NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
76 reportsClear category filter70,000 miles · Sep 25, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
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…
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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 ODI #11025371
101,600 miles · Jul 17, 2017
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 ODI #11005946
112,171 miles · Jun 20, 2017
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…
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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 ODI #11000254
179,615 miles · Apr 29, 2017
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 BEF…
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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 ODI #10981399
145,000 miles · Apr 26, 2017
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 NOTIFI…
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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 ODI #10980914
135,000 miles · Jan 4, 2017
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. C…
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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 ODI #10939629
80,300 miles · Dec 11, 2016
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 ST…
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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 ODI #10934537
121,642 miles · Nov 25, 2016
Electrical System
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 MANUFACT…
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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 ODI #10927872
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2016
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
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 ODI #10924527
150,000 miles · Sep 13, 2016
Electrical System
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 150,0…
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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 ODI #10906217
Official recalls
2Jul 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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗