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2006 Hummer H3

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most H3 years

Owner complaints for the 2006 Hummer H3 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 91.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

286 reports with mileage · 75 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 96 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports27 fire reports7 injury reports

Structure complaints

36 reports
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Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2016
Structure

THE FACIA ON THE TOP OF THE HOOD FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION ON A STREET HIT ANOTHER CAR IT WAS A RECALL THAT THE DEALER SAID HAD BEEN FIXED ALL THEY DID WAS PUT GLUE ON IT

NHTSA ODI #10853883

184,000 miles · Jan 20, 2016
StructureVisibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT BLOW HOT OR COLD AIR. IN ADDITION, THE BLACK HOOD LOUVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. PRIOR TO THE HOOD LOUVER FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V179000(STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT RE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT BLOW HOT OR COLD AIR. IN ADDITION, THE BLACK HOOD LOUVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. PRIOR TO THE HOOD LOUVER FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V179000(STRUCTURE). 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 ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 184,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10821199

135,000 miles · Sep 15, 2015
Electrical SystemStructure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD WAS NOT PROPERLY STAYING UP AND THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY HOLD THE HOOD UPON CLOSING IT. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE UPON STARTING. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHOR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD WAS NOT PROPERLY STAYING UP AND THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY HOLD THE HOOD UPON CLOSING IT. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE UPON STARTING. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT WAS INTERNALLY OCCURRING AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN TWO RECALLS, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 10V179000 (STRUCTURE) AND 15V421000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

NHTSA ODI #10763867

121,000 miles · Sep 14, 2015
Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 60 MPH, A PLASTIC PARTICLE FROM THE HOOD FRACTURED AND STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 121,000.

NHTSA ODI #10763564

109,013 miles · Sep 3, 2015
Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE PARKED, THE DRAIN HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE ALLOWED RAIN WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE CONTROL PANEL TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE PARKED, THE DRAIN HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE ALLOWED RAIN WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE CAUSED THE CONTROL PANEL TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,013.

NHTSA ODI #10761322

130,000 miles · Aug 17, 2015
Electrical SystemStructure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE ANTI-THEFT WAS ACTIVATED, IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED USING THE KEY FOB OR MANUALLY. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE LOCKED, AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE ANTI-THEFT WAS ACTIVATED, IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DEACTIVATED USING THE KEY FOB OR MANUALLY. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE LOCKED, AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT DURING RAINY WEATHER, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRAIN HOLES ON TOP OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG WERE WET. THE FAILURE RECURRED DURING THE RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 09/18/15*LJ UPDATED 09/22/15*JB

NHTSA ODI #10749191

1,000 miles · Mar 7, 2013
Electrical SystemStructure

WE HAVE BATTLING THE PROBLEM OF THE SUNROOF LEAKING ON OUR HUMMER. THERE IS DRAIN TUBES IN THE CORNERS OF THE SUNROOF THIS WATER IS SUPPOSED TO GO DO THESE TUBES THEN ON THE GROUND. HOW EVER THIS IS NOT THE CASE. IN MOST CASES THE WATER LEAKS DOWN THE PILLARS IN THE TRUCKS DASH COMPARTMENT AND SOAKS THE CARPET ON BOTH SIDES AND …

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WE HAVE BATTLING THE PROBLEM OF THE SUNROOF LEAKING ON OUR HUMMER. THERE IS DRAIN TUBES IN THE CORNERS OF THE SUNROOF THIS WATER IS SUPPOSED TO GO DO THESE TUBES THEN ON THE GROUND. HOW EVER THIS IS NOT THE CASE. IN MOST CASES THE WATER LEAKS DOWN THE PILLARS IN THE TRUCKS DASH COMPARTMENT AND SOAKS THE CARPET ON BOTH SIDES AND THE HEAD LINER. WE HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL ACCESSIONS AND THEY JUST SAY THEY WERE STOP UP BUT THEY JUST LEAK THE NEXT DAY LIKE NOTHING HAS EVEN BEEN DONE. THEY CHARGE 300 DOLLARS TO DO THIS. I HAVE THE TECHNICIAN TELL ME THAT NOTHING HE HAS DONE WILL FIX THIS OFF THE RECORD..WHEN THE WATER IS POURING IN THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO THE ONSTAR GOES OFF AND YOUR LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE GO DIM WE HAVE HAD THE CPU SHORT OUT DUE TO WATER THE BLOWER CONTROLLER BOTH FRONT SPEAKERS AND BEHIND THE DASH ALL THE METAL PARTS ARE COVERED IN RUST. WHEN THE ELECTRICAL PARTS SHORTED OUT THE WIRES WERE BURNT AND WE WERE DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED ON ONE OCCASION AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. WE HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TAKEN IT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT HELP. THE TRUCK IS ALWAYS DAMP INSIDE. THEN OF COURSE THE SMELL OF THE CARPETS. I EVEN HAVE CONTACTED GM AND JUST SAID TAKE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE GONNA CHARGE THE SAME THING. I AM SCARED FOR MY WIFE AND FAMILY TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK. WE WILL NOT EVEN LEAVE IN THE GARAGE DUE THE RISK OF FIRE. IF YOU GOOGLE THIS PROBLEM THERE IS OVER 60K TOPICS ON THIS AND FORUM AFTER FORUM ABOUT IT. AND EVERY IS SAYING THIS. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND GM IS NOT GOING TO STAND BEHIND THIS. I THINK SOMETHING SHOULD DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMETHING VERY BAD HAPPENS TO SOMEONE IN THESE TRUCKS. I JUST WANT IT FIXED NOTHING ELSE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10502024

76,741 miles · Feb 28, 2013
StructureVisibility

I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE 2009, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF DRAIN TUBES CLOGGING. WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND WAS GOING IN FOR IT'S SCHEDULED PMIS I WOULD HAVE THEM BLOW THE DRAIN TUBES OUT WITH AIR, BUT THE CLOGGING IS NOW BECOMING MORE FREQUENT, AND THE WATER IF NOT REMOVED CAN CAUSE…

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I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE 2009, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF DRAIN TUBES CLOGGING. WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND WAS GOING IN FOR IT'S SCHEDULED PMIS I WOULD HAVE THEM BLOW THE DRAIN TUBES OUT WITH AIR, BUT THE CLOGGING IS NOW BECOMING MORE FREQUENT, AND THE WATER IF NOT REMOVED CAN CAUSE HAVOC WITH THE CLOTH, ELECTRICAL & FLOORING. LAST WEEK I HAD A MILDEW SMELL BECAUSE OF ALL THE RAIN WE HAVE HAD, AND THE WATER BUILT UP IN THE SUNROOF DRAIN AREA. THESE TUBES ARE A DESIGN FLAW, AND THIS SHOULD ALSO BE A RECALL, AS THE WATER WILL BE THE MAIN CAUSE FOR PROBLEMS IN THIS SITUATION. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10500803

52,000 miles · Feb 20, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure

RADIATOR RUBS IN THE MIDDLE ON THE FRAME CAUSING STRESS TO THE TOP, CRACKLING CRACKS . .CAUSING LEAKAGE!! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10499476

107,000 miles · Sep 17, 2012
Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECTIVE PART AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

NHTSA ODI #10475624

Official recalls

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15V421000 · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor

Jul 1, 2015

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

10V179000 · Structure:body:hood

Apr 30, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy: 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.

06V417000 · Air Bags:frontal

Oct 31, 2006

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.

Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.

05V552000 · Equipment:other:labels

Dec 7, 2005

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.