dealership I went to they advised to come th the dealership but when I got there nobody wasnât trying to work there instead the said that it was going to be hard to work on it cause nobody work on those cars anymore and then they said they were going to order the part but never call me…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hummer H3?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Hummer H3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Hummer H3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other H3 model years, the 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.