Engine was replaced at 163,000 miles now at 168,000 miles the frame is rusted beyond repair and is about to give at any moment nothing really left near rear axels. This could have definitely caused a horrible accident to myself or others having a big car just give way and collapse. Took it to mechanic who warned me first the…
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Engine was replaced at 163,000 miles now at 168,000 miles the frame is rusted beyond repair and is about to give at any moment nothing really left near rear axels. This could have definitely caused a horrible accident to myself or others having a big car just give way and collapse. Took it to mechanic who warned me first then next day took it to body shop that said nothing could be done. Basically both said get rid of it for parts as fast as you can and don’t look back. After the body shop guy actually showed me the rusted out areas i was scared to even drive it like the 10miles back to my house. It sucks after spending all that money on an engine and now having this issue and now having to buy a new car.
NHTSA ODI #11569854
78,000 miles · Jun 19, 2019
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THE DRAIN TUBES FOR THE SUNROOF BECOME CLOGGED AND GET PINCHED IN THE TRIM OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING WATER TO DRAIN INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE WATER DAMAGE.
NHTSA ODI #11221112
120,000 miles · May 31, 2017
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE HOOD VENT GRILL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CRACKED THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD VENT GRILL CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN UNKNOWN VEHICLE AND A CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE HOOD VENT GRILL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CRACKED THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD VENT GRILL CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN UNKNOWN VEHICLE AND A CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10992461
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2016
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE HOOD LOUVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN 2012, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V179000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY WAS INSUFFICIENT AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE HOOD LOUVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. IN 2012, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V179000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY WAS INSUFFICIENT AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10823696
42,000 miles · Apr 9, 2013
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SUNROOF DRAINS COLLECT WATER AND THERE IS MOISTURE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. BASED ON THE DEALERSHIP REVIEW IT IS DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE DRAINS DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10505665
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2012
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PROBLEM: REAR PASSENGER DOORS WHEN DRIVING IN WET MUD,SLUSH FREEZE REAR PASSENGER DOORS SHUT IN FREEZING WEATHER... YOU CAN NOT GET DOORS OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT.... CHILDREN OR ADULTS WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT WITH REALLY NO WAY OUT... THERE IS NO REAR CARGO MANUAL DOOR RELEASE EITHER... MOST ADULTS COULD NOT G…
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PROBLEM: REAR PASSENGER DOORS WHEN DRIVING IN WET MUD,SLUSH FREEZE REAR PASSENGER DOORS SHUT IN FREEZING WEATHER... YOU CAN NOT GET DOORS OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT.... CHILDREN OR ADULTS WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE REAR PASSENGER SEAT WITH REALLY NO WAY OUT... THERE IS NO REAR CARGO MANUAL DOOR RELEASE EITHER... MOST ADULTS COULD NOT GET OVER SEAT FRONT OR REAR SEAT TO TRY AND EXIT VEHICLE ANYWAY.... THIS DOOR FREEZING HAS HAPPENED TO ME (3) TIMES WHEN DRIVING ON WET SLUSH OR MUDDY ROADS IN FREEZING WEATHER......THE REAR DOORS TAKE IN THESE ELEMENTS BECAUSE OF POOR DESIGNED REAR DOOR SEALS... WHEN I SAY FROZEN SHUT, I MEAN REALLY FROZEN.... THESE ELEMENTS ALSO MAKE IT INTO THE SIDES OF THE REAR SEATS.... I WILL REPORT THIS CONDITION TO GM HUMMER BUT I BELIEVE I'LL ONLY GET A RUN AROUND.... I FEEL THIS COULD BE A DEATH TRAP FOR CHILDREN OR ANYONE... THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.... IF YOU CAN PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE..... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10443229
37,784 miles · Nov 4, 2010
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NOTHING LEAD TO THE FAILURE. SECOND OCCURRENCE IN 11 MONTH PERIOD OF TIME. FIRST OCCURRENCE 12/3/2009 AND NOW ANOTHER REPAIR NEEDED 11/4/2010. SUNROOF CHANNELS CLOGGING AND LEAKING WATER INTO VEHICLE. HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN WHEN WATER POUR THROUGH THE VEHICLE DOUSING AND DISTRACTING THE DRIVER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POSSIB…
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NOTHING LEAD TO THE FAILURE. SECOND OCCURRENCE IN 11 MONTH PERIOD OF TIME. FIRST OCCURRENCE 12/3/2009 AND NOW ANOTHER REPAIR NEEDED 11/4/2010. SUNROOF CHANNELS CLOGGING AND LEAKING WATER INTO VEHICLE. HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN WHEN WATER POUR THROUGH THE VEHICLE DOUSING AND DISTRACTING THE DRIVER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POSSIBLE JERK OF THE WHEEL OR WRECK. FRONT WINDSHIELD ALSO BEGINS TO FOG TO DO MOISTURE AND IMPEDES VIEW OF ROAD. WATER POURING INTO VEHICLE CAUSING MOLD IN CARPET, SEATS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10363985
37,550 miles · Mar 2, 2010
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAD SPOTS AND BUBBLES WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW THE CONTACT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD CLEARLY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS CRACKED ALONG THE BASE OF THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RUST SPOTS COMPLETELY COVERED THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HUMMER H3. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAD SPOTS AND BUBBLES WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW THE CONTACT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD CLEARLY. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS CRACKED ALONG THE BASE OF THE SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RUST SPOTS COMPLETELY COVERED THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 37550.
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.
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.
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