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2008 Hummer H3 Body & structure Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA

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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest Feb 4, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
7%
of 113 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2008 Hummer H3 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming body or structure

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structureEngineOther / unspecified
Filed Feb 4, 2024

Engine was replaced at 163,000 miles now at 168,000 miles the frame is rusted beyond repair and is about to give at any moment nothing really left near rear axels. This could have definitely caused a horrible accident to myself or others having a big car just give way and collapse. Took it to mechanic who warned me first then next day took it to body shop that said nothing could be done. Basically both said get rid of it for parts as fast as you can and don’t look back. After the body shop guy actually showed me the rusted out areas i was scared to even drive it like the 10miles back to my house. It sucks after spending all that money on an engine and now having this issue and now having to buy a new car.

NHTSA ID
11569854
Incident
Dec 29, 2023
Body & structure
Filed Jun 19, 2019

THE DRAIN TUBES FOR THE SUNROOF BECOME CLOGGED AND GET PINCHED IN THE TRIM OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING WATER TO DRAIN INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE WATER DAMAGE.

NHTSA ID
11221112
Incident
Jun 18, 2019
Mileage
78,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 31, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE HOOD VENT GRILL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CRACKED THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD VENT GRILL CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN UNKNOWN VEHICLE AND A CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10992461
Incident
May 30, 2017
Mileage
120,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Feb 2, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE HOOD LOUVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN 2012, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V179000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY WAS INSUFFICIENT AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10823696
Incident
Oct 16, 2015
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Apr 9, 2013

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. *TR

NHTSA ID
10505665
Incident
Feb 1, 2013
Mileage
42,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jan 9, 2012

PROBLEM: REAR PASSENGER DOORS WHEN DRIVING IN WET MUD,SLUSH FREEZE REAR PASSENGER DOORS SHUT IN FREEZING WEATHER... YOU CAN NOT GET DOORS OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT.... CHILDREN OR ADULTS WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT WITH REALLY NO WAY OUT... THERE IS NO REAR CARGO MANUAL DOOR RELEASE EITHER... MOST ADULTS COULD NOT GET OVER SEAT FRONT OR REAR SEAT TO TRY AND EXIT VEHICLE ANYWAY.... THIS DOOR FREEZING HAS HAPPENED TO ME (3) TIMES WHEN DRIVING ON WET SLUSH OR MUDDY ROADS IN FREEZING WEATHER......THE REAR DOORS TAKE IN THESE ELEMENTS BECAUSE OF POOR DESIGNED REAR DOOR SEALS... WHEN I SAY FROZEN SHUT, I MEAN REALLY FROZEN.... THESE ELEMENTS ALSO MAKE IT INTO THE SIDES OF THE REAR SEATS.... I WILL REPORT THIS CONDITION TO GM HUMMER BUT I BELIEVE I'LL ONLY GET A RUN AROUND.... I FEEL THIS COULD BE A DEATH TRAP FOR CHILDREN OR ANYONE... THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.... IF YOU CAN PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE..... *TR

NHTSA ID
10443229
Incident
Dec 10, 2011
Body & structure
Filed Nov 4, 2010

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 IN A POSSIBLE JERK OF THE WHEEL OR WRECK. FRONT WINDSHIELD ALSO BEGINS TO FOG TO DO MOISTURE AND IMPEDES VIEW OF ROAD. WATER POURING INTO VEHICLE CAUSING MOLD IN CARPET, SEATS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10363985
Incident
Nov 3, 2010
Mileage
37,784 mi
Body & structureInterior & seatsVisibility
Filed Mar 2, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAD SPOTS AND BUBBLES WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW THE CONTACT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD CLEARLY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS CRACKED ALONG THE BASE OF THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RUST SPOTS COMPLETELY COVERED THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 37550.

NHTSA ID
10315722
Incident
Feb 13, 2008
Mileage
37,550 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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