KnownCarProblems2008 Hummer H3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Hummer H3, most often about the electrical (30% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about H3 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2008 Hummer H3 problems
Electrical
34 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, wiring, ignition.
The engine completely shut off while driving on a major highway. The steering wheel locked up and the car came to a stop. Luckily, each time this occurred, I was able to pull over to the shoulder. There were no error lights that came up on both occasions of this happening. The battery continue to die, even after being…
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. While driving at approximately 5 MPH during a rain storm, the windshield wipers became inoperable without warning. The contact pulled over and powered the vehicle off and back on. When the vehicle was restarted, the windshield wipers failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the…
Visibility and wipers
27 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, sun/moon roof assembly, windshield.
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, he noticed a burning smell. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated that the blower resistor had to be replaced. The contact purchased the part and performed the repair himself. After…
As many have explained before, my blower motor all of a sudden went out I started to read online what it might be and found that everyone complained of resistor harness wire burning out or the plastic melting. And just as everyone said I pulled out the harness and it was burn completely out. Gm this really needs to be…
Engine
22 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
While driving I noticed heavy smell of antifreeze.. I took to local shop and we noticed antifreeze all over engine. Radiator had crack on top. After research I see multiple complaints online with other Hummer owners same issue. Had to replace radiator. Mechanic said ther radiator rubs and bounces against the frame…
The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. While driving 45 MPH, the temperature gauge displayed that the vehicle's temperature was very high. The contact merged to the side of the road and poured antifreeze into the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that…
Air bags
17 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
I was driving in very thick fog which was a white out. I was going through a turn and was lost in the fog quickly and I ended up off the side of the road struck a speed limit sign and a utility pole on my drivers side door because I seen it at the last moment and tried to avoid hitting it. But at the point of impact…
I was driving 40mph when unexpectedly the curtain airbags driver side front and back and passenger side front and back deployed causing injuries to my collar bone, arm and neck.
Body and structure
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Sunroof drains collect water and there is moisture inside the vehicle. Based on the dealership review it is due to a faulty design of the drains due to the restrictions at both front and rear.
Nothing lead to the failure. Second occurrence in 11 month period of time. First occurrence 12/3/2009 and now another repair needed 11/4/2010. Sunroof channels clogging and leaking water into vehicle. Hazard when driving in rain when water pour through the vehicle dousing and distracting the driver which could result…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
The antilock safety is preventing me from starting my vehicle. When it does start, and I go to an intersection to turn the truck will then stall out. It can cause a wreck. It is a huge safety issue, time consuming, and money consuming when I have to wait 10 minutes to try to start my truck, or it doesn't start, I have…
The security lock system on my Hummer H3 intermittently flashes during start causing the vehicle to not crank. Normally I have to wait 10 to 20 minutes for the system to reset itself and she starts right up, but today it's been 8 hours. Finally I had to call for a tow to the gm dealership. We got lucky today. At 10am…
Steering
5 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, rack and pinion.
I have a 08 Hummer H3 and just found out that I have a cracked radiator. The vehicle only has 52,891 miles on it. This seems to be happening alot to the 07 and 08 Hummer H3. I think we need a recall on this. All of the forums I have seen have had theirs crack in the same place. All on top of the radiators. This is…
The engine completely shut off while driving on a major highway. The steering wheel locked up and the car came to a stop. Luckily, each time this occurred, I was able to pull over to the shoulder. There were no error lights that came up on both occasions of this happening. The battery continue to die, even after being…
Suspension
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: front.
I have a 2008 Hummer h-3. On november 3rd 2009 while driving about 30 miles an hour on a sharp left curve, there was a loud clunk in the front end and the truck pulled hard to the right making the vehicle go down into the ditch. Several week before this incident while in a parking lot making a sharp left turn( less…
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 was diagnosed, and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Hummer H3 recalls
Visibility and wipers: fan/motor
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: hood
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.
Full 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Hummer H3
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hummer H3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (34 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); visibility and wipers (27 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles); engine (22 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Hummer H3 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 1, 2015 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Hummer H3?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about H3 model year since 2000, with 113 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.