Hummer H3 2009
Model H3 made in 2009 by Hummer got 17 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning structure . The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.7, 5.3.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 14/18/16 | 17.4/25.4/20.2734 | Regular | 3844 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | 13-Jun-08 |
| 3.7 | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/18/16 | 17.8/25.1/20.4804 | Regular | 3844 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | 13-Jun-08 |
| 5.3 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 13/16/14 | 16.0709/21.8212/18.233 | Regular | 4391 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | 13-Jun-08 |
| 3.7 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 14/18/16 | 17.4/25.4/20.2734 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 13-Jun-08 |
| 3.7 | 5 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/18/16 | 17.8/25.1/20.4804 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 13-Jun-08 |
| 5.3 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 13/16/14 | 16/21.9/18.2073 | Regular | 4391 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 13-Jun-08 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V179000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 162129 | 04/12/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2010 | 04/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If the vehicle is being driving when this occurs, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | General motors recall no. n100088.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08-08-46-008C | 01/01/2011 | 10037553 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| 08-08-46-008C | 01/01/2011 | 10037553 | Gm: there are multiple concerns with the onstar system. it is not working correctly and the battery may drain. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 11-06-04-007B | 04/01/2012 | 10044229 | Gm: diagnosis and repair- malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, reduce engine power message displayed, dtc p2135 set. also included model sierra denali year 2010-2011 *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| PIP-4492P | 09/01/2010 | PIP-4492Q | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/ | 03/16/2011 |
| PIP-4492P | 08/01/2010 | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe | 03/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| PIP-4492P | 09/01/2010 | PIP-4492Q | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/ | 03/16/2011 |
| PIP-4492P | 08/01/2010 | 10036464 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe | 03/16/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-4647A | 06/01/2009 | 10032869 | Gmc/chevrolet/saab/hummer: bind/tie-up in fourth gear, no second or fourth gears, overrun clutch distress. during disassembly of the transmission technicians may find that the 2-4 band (item 602 in si document 1553208) and the overrun clut | 06/04/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| PI-0153B | 02/01/2011 | 10038349 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0153B | 02/01/2011 | 10038349 | Gm: there is a whine noise when in drive or reverse. there is a bearing problem in the torque converter. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 09-04-21-005D | 01/01/2011 | 10037687 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| 09-04-21-005D | 01/01/2011 | 10037687 | Gm: the service 4wd light is on and a trouble code is set. this is a software problem. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| SB-11273 | 09/01/2012 | 10047220 | Hummer/cadillac, chevrolet, gmc: see document search button for owner letter. engine may have reduced power, running rough, and possible have malfunction indicator lamp on, due throttle position sensor. models 2008-2010 cadillac escalade | 11/19/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-11157 | 10/01/2011 | 10042284 | Hummer: see document search button for owner letter. due to snow or water that contains other contaminants or road salt and enter and remain in fitting, the front brake hose fitting may corrode. if remains in fitting can develop a leak | 12/05/2011 | |
| SB-11157 | 10/01/2011 | SB-11157A | 10042284 | Hummer: see document search button for owner letter. due to snow or water that contains other contaminants or road salt and enter and remain in fitting, the front brake hose fitting may corrode. if remains in fitting can develop a leak | 12/05/2011 |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| PIP-4647A | 06/01/2009 | 10032869 | Gmc/chevrolet/saab/hummer: bind/tie-up in fourth gear, no second or fourth gears, overrun clutch distress. during disassembly of the transmission technicians may find that the 2-4 band (item 602 in si document 1553208) and the overrun clut | 06/04/2010 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-06-02-32-013B | 08/01/2009 | 10032462 | Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio | 03/26/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3929C | 11/01/2010 | 10037571 | Gm: service stability or traction light is on with one internal trouble code. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3929C | 11/01/2010 | 10037571 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/14/2012 | 61000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hummer h3. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the front driver and passenger side curtain air bags deployed after driving over a bump. the vehicle was inspected and test driven by an engineer of the dealer who stated that the vehicle went through a rollover situation and that the vehicle was operating normally at 25 mph. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. | |||
| 12/14/2012 | 61000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hummer h3. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the front driver and passenger side curtain air bags deployed after driving over a bump. the vehicle was inspected and test driven by an engineer of the dealer who stated that the vehicle went through a rollover situation and that the vehicle was operating normally at 25 mph. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. mah | |||
| 12/14/2012 | 61000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hummer h3 sut. the contact stated that while traveling 25 mph the side air bags on the driver and passenger side deployed when they hit a bump. the dealer had an engineer come out and do a test drive of the vehicle going over the same road the failure occurred. the engineer read the error codes from the test and it stated that the vehicle went through a rollover situation. the engineer also read the error from the blackbox and it stated that the vehicle was driving normally at 25 mph and operated properly. the contact stated that the manufacturer did not replace the air bags after the inspection. the failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.rl | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 09/06/2009 | 15000 | ||
| Side curtain airbags deployed | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/2013 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hummer h3. the contact stated that as soon as the engine was started, the instrument panel started to emit smoke. suddenly, the resister wire behind the instrument panel caught on fire. the contact stated that the flames spread within seconds. the vehicle was destroyed. the fire also spread to additional vehicles that were parked near the contact's vehicle. there were no injuries. a fire report was not available. the failure and the current mileage was 120,000. kmj | |||
| 01/01/2013 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 hummer h3. the contact stated the vehicle caught fire. the contact stated that when they started the vehicle the instrument panel started to smoke. the resister wire behind the instrument panel started the fire. the contact stated the flames spread within seconds and the vehicle was destroyed. the contact stated that the fire did a lot of damage to the other vehicles in the driveway. no one was injured in the fire. the failure mileage and current mileages were 120,000.rl | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/09/2012 | 49000 | ||
| At approximately 49,000 mile mark, vehicle started to make unusual engine noise ie. groan, clicking, usually between 10-20mph, would disappear,then returned between 30-40mph and disappear again at higher speeds. took the vehicle in a total of four times to dealer. first time, they said it was the front brakes/rotors, cost $120. noise still there. second time, they said it was the front shocks (covered by warranty but part not in stock have to rtn a third time). third time, they replaced front shocks(covered by warranty), noise still there. forth time, stated it was the engine mounts and two heat shield (also covered by warranty). noise is still there but very faint if you listen closely. dealer says they cant do anything else and agree noise is not suppose to be there. will wait another few months until vehicle is due to be rtn at end of lease term. thank goodness. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | EAST HAVEN | 6512 | Dave Mcdermott Chevrolet, Inc. | 466-1000 |
| CT | New Canaan | 6840 | The Karl Chevrolet Company | 9669508 |
| FL | Miami | 33156 | Williamson Cadillac Company | 670-7202 |
| FL | Pembroke Pines | 33025 | Vera-Williamson Investments, Inc. | 436-3036 |
| MD | GAITHERSBURG | 20878 | CRISWELL CHEVROLET, INC. | 5908440 |
| MI | Niles | 49120 | Tim Tyler Motors, Inc. | 6831710 |
| MI | Troy | 48084 | Suburban Motors Company, Inc. | 6430070 |
| NY | ALBANY | 12206 | Depaula Chevrolet-Hummer, Inc. | 4895551 |
| PA | Mechanicsburg | 17050 | Sutliff HUMMER, Inc. | 6912000 |
| PA | Monroeville | 15146 | Cochran Pontiac, Inc. | 373-3333 |
| UT | Salt Lake City | 84115 | Jerry Seiner Chevrolet, Inc. | 952-5700 |
| WI | Neenah | 54956 | Bergstrom Chevrolet-Buick-Pontiac-Cadillac-Hummer, Inc. |