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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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
460–25K
3225–50K
6450–75K
5475–100K
71100–150K
19150K+
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.
What to inspect
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
Wheels complaints
5 reports1) 1.5 YEARS AGO WE STARTED GETTING "MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 5" CODE AND NOW IT IS MULTIPLE MISFIRES. 2) MY FANCY RIMS ARE PEELING
THE INSIDE CHROME WHEELS OF MY WIFE'S 2006 HUMMER H3 ARE FLAKING OFF AND PEELING. PIECES OF THE DEBRIS COME LOOSE AT ALL TIMES (ESPECIALLY WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION). MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT IT WILL INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE PADS WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED TO SLOW/STOP THE VEHICLE. SINCE MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE IN THIS CAR MORE…
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THE INSIDE CHROME WHEELS OF MY WIFE'S 2006 HUMMER H3 ARE FLAKING OFF AND PEELING. PIECES OF THE DEBRIS COME LOOSE AT ALL TIMES (ESPECIALLY WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION). MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT IT WILL INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE PADS WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED TO SLOW/STOP THE VEHICLE. SINCE MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE IN THIS CAR MORE FREQUENTLY, I DO NOT WANT THIS TO BECOME AN INCIDENT THAT COULD LEAD TO AN AVOIDABLE ACCIDENT. I HAVE PICTURES THAT DETAIL MY CONCERN WITH THE INSIDE OF THE CHROME WHEELS THAT I COULD SEND TO YOU (SHOULD YOU NEED THEM).
THERE WAS NO,ACCIDENT,I TRADE MY 09 MUSTANG IN TO WALTERS MAZDA,MITSUBISHI,IN PIKEVILLE KY,I DID NOTICE A STRANGE NOISE IN THE TIRES,SO I TOOK IT TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED,AND THE NOISE GOT LOUDER,SO I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE TO BE CHECKED,THE MECHANIC TOLD ME MY BALL JOINTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS READY TO FALL OUT,I BOUGHT THE VEHI…
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THERE WAS NO,ACCIDENT,I TRADE MY 09 MUSTANG IN TO WALTERS MAZDA,MITSUBISHI,IN PIKEVILLE KY,I DID NOTICE A STRANGE NOISE IN THE TIRES,SO I TOOK IT TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED,AND THE NOISE GOT LOUDER,SO I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE TO BE CHECKED,THE MECHANIC TOLD ME MY BALL JOINTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS READY TO FALL OUT,I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AS IS,BUT I CALLED THE CAR LOT AND ASKED FOR A LITTLE HELP ,SINCE MY 09 MUSTANG WAS IN PERFECT SHAPE RUNNING AND MECHANICAL WISE.AND THEY WONT HELP ME,MY WHEEL COULD HAVE FELL OFF AND CAUSED ME TO WRECK,OR GET KILLED..I DON'T THINK THE CAR FAX IS CORRECT,THERE WAS NO PAPER IN THE VEHICLE SAYING BUY AS IS.I HAVE ONLY HAD IT A FEW WKS.THE OWNER SAID ALL HE HAD TO DO TO THE MUSTANG WAS PUT FRONT BRAKES WELL THAT ONLY COST 20,DOLLARS,IAM WILL BE OUT 500.I WAS TOLD DO NOT DRIVE UNTIL I GET THIS FIXED..I WAS SOLD A VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE,AND DONE VERY DIRTY.PLEASE HELP ME. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING HE NOTICED THAT THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATED LOW PRESSURE IN THE TIRES. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE TIRES, AND NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR HAD LOW TIRE PRESSURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE ALLOY OF THE PASSENGER'S REAR WHEEL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING HE NOTICED THAT THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATED LOW PRESSURE IN THE TIRES. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE TIRES, AND NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR HAD LOW TIRE PRESSURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN THE ALLOY OF THE PASSENGER'S REAR WHEEL. THE DEALER DISMOUNTED THE TIRES AND THE CORROSION ADHERED TO THE BEAD OF THE TIRE ,AND 4 INCHES OF THE TIRE STUCK TO THE RIM OF THE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD PAY TO REPLACE THE TIRE, INCLUDING GRINDING OFF THE CORROSION ON ALL 4 WHEELS. THE CONTACT WANTED NHTSA TO BE AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED DEALER INFORMED HIM TIRE STRIKING AN OBJECT, WHERE TIRED WAS BADLY CORRODED COULD CAUSE BLOW OUT. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATED 05/23/07 *TR
Official recalls
415V421000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.