2010 Hummer H3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other H3 years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Hummer H3. That ranks 5th out of 6 H3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 55,375 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 4 | 57% | 55,375 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 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.
My transfer case established a large fluid leak so I inspected it, the findings was a large hole in the main housing on the transfer case fluid was leaking out. The transfer case was removed and disassembled, and found that the 2 screws that hold the chain guide to the housing had backed out or…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hummer h3. On many occasions, the vehicle would not immediately start and the security indicator illuminated. The vehicle had been serviced for the same failure many times at maritime motors (985 post rd, fairfield, ct). The fuel pump, alternator, and battery were…
The vehicle sometimes will not start due to a problem with the security sensor in the ignition switch. This is when starting up the vehicle and will only periodically occur. The security system light comes on and you have to wait 10 minutes to start the vehicle, then it will start. It has happened…
While i was on the road going home i noticed that my temperature was slowly rising then all of a sudden my engine room was smoking i pulled aside and looked at the engine room the smoke was caused by the radiator leaking on front top cover of radiator was cracked... Don't get me wrong but i never…
My heating and ac blower motor stopped working on a vehicle that has less than 31k miles on it. The estimated repair costs are 500$, not including the tow, being that it is the middle of winter and the closest dealership is 20 miles away. Additionally, the time off of work and ebing without a car…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hummer H3?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Hummer H3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.