76 of the
332 complaints about the 2007 Hummer H3 are about the
electrical system — 23% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
90,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2007 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the AC was turned on, and the contact became aware of smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle. The smoke was coming from the front passenger's side underneath the dashboard. The AC was turned off, and the smoke ceased. The contact exited the vehicle and went into the store. The contact exited the store and was informed by a shopper that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. The fire was coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The Fire Department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The Fire Inspector informed the contact that the fire was a thermal event related to HVAC wiring. In addition, the contact was informed of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The charred remains of the vehicle were towed to a local tow yard. A Police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.
NHTSA complaint #11748012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Hummer H3. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 122,791 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 122,799 but additional documents also showed that the mileage was unchanged over a 3-year period.
NHTSA complaint #11664822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,000 milesWausaukee, WI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION SWITCH STAYS ON WITH KEY OFF AND OUT AND ALARM GOES OFF SOMETIMES JUST SITTING AND BATTERY GOES DEAD
NHTSA complaint #11408121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesEL Paso, TXFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON 3/13/2020 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2007 HUMMER H3 WHEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DASH AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR MODULE HAD BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY AS PART OF A SAFETY RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND SHE HAD JUST MADE A LEFT TURN. ALTHOUGH THE PART HAD BEEN REPLACED, I STILL BELIEVE THAT THIS RECALL ISSUE WAS THE CAUSE OF SAID FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED IT AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL. THIS WAS TRAUMATIC FOR MY WIFE SHE HAD TO JUMP OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD A MISCARRIAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11391170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 179,000 milesKent, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OIL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN IDLE. TRUCK LOSES PRESSURE. NO DEALERSHIP SOLUTION.
NHTSA complaint #11344113 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paducah, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HELLO,MY NAME IS [XXX],AND WE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS MANY SEEM TO BE HAVING AS WE JUST SEEN ON GOOGLE AND MORE,GOT IN THE HUMMER THIS MORNING STARTED UP FINE,STOPPED AT GAS STATION FOR A DRINK ON WAY TO WORK,WENT BACK TO CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START,AFTER SEVERAL TRIES IT FINALLY DID,MAKING ME LATE FOR WORK. HAVE HAD THE 2007 HUMMER H3 FOR MAYBE 4 DAYS!!! AND ALREADY HAVING ISSUES? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11175820 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,565 milesOscoda, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,565.
NHTSA complaint #11130047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesKEY Largo, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I DON'T KNOW WHY I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MIN.BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL START THIS IS CRAZY AND NO ONE WANTS TO FIX THE ISSUE.I HAVE HAD IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THEY SAY ITS ALL THE HUMMER H3S THAT THIS PROBLEM IS IN THE COMPUTER AND WILL COST ME OVER $800 TO FIX THATS CRAZY THIS SHOULD BE PUT FOR RECALL NOT GOOD BUSINESS I HAVE CHILDREN THAT IF THERES AN EMERGANCY MY HUMMER WONT START. REALLY GM GET IT TOGETHER THIS HAPPENES ALL THE TIME AND HALF THE TIME I HAVE TO WAIT 20 TO 30 MIN FOR IT TO START
NHTSA complaint #11121746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesWallace, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PASSLOCK ISSUES NOT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO START. WAIT 10MIN WITH MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS.
NHTSA complaint #11121784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesIndiana, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIR/MA'AM, I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE 2007 HUMMER H3 SECURITY SYSTEM NOT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO START UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. I MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE TO HIGH STANDARDS AND OVER THE LAST 8 MONTHS HAVE HAD ISSUES STARTING MY HUMMER. WHEN THE HUMMER DOES NOT START, YOU MUST WAIT 10-15 MINUTES TO EVEN ATTEMPT TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WILL TURN OVER, BUT NO FUEL IS SENT TO THE ENGINE TO START. IF IT DOESN'T START AGAIN, YOU MUST WAIT ANOTHER 10-15 MINUTES. THE LATTER HAS HAPPENED TO ME 5 OR 6 TIMES IN JUST THE LAST 2 MONTHS. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO GM ABOUT THIS EXACT ISSUE, AND HAS FALLEN ON DEAF EARS. MANY VEHICLE FORUM USERS COMPLAIN OF THE EXACT ISSUE AS WELL, WITH ZERO ASSISTANCE FROM GM AS SEEN HERE: HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-C8039_DS531571 I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE SPORADIC SECURITY LOCKDOWN (PASSLOCK) OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, FUEL IS CUT OFF FROM THE RUNNING ENGINE, SPEED/STEERING/BRAKING WILL BE MINIMIZED, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH IS INCREASED EXPONENTIALLY. PLEASE ADVISE GM THERE NEEDS TO BE A FIX FOR THIS AND ENSURE THEY COMPLY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. I BELIEVE MY PHOTOS OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FAN RESISTOR BEING BURNT HELPED GET GM ISSUE A RECALL, AND I HOPE THIS WILL URGE THEM TO FIX AS WELL
NHTSA complaint #11102929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesPortage, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL PLAY SMALL AMOUNT , SEEMED TO START WANDERING ON ROAD, FOUND STEERING U JOINT SHOT AT LOWER SHAFT, DEALER REPLACED AND ALSO FOUND LIKE A SMALL KNOCK SOUND IN UPPER STEER SHAFT, THAT NEEDED REPLACED ALSO.ELECTRIAL BAD, OWNED HUMMER IN 2009, HAVE REPLACED LEFT DOOR CONTROL FOR DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS, CHARGING SYSTEM MODULE, BCM, HEATER FAN WIRING, TOP REAR STOP LIGHT, ( NOT REPLACED COST TO MUCH ) LEFT STEER WHEEL BEARING ( NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD ) RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT,WARPED REAR ROTORS, JUST BCM REPLACED FRIDAY AND NOW SUNDAY WENT TO DRIVE AND STABILITY TRACK AND ABS LIGHTS ON , SHUT ENGINE OFF, RE-STARTED AND WARNINGS WERE GONE, THESE H NEEDS CHECKED , A FRIEND OF MINE JUST BOUGHT ONE 2006 AND HAD TO REPLACE ECM AND COMPLETE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. ?
NHTSA complaint #11025371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,600 milesDumont, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE WON'T START. THE PASSLOCK PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM STARTING. THE CAR ALARM WILL START WHILE I'M OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE VEHICLE WON'T START. I REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT THE PASSLOCK STILL MAKES THE ALARM GO OFF WHILE ITS LOCKED IN THE DRIVEWAY.
NHTSA complaint #11005946 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,171 milesSomerdale, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FERRIS CHEVROLET WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,171.
NHTSA complaint #11000254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 179,615 milesKerrvillet, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AS I WAS REACHING A LIGHT TO SLOW DOWN BEHIND A VEHICLE, MY CAR UP IN DIES ON ME OUT OF NOWHERE. I WAS UNSURE AS TO WHAT HAPPENED SEEING AS I JUST INTENDED TO SLOW DOWN FOR MY HUMMER TO JUST COMPLETELY DIE ON ME. I HAD IT IN DRIVE BUT IT DIED HOW IT WAS (MY SPEEDOMETER WAS STILL SITTING AT 40 MPH). I HAD NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE SO I WAS CONFUSED IN SCARED BECAUSE WHEN MY VEHICLE STOPPED, NOTHING WOULD TURN ON NOT EVEN MY HAZARD LIGHTS. I WAS UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER DRIVERS TO LET THEM KNOW THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH THE KEY NOT EVEN CLICKING TO THE IGNITION. I CALLED THE POLICE TO BRING A DETOUR AND A TOW TUCK.
NHTSA complaint #10981399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesPowder Springs, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE THEFT LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND UNKNOWN FUSES RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
NHTSA complaint #10980914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesWheelersburg, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE BATTERY CONTINUES TO BE DEAD: SOMETIMES STARTS, SOMETIMES DOESN'T. I'VE REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE AND PROBLEM REMAINS. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM? I LOVE MY HUMMER, BUT I AM AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE IN IT BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO GET STRANDED WHEN IT IS BELOW FREEZING OUTSIDE. CURRENTLY I HAVE TO CARRY A SPARE BATTERY AND JUMPER CABLES IN MY BACKSEAT JUST TO GET IT STARTED WHEN THIS PROBLEM ACTS UP. ALSO AFFECTING MY ABILITY TO WORK AND TAKE CARE OF MY FAMILY. STRONGLY SUGGEST A CLASS-ACTION LAW SUIT AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!
NHTSA complaint #10939629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,300 milesMarysville, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I PURCHASED THIS 2007 HUMMER H3 ON JUNE 2016 WITH 77,000 MILES ON IT. ON 11/13/2016 WITH 80,300+ MILES , I EXPERIENCED THE FIRST NO START CONDITION DUE TO "PASSLOCK THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM" INDICATOR BLINKING WHEN I TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED UP THE OWNERS MANUAL ON PAGE 100 AND IT INDICATED TO WAIT 10 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE STARTED AFTER WAITING FOR 10 MINUTES. THE SECOND NO START CONDITION WITH "PASSLOCK THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM" INDICATOR BLINKING AGAIN WAS ON 12/05/2016 WITH 80,900+ MILES AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS FREEZING POINT AT THAT TIME AND I HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES INSIDE THE COLD VEHICLE BEFORE I CAN START IT AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10934537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,642 milesWalterboro, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE STARTER FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT UP TO TEN MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,642.
NHTSA complaint #10927872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trabuco Canyon, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEVERAL TIMES, WHILE PARKED, THE PASSLOCK SECURITY SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY DISABLES THE ENGINE FROM STARTING. AFTER WAITING 10 MINUTES THE SYSTEM WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO START. THIS MAKES STARTING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY VERY UNRELIABLE AND DANGEROUS.
NHTSA complaint #10924527 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesLA Qunita, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #10906217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesCarlsbad, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION SWITCH ON THIS VEHICLE IS FAILING SAME AS ON OTHER GM VEHICLES WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED. SWITCH SETTING CHANGES INTO OFF POSITION SHUTTING OFF VEHICLE WHEN A MODERATE BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD IS ENCOUNTERED, SHUTTING OFF VEHICLE AND LOCKING STEERING WHEEL. GM REFUSES TO HONOR RECALL FOR IGNITION SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED UNDER ACTIVE RECALL/LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT. 5 OCCURRENCES OF THIS SHUT DOWN TO-DATE. GM COMPLAINT NUMBER 8-2272247746 WAS RESOLVED IN THEIR OPINION BY STATING TO ME THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE CURRENT GM IGNITION RECALL. THE STATED THAT THEY SHARE MY SAFETY CONCERN AND BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT MY EXPENSE. THEY SUGGESTED CONTACTING SAFE CARS.GOV TO ATTEMPT ADDING THIS VEHICLE TO ACTIVE RECALL. PLEASE HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10894772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,000 milesSteamwood, ILFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER MADE MANY ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS FAILED AND A BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
NHTSA complaint #10888240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPEAT NO START DUE TO FAULTY SECURITY SYSTEM. HAD TO GO TO EMERGENCY ROOM AND COULD NOT GO DUE TO FAULTY SECURITY OR "PASS LOCK" ISSUE AND THIS IS APPARENTLY KNOWN. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE!
NHTSA complaint #10887359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Odessa, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY CAR WILL NOT START DUE TO THE PASS LOCK ENGAGING WHEN I GO TO START THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO WAIT 10 TO 15 MINUTES FOR PASS LOCK TO RESET AND THEN IT WILL START. MY CAR IS ALWAYS PARKED WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR A YEAR NOW, STARTED ONCE A MONTH AND NOW IT'S EVERY 2 WEEKS.
NHTSA complaint #10876752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesThorne BAY, AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PASSLOCK PROBLEM (GM SECURITY) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL AT ANY SPEED WITH NO POWER BRAKES OR STEERING TILL YOU COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND TRY IT AGAIN MIGHT GO 1 MILE MIGHT GO 100 MILES BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN, PASSLOCK LIGHT FLASHES WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, TONS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, THIS HAS HAPPENED 100'S OF TIMES TILL I TOOK IT TO THE ONLY SERVICE MECHANIC SHOP ON OUR ISLAND IN ALASKA AND IT HAS SAT THERE FOR A MONTH NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM AND NO DEALERSHIP HAS COME THROUGH ON THE PHONE TO HELP EITHER
NHTSA complaint #10873196 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesMemphis, TN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SUCCESSFULLY START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10861542 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesNEW Orleans, LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE RADIO TURNED ON INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #10853399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 87,000 milesSulphur, LACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I KEEP GETTING A CODE THAT STATES THAT MY TRUCK RUNS WITH A LOW ENGINE TEMPERATURE. PLUS MY TRUCK HAS HAD A LEAK FROM SOME WHERE AROUND THE LOWER WINDSHIELD THAT IS CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND SOAKING WET FLOORS! WE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK FOR THE LEAK AND TRY TO FIX THIS ISSUE BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND WE WERE ALSO TOLD BY A FEW DEALERSHIP THAT THEY HAVE SEEN A LOT OF H3 HUMMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM! ALSO WE ARE HAVING ISSUES THAT CAUSES THE TRACTION SIGNAL TO COME ON REGULARLY AND IT CAUSES MY TRUCK TO LOCK UP. IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED US TO WRECK SEVERAL TIMES! IT'S VERY SCARY TO DRIVE MY HUMMER! EVERY TIME WE HAVE ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS WE ARE ALWAYS IN MOTION AND IT'S ALWAYS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN WE ARE DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. IT NEVER SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN!! THIS HAS BEEN CONTINUING GOING ON EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2014
NHTSA complaint #10840152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesLeavenworth, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I RECEIVED AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL LETTER FROM HUMMER (GM) IN AUGUST 2015 FOR MY 2007 HUMMER H3. IT IS SAFETY RECALL 15042. THE LETTER INDICATED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY RECALL STATING THE CONNECTOR MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED IN THE HEAT/VENT/AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM MAY OVERHEAT UNDER EXTENDED OPERATIONAL PERIODS AT HIGH AND MEDIUM-HIGH BLOWER SPEEDS. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS THERE COULD BE A RISK OF FIRE. THE LETTER SAID PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE AND WHEN THEY WERE I WOULD BE CONTACTED TO ARRANGE A SERVICE APPOINT. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS AND NO CALL, I CONTACTED THE NUMBER, 1-800-833-6537, AND ASKED WHAT THE HOLD-UP IS ON THE PARTS? I WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE. AFTER SEVERAL MORE MONTHS, I CALLED AGAIN ONLY TO RECEIVE THE SAME EXCUSE WITH NO PROJECTED DATE OF ARRIVAL. TO ME THIS UNACCEPTABLE ESPECIALLY THIS RECALL INVOLVES A POTENTIAL RISK OF A FIRE. IT IS NOW MARCH 2016 AND I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT IT TAKES SO LONG TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENTS. I AM HESITANT TO USE THE BLOWER MOTOR BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FIRE RISK.
NHTSA complaint #10839195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTIONS FOR THE AC/HEATER FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V421000 (VISIBILITY) AND 10V179000 (STRUCTURE) BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10836986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.