KnownCarProblems2009 Hummer H3 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Hummer H3, most often about the electrical (49% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is 4th of 6 H3 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2009 Hummer H3 problems
Electrical
34 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
P2135 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch a/b voltage correlation that puts the vehicle into ?stabilitrak disabled", "traction control disabled", and "reduced engine power". While there is a tsb#11-06-04-007b regarding this issue and warranty coverage; unfortunately it does not apply to my engine. However, since…
The truck will lock the ignition out for 10 minutes. You are unable to start the truck. Now having that happen in an undesirable parking area or out in the winter old, is not safe. Has been happening at random times for the last 4 years or so.
Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. While driving 35 MPH, there was a burning odor underneath the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connector module that controls the blower motor speed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA…
The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. Every time it rained, the sun roof would leak. The contact took the vehicle to peters chevrolet (4181 US-259, longview, tx 75605) where it was diagnosed that the sun roof drain tube needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was…
Engine
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles.
P2135 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch a/b voltage correlation that puts the vehicle into ?stabilitrak disabled", "traction control disabled", and "reduced engine power". While there is a tsb#11-06-04-007b regarding this issue and warranty coverage; unfortunately it does not apply to my engine. However, since…
Periodically 2-3 times a year for past 6 years when driving down the high car will die, when pull over to the side of the road, car will not restart, may restart after 10 minutes or after towed to repair shop,taken to the dealer several times and several times to high end independent auto shops, no error code ever…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 10v179000 (structure) by ralph sellers chevrolet (15015 florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70819, ([phone]), but the repair was insufficient. The dealer applied an adhesive to the hood louver to secure it to the…
In 2010 Hummer had a hood vent recall , and the fix was applying glue strips to it, this fix was not adequate , as the problem is still existing . This poses yet another safety issue. I contacted gm/ Hummer, who refuses to do anything further, case number 8-[phone]. On Hummer forum.com. Their are many of US who also…
Air bags
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
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…
Driving to work one morning it was a winter cold day I was going northbound and a vechicle going southbound pulled out to pass a transport truck and kept going I slowed down went to right a wee bit and car hit me head on !! I was woken by onstar and finally got out exiting the passenger side door !! I received left…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 10%As in the other reports, my vehicle had same electrical short and fire under passenger glove box area. Here is the technician repair notes which completely verify there is an engineering problem with A/C and heater blower motor electrical configuration: verified customer concern, opened and removed glove box, removed…
Vehicle will lock you from immedatly starting. Our concern is what is we got lost and happened to be in an unsafe area? What if a female (or anyone] needs to quickly get out of an area but cannot as vehicle won't start? What if a medical emergency? Etc, etc. Waiting 10 minutes then will start. This issue is off no…
Stability control
4 complaints · 6%Needed recall for Hummer H3. "reduced power/service stab system/traction" notification that appears without warning, and immediately drops the engine to almost no ability to accelerate. This began happening in local traffic, then on the interstate at high rates of speed. Gm has been notified of this issue, even after…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 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 2009 Hummer H3
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hummer H3?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (34 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); visibility and wipers (11 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 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 2009 a bad year for the Hummer H3?
- It is 4th of 6 H3 model years by number of complaints, with 69 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.