2008 Hummer H3 Problems

The pass lock in this vehicle is faulty. On numerous occasions, it has left me unable to start the vehicle, but if you wait 10 minutes each time, it will start again, but it happens all the time. I've seen numerous complaints online and GM needs to do something about it.

The last dealership I went to they advised to come th the dealership but when I got there nobody wasn’t trying to work there instead the said that it was going to be hard to work on it cause nobody work on those cars anymore and then they said they were going to order the part but never call me back for it. Call them but gave me the runaround basically.

The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V421000 (Visibility); however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair due to the age of the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the blower motor had become inoperable. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RAIN ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE SUN ROOF. UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, WATER WAS DISCOVERED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR BOARD AS WELL AS ON THE REAR DRIVER' SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CLOGGED DRAIN TUBING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CLEARED THE CLOGGED DRAIN TUBING HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.*DT *TR

The last dealership I went to they advised to come th the dealership but when I got there nobody wasn’t trying to work there instead the said that it was going to be hard to work on it cause nobody work on those cars anymore and then they said they were going to order the part but never call me back for it. Call them but gave me the runaround basically.

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.

WHILE DRIVING ON FAMILY PROPERTY (OPEN FIELD) STABLE GROUND NO INCLINES, HILLS, OR PITCHES AND GOING ABOUT 5MPH ALL OF MY SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS RANDOMLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO HIT, NO IMPACT, NO BOUNCES HIT, NO NOTHING. JUST ALL AT RANDOM. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETE STABLE AND UPRIGHT WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *TR

DRIVING DOWN DRIVEWAY GOING AROUND 8MPH WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON

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.

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.

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 REPLACED THREE TIMES IN 6 MONTHS!

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD INADVERTENTLY MOVE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT AND A BUSHING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.

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 it was determined that the leaf springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000.

I was not involved in an incident. The rear frame of this vehicle has rusted 90% away. if it were driven any further the rear axel will fall off. I was towing a boat and it and the axel and rear bumper could have flown off the vehicle. I had no idea the extent of damage. I've owned the vehicle for 11 years. I've read that other Hummer h3 owners have had the axel fall off. Please let other Hummer h3 owners know how severe this can be. Every northern tier state vehicle 2008 and older with 146,400 miles can not have this dangerous of a situation. I've attached a 2011 Buick lacrosse recall of a friend. This truly is a hazard. I had no idea how bad it is.

The fuel level sensor stopped working now it say I’m on E These go out on these cars And are on the recall list, but not on my vehicle yet

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 TO REPLACE IT FOR $450+ WHICH I DON'T HAVE TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT'S DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF IT DOES LET IT START I HAVE TO BE CAREFUL BECAUSE IT WILL STALL OUT ON ANY GIVEN SECOND CAUSING A CATASTROPHE!!! THERE ARE MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES ON THEIR VEHICLES. GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO DO A RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ACTIVATED, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER RESISTOR AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED, MELTED TOGETHER, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,926. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, SMOKE EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SPRINGS DISLODGED FROM THE MOUNT AND THE DRIVESHAFT DISLODGED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURES. THE AXLE WAS NOT BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 27 MPH, THE ABS, FOG, TRACTION, AND TPM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT MORE TIME WAS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT WANT TO PAY THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE WITHOUT CHECKING TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY) DID NOT ADDRESS THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,500.

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.

MY ENTIRE WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE TURNING INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX DRIVEWAY, SNAPPING ALL SIX LUGS IN THE PROCESS.

MY VEHICLE HAS WATER LEAKING IN IT WHEN IT RAINS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE

I OWN A 2008 HUMMER H3 ALPHA. THE PROBLEM IS EVERYTIME TIME I CLOSE THE DOOR THE HEATED SEAT SWITCH TURNS ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY PUT A NEW SCREW IN THE SEAT PANEL BUT OF COARSE IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. WHAT TO DO.. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 27 MPH, THE ABS, FOG, TRACTION, AND TPM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT MORE TIME WAS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT WANT TO PAY THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE WITHOUT CHECKING TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY) DID NOT ADDRESS THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,500.

2008 HUMMER H3 ALPHA WITH FACTORY TOW PACKAGE TRAILER ROUTED BETWEEN SHARP BODY PANEL AND BUMPER CAUSING VEHICLE MOTION TO RUB THE WIRES. THE EXPOSED WIRES SHORT TO THE BODY AND CAUSE HIGH CURRENT MELTING INTERIOR WIRING. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN IMNTERMITTENT FOR ABOUT 1 YEAR AND HAVE HAD GM DEALER TROUBLESHOOT THE FAILURE OF TRAILER BRAKES AND LIGHTS WITH NO SOLUTION. I DISCOVERED PROBLEM BY REMOVING REAR BUMPER. PROBLEM CAN BE AVOIDED BY SHIELDING WIRING AND SMOOTHING THE SHARP METAL EDGES IT CROSSES. *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE THROTTLE SENSOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE THROTTLE SENSOR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

TRACTION FAILED, SERVICE STAB SYS, SERVICE 4WD, TRACTION LIGHT CONSTANTLY LIT, 4WD LIGHT NO LONGER LIT ON TRANSFER CASE. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 11 WEEKS, AND THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE (APRIL AND MAY) FOR THESE PROBLEMS WHICH HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN. ONSTAR SAYS THAT THE ABS/TRACTION IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND VEHICLE NOW HAS TO GO BACK TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN (JUNE) FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS NOW ON THE THIRD 4WD SWITCH AND I ONLY HAVE 1344 MILES ON IT! *TR

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 10-15 MPH ON A SIDE ROAD APPROACHING A STOP SIGN TO GET ONTO THE MAIN HIGHWAY AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS ON BOTH SIDES DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN. NOTHING HIT THE VEHICLE TO CAUSE THEM TO RELEASE. IT LOCKED UP MY FRONT SEAT BELTS ALSO. I CUT THE AIRBAGS OUT TO BE ABLE TO SEE TO DRIVE HOME, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT AROUND ME ENOUGH TO MAKE IT HOME. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEN CALLED THE LOCAL HUMMER DEALER TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR THEM TO RETURN MY CALL. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE A DEALER ISSUE, AND NOTHING THEY WOULD COVER, BUT ADVISED ME TO GO TO MY LOCAL INSURANCE AGENT AND TALK WITH THEM ON MONDAY. THIS IS SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016 AND NEITHER THE INSURANCE COMPANY OR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DEALERSHIP IS OPEN UNTIL MONDAY. I AM NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED, BUT BELIEVE THAT THERE IT MAY BE CONNECTED TO FAULTY SENSORS ON THE SIDE AIRBAGS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SPRINGS DISLODGED FROM THE MOUNT AND THE DRIVESHAFT DISLODGED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURES. THE AXLE WAS NOT BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.