97 of the
471 complaints about the 2006 Hummer H3 are about the
electrical system — 21% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
87,500 miles.
Theses templates dosent recognize the key and kicks on the security system which stops the motor from turning on. So you are stuck for 10 minutes then you can try again all so sometimes the motor tries to turn on by just sticking the key in the ignition before you even turn it. By looking at youtube alot of the H3s and the Colorados do this
NHTSA complaint #11751883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
El Paso, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On the electrical, I refer to my air conditioning and heater. When I have my air selection to coldest and I drop 1 click for it to be less cool, my heater turns on and at times it smells like something burning. I have to turn it off . On the engine, after I hit 90,000 miles, I have to fill up my engine oil every 2-3 weeks because my vehicle is burning it quick or something. It doesn't leak oil at all. The oil just seems like it's burning somewhere and I ha e to be waisting money to buy oil $30 to $60 a month. Please help. Thank you!
NHTSA complaint #11633569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 244,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE IGNITION SWITCH IS STAKED AND IS NOT ABLE TO TURNING ON
NHTSA complaint #11366168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesMadison, AL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE H3 WILL NOT START. DASH SCREEN KEEPS SHOWING THE PASSLOCK ACTIVATED AND WON'T TURN OFF. COMPUTER THINKS THE H3 IS BEING STOLEN. I HAVE TRIED TO RESET AND NO LUCK. I HAD THIS PROBLEM ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO AND CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN LAST WEEK AND NOW ON 28 MARCH 2020. ENGINE IS TURNING OVER AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LIGHT UP, BUT SOUNDS LIKE FUEL IS NOT GETTING INTO THE FUEL PUMP AGAIN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, FINDING OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE IS TO WAIT 10 MIN, STILL NO LUCK. WAITING 15 MIN SEEMED TO WORK BEFORE, BUT NOW IT DOESN'T. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BE SAFELY IN THE VEHICLE, DRIVE SOMEWHERE AND THEN IT STALLS AGAIN? I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVEN'T HAD THIS ISSUE UNTIL IT STARTED 4 WEEKS AGO. WHAT IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND FUEL STOPS GOING TO THE PUMP? THIS COULD CAUSE A MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #11319662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Macon, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I GO TO STOP TRACTION CONTROL STABILIZER GOES OUT, I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING TO BUY NEW BATTERIES AND CARRY A JUMP BOX THE CAR IGNITION DOESN'T GO OFF ALL THE WAY. YOU WILL COME BACK TO THE CAR WITH THE RADIO PLAYING, DRIVERS WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, ETC
NHTSA complaint #11229632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,344 milesConroe, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PADLOCK SYSTEM THAT THE CAR HAS IT PREVENTS THE CAR TO START AND LEAVES YOU STOPPED FOR 10 MINUTES. IT'S BEEN DOING IT LATELY MORE IN THE MORNING OR WHEN THE CAR HASN'T BEEN MOVED IN AWHILE. THE SECURITY ICON IN THE DASHBOARD BLINKS WHEN THE PASSLOCK SECURITY ENABLES AND THAT LEAVES THE CAR WITHOUT STARTING.
NHTSA complaint #11196874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesPalm Springs, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY H3 HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH RANDOM WARNING LIGHTS APPEARING. OFTEN MULTIPLE LIGHTS LIKE ENGINE, CHECK TRANSMISSION AND TRACTION. EACH TIME I WOULD TAKE IT TO MECHANIC AND WOULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM ANYTHING IN ENGINE. THEN THE 4 WHEEL LIGHT DRIVE WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE MOST RECENT PROBLEM IS MUCH WORST... WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT RUNNING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL CAME ON BY ITSELF. I GOT IN IT TO DRIVE IT TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND WHILE DRIVING IT ACTIVATED THE BRAKE AND MANY WARNING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AS WELL. VERY DISTURBING. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2006 NOW IT HAS 125000 MILES. I HAVE KEPT A COMPLETE HISTORY OF MAINTENANCE THAT INCLUDES OIL CHANGED EVERY TIME BETWEEN 3500-5000 MILES
NHTSA complaint #11195471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AFTER EACH FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11184530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,000 milesKenosha, WI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, EITHER THE VEHICLE WIL NO START DUE TO THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM OR I WILL LOSE ALL POWER WHEN DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11183375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesHazlet, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 2006 H3 HAS SPORADIC ISSUES WITH STARTING FOR A FEW YEARS NOW. WHEN I TRY TO START IT, IT WILL CRANK FINE BUT WILL NOT START. IF I WAIT APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES & TRY AGAIN, IT STARTS WITH NO PROBLEMS. DURING THIS ISSUE, EVERYTHING ELSE WORKS IN THE VEHICLE (RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC..). I'VE HAD IT CHECKED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS & REPLACED LOTS OF PARTS BUT DIDN'T HELP THIS ISSUE AT ALL. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS REFERENCE THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE ONLINE & THROUGH NHTSA BUT NOBODY HAS HAD ANY POSITIVE RESPONSES. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY GM AS A RECALL. I WILL BE PART OF THIS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THROUGH THESE THREADS RELATED TO THIS HUMMER H3 ISSUE. THANK YOU & WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE GM ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11183206 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 10 YEARS. ITS ALWAYS GIVING ME PROBLEMS. ESPECIALLY THE ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE. I'VE GOTTEN 3 NOTICES IN THE MAIL FOR RECALLS AND GM HAS IGNORED MY REQUEST. AT THIS TIME I AM HOLDING THEM RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE MY HUMMER H3 IS ALWAYS IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP AND DONT FEEL LIKE IVE GOTTEN THE VALUE I DESERVE ON MY PURCHASE. PLEASE GIVE ME CALL AT [XXX]. IMY NAME IS [XXX]. EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NO MORE HUMMER DEALERSHIPS AND NO ONE SPECIALIZES IN THE CARE OF THIS VEHICLE, I HAVE TAKEN COMPLETE CARE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MY INVESTMENT AND HOPE TO GET SOME TYPE OF LEEWAY IN THIS MATTER. THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
NHTSA complaint #11171291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesOrland Park, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CADILLAC OF NAPERVILLE (LOCATED AT 1507 OGDEN AVE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540, (630) 355-2700) WHERE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS COMPLETED, BUT A FAILURE CODE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED ANTI-THEFT DEVICE WAS MALFUNCTIONING.
NHTSA complaint #11162488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesStrongsville, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY 2006 H3 (50K MILES) HAS STARTING ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN GETTING MORE FREQUENT SINCE LAST YEAR. WHEN I TRY TO START IT, IT WILL CRANK FINE BUT WILL NOT START. IF I WAIT APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES & TRY AGAIN, IT STARTS WITH NO PROBLEMS. DURING THIS ISSUE, EVERYTHING ELSE WORKS IN THE VEHICLE (RADIO, LIGHTS, ETC..). I'VE HAD IT CHECKED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS & REPLACED LOTS OF PARTS BUT DIDN'T HELP THIS ISSUE AT ALL. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS REFERENCE THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE ONLINE & THROUGH NHTSA BUT NOBODY HAS HAD ANY POSITIVE RESPONSES. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY GM AS A RECALL. I WILL BE PART OF THIS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THROUGH THESE THREADS RELATED TO THIS HUMMER H3 ISSUE. THANK YOU & WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT THIS TERRIBLE GM ISSUE. RICH
NHTSA complaint #11142602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gilbert, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TAKATA RECALL. CAR WILL NOT START, AFTER ABOUT 10MIN IT WILL START UP.
NHTSA complaint #11058293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,000 milesHarborcreek, PAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE (UNDERNEATH THE GLOVE BOX) CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE PERSON FROM THE PARKING LOT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, BUT THE FIRE WAS ALREADY EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (LAKESIDE CHEVROLET BUICK, 10215 W MAIN RD, NORTH EAST, PA 16428; (814) 746-4300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD, WINDSHIELD, WIRE HARNESS, AND CARPETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V421000 AND 10V179000 (VISIBILITY, STRUCTURE). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
NHTSA complaint #11022598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesYorba Linda, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE WILL TURN OVER, BATTERY IS FINE, BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, DUE TO THE ON-BOARD SECURITY SYSTEM THINKING THAT THE VEHICLE IS BEING STOLEN. THIS FREQUENT PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE NHTSB NUMEROUS TIMES AND TO GM WITH NO RESULTS. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE CLAIMS THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT IF YOU GOOGLE: 2006 HUMMER3 STARTING PROBLEMS, YOU WILL SEE A LONG LIST OF EXACTLY THE SAME COMPLAINTS. THIS SITUATION SHOULD WARRANT A RECALL AND REPAIR AT GM'S EXPENSE. THE CURRENT REMEDY IS TO SIT AND WAIT 10 MINUTES UNTIL THE SECURITY SYSTEM RESETS AND THEN THE VEHICLE CAN BE STARTED. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND IS NOT COVERED AT ALL IN THE OWNERS MANUAL.
NHTSA complaint #11003828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesPanama City, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRUCK WILL NOT START FOR NO APPARENT REASON. KEY TURNS, SOUNDS LIKE IT WILL START BUT DOES NOT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR OTHER HUMMER OWNERS TOO. I JUST HAD IT TOWED ONCE AGAIN TO THE MECHANICS SHOP. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME WITHIN ONE YEAR. UNABLE TO LEAVE MY HOUSE DURING AN EMERGENCY, CHILD RELATED.
NHTSA complaint #10995755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesWarren, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. THE STABILITY TRACKING SYSTEM, CHECK ENGINE, AND A THIRD INDICATOR ALL ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRES OVER THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #10967261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thomasville, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2006 HUMMER H3 AND I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH MY IGNITION SWITCH CUTTING OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD . THERE ARE TIMES THAT MY CAR WILL NOT START DO TO THIS. I'VE HAD IT TESTED AND IT'S THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT I'M TAKING ABOUT. WHY IS THIS NOT BEING RECALLED!!!!! SOMEONE'S LIFE CAN BE TAKEN AWAY FOR SOMETHING THAT KEEPS HAPPENING TO THESE HUMMER H3!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10929751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesWoodhaven, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POSITIVE WIRE WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10907278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,000 milesBurtonsville, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PASSLOCK ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND FUNCTIONS TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHICH, IS VERY UNSAFE AT NIGHT. IT ALSO PREVENTS STARTING THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY UNTIL YOU WAIT 10 MINUTES, AFTER IT RESETS.
NHTSA complaint #10903627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesCrestwood, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 HUMMER H3 SECURITY LOCKOUT ENGAGES RANDOMLY. HAVE REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF ENGINE NOT ENGAGING UPON ENTRANCE TO VEHICLE. HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES BEFORE IGNITION WILL WORK AGAIN. PROBLEM OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES A WEEK. RESEARCHING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE 2006 H3.
NHTSA complaint #10898035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesSmethport, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY NOT PERMIT YOU TO START THE VEHICLE. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE ON SEVERAL FORUMS, I SEE THAT THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH HUMMER MODELS, NOT JUST THE H3. IT SEEMS THAT THE IGNITION IS BELIEVING YOU ARE A BURGLAR, AND IT LOCKS YOU OUT FOR 10 MINUTES. AFTER THE 10 MINUTES HAVE PASSED, YOU CAN START THE CAR WITH NO PROBLEM. THE ONLY WAY TO GET AROUND THIS (PER GM) IS TO REPLACE THE IGNITION, BUT SINCE THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL INSTEAD OF CONSUMERS HAVING TO PAY FOR THIS FLAW.
NHTSA complaint #10876545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesPueblo, CO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #10871779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesHerndon, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ONSTAR EMERGENCY REQUEST BUTTON, AND ALL OTHER ONSTAR BUTTONS DO NOT TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE. A VERIZON MESSAGE ANNOUNCES "NO PHONE SERVICE AVAILABLE." HAPPEN AT ALL TIMES, IN ALL CONDITIONS. VERIZON, GM AND ONSTAR EACH DENY ITS THEIR PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10851759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesAcampo, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOMETIMES WHEN I GO TO START MY CAR IT WILL NOT START. THEN I WAIT EXACTLY 10 MINUTES AND IT STARTS RIGHT UP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT FOUR YEARS NOW. IT HAPPENS ABOUT SIX TIMES A MONTH
NHTSA complaint #10840242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,500 milesNorth LAS Vegas, NV
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING OR NOT START. WHEN DRIVING TRUCK AND IT BEGINS TO SHUT OFF, MENU WILL SAY, "REDUCED POWER." THEN IT WILL SAY, "STABILITY SYSTEM IMMOBILIZED." THE TRUCK WILL NOT START UP. THE SECURITY ICON ON THE DASH WILL BE LIT UP. AFTER SITTING AND WAITING FOR 10 MINS OR SO, THE TRUCK WILL START AND IS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON MAIN STREETS, HIGHWAYS, BACK ROADS.. ETC.
NHTSA complaint #10840087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Muncie, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
QUESTION: RECALL FOR HVAC CONNECTOR WIRE FAILURE ISSUED JUN.25TH,2015. NOTIFIED BY GM OF RECALL IN AUGUST, 2015. AS OF THIS DATE, GM'S STANCE IS "INCOMPLETE- REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE". HOW LONG CAN GM STALL- OFF THIS REPAIR, WHICH IS CONSIDERED A FIRE HAZZARD? IS THERE A TIME CONSTRAINT TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM? WHAT IS THE TIME LIMITATION FOR REPAIR?
NHTSA complaint #10839248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesMatthews, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER SYSTEM FAILED TO EMIT HOT AIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY) WAS RECEIVED AND THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10825774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesBenidji, MNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE HEAT WAS ACTIVATED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE RESISTER AND THE WIRE HARNESS WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10821248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.