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Hummer H3 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (3%)

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Hummer H3 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

110000 mi

US $60
AC recharge (first time) 
143000 mi

US $199
blower motor emplacement 

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2008 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

134700 mi

US $368
Starter replacement 
110000 mi Both of my Hummer H3's had the burning smell and melted the connector that went to the resistor in the HVAC. It is now a recall for all Hummer H3. 
63300 mi AC control module failed to blend hot and cold. Control module replaced. Buttons malfunctioning on radio. Radio replaced. 

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2008 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.7L I5 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

28000 mi Rear Camera in mirror does not operate compass & temp stop working and cruse control not working. It comes & goes. dealer said it was because of a aftermarket starter/Alarm this was the easy way out.I then took Truck to Alarm company 
45000 mi

US $170
New Battery 
30000 mi Passenger tail light out from fuse that kept blowing, faulty wire found and fixed. 500 mile drive in 100+ temps, AC began blowing white smoke through center vents, could smell something burning. Turned AC off and turned it on the next day, no problems. Took it to dealer, problem could not be replicated. 

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2007 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.7L I5 5-speed manual AWD w/low range

70000 mi

US $138
OEM battery died, side walls were bulged out, plates failure 
78000 mi

US $325
Master window control driver side failed, driver window would not work and power door locks would not work 
78000 mi Parisitic discharge from battery drain.If car not driven daily, battery will die on start.Thought problem would resolve after master window switch replaced.On battery number 3, warranty replaced twice.Will try to find drain this weekend. 
47000 mi Driver door switch was corroded "doors" DIC would not turn off nor would interior lights extinguish. removed door switch, cleaned contacts and coated with a light coat of WD-40. Works perfectly now. Took 1 hr and checked all doors. 
134300 mi HVAC recall. Burning smell and melted the connector that went to the resistor in the HVAC. It is now a recall for all Hummer H3s. 

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2007 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.7L I5 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

15000 mi tire pressure monitor light on. 
45000 mi Fuel gauge will read completely empty after filling up, or low after fill up. Once vehicle is turned off it will show correctly. This has happened at least 10 times since March 2011. 
25000 mi An occasional flicker noticed in the NAV screen 
23000 mi power outlet fuse was blown 
60000 mi Relay and connector burned up, safety recall no parts to repair as of yet. Repaired myself for $35.00 only 2 speeds on motor, not four. A/c works good. Waiting for parts to fix the right way. 
100000 mi

US $350
HVAC system Heater temperature would not adjust to hothe settings. 
105000 mi Tire Pressure Monitor damaged. 
74000 mi

US $270
wiring harness for dash ac/defrost/heat fan burned out and had to be replaced. 
58200 mi

US $1290
Expansion valve replacement 
70000 mi

US $870
Needed new control head. System not cooling 
56000 mi Short in horn contacts at steering wheel. Dealer fixed by pulling on horn pad 

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2006 Hummer H3

Engine not specified

55000 mi

US $125
Replaced HVAC wiring harness and relay. 
58000 mi Lights out in door window controls. 
53000 mi Replace TPMS sensor in right rear tire. 

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 5-speed manual AWD w/low range

21000 mi roll-over sensor for the airbag (SRS) had to be replaced due to a faulty sensor replaced rear door switch 
13000 mi Subwoofer making a buzzing sound.  
15000 mi Defective stereo subwoofer. 

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

28000 mi CD player jammed 
46000 mi AC Blower Motor Resistor and wiring harness shorted out and smelled like smoke. It still worked - surprisingly. Most I've heard stop working. We smelled burning from the vents.  We smelled mold coming from the vents. We also started getting headaches. Turns out the evaporator holds condensation and turns to mold. A common problem on GM vehicles. Added Evaporator Dryer and sprayed A/C treatment in core to kill the mold. 
34000 mi in shop end of august and again first of september only one day, according to shop ticket both times they replaced same part, resistor and plug module 
34000 mi Replaced blower motor resistor and plug module a second time. 
10000 mi Headlight problem (still on going). 
10000 mi OnStar module died. 
23560 mi horn honks when vehicle first shut off and driver or passenger door opens. 
24180 mi

C $120
Horn sounds faintly when driver door is open after shutting off engine. 
42160 mi Right rear passenger door light actuating switch not working. r/r switch again. 
45000 mi

US $200
replaced left rear brakelight AC recharge 
52000 mi

US $502
AC/HEATER BLOWER MOTOR , FRONT BRAKES ROTORS AND PADS 
89360 mi

C $200
Whindshield whiper motor broke (right side), 
93000 mi

C $200
Windshield wiper (right side) broke for a second time in a year and third times for the last 2 years 
86000 mi

US $25
Burned Wire ends on connector to resistor for heater/air conditioning blower motor speed control. It is mounted below and behind glovebox. Very poor setup and should be a recall as every one I know had the same problem on H3's 
59000 mi

US $180
Climate control unit light and rear door switch.  
89100 mi

US $35
Right rear turn single socket replaced 
105400 mi

US $550
Replaced blower motor resistor and plug module. 
80000 mi keyless entry would not lock/unlock doors--drivers side window inoperative 
46000 mi Air condition control knob had a burned out LED. three button control panel replaced at no charge. Under warrenty 
99000 mi

US $40
Xsr would not crank. Checked battery and foud it was unable to charge. 
105000 mi

US $35
A/C stop blowing cold. Replaced blower and recharge A/C 
53000 mi PBM and electrical activation switch replaced for traction control system 

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2006 Hummer H3 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

13000 mi Air bag light for passenger side was not working. Ordered part...then wrong part came in...so finally got appt, free loaner Hummer and then it was fixed. 

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