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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%)

Chart based on 275 repairs.
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Hummer H3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 198 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

Hummer H3 in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2020
Aug 2013

44000 mi

US $2400
washer pump would not spray fluid onto the windshield trans cooler leaked water into transmission- required new trans cooler and transmission rebuild 
May 2018

106000 mi
Heater/AC blower motor needed to be removed, lubricated and re-installed 
Jun 2018

110000 mi

US $60
AC recharge (first time) 
Jul 2020

143000 mi

US $199
blower motor emplacement 

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2008.5 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

Hummer H3 in California, United States
Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
Jun 2022

112000 mi

US $2000
Transmission rebuilt. Cost was $2000. 

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2008 Hummer H3

Engine not specified

Hummer H3 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

C $460
Check engine light stays on. 

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2008 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

Hummer H3 in Alabama, United States
Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
Oct 2013

63300 mi
AC control module failed to blend hot and cold. Control module replaced. Buttons malfunctioning on radio. Radio replaced. 
Jan 2014

65300 mi
Right front CV boot damaged. Entire axle assembly replaced 
Mar 2014

67000 mi
Transfer case sensor error. Broken ground wire found in the harness. Harness replaced. 
Jan 2015

65000 mi

US $1750
Torn inner and outer cv boots driver side Top of radiator leaking because of no padding on upper retaining bracket. Original OEM design and install. DTC P0121. tech found the throttle body bad. 
Hummer H3 in Maryland, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Jul 2011

47000 mi
Total engine failure, 5.3L V8 
Apr 2013

93700 mi
Differential gasket leaking Oil Pan Gasket needed replacing, oil leak Replaced Shocks Replaced cat back exhaust 
Jan 2014

90800 mi

US $15
small coolant leak 
May 2014

120000 mi

US $25
Simple preventative maintenance- Oil Change, air filter cleaning (k&N) and MAF and throttle body cleaning (rough idle) 
Jun 2015

130000 mi

US $285
Warped rotor, front passenger side caliper frozen 
Oct 2015

134700 mi

US $368
Starter replacement 
Aug 2016

149000 mi

US $250
Heat shield on catalytic converter came loose (rusted weld), put exhaust strap on it. 
Sep 2016

149000 mi

US $800
Had to replace front wheel hub 
Oct 2016

150000 mi

US $1250
Replaced cracked radiator 
May 2017

162000 mi

US $700
The Pass-Lock system was malfunctioning and I could not remove the key despite being in park.  In addition, there was a passenger side leak (floor was getting saturated) in rain and had to replace weather stripping 
Aug 2017

166000 mi

US $750
Replaced transmission cooling lines that were leaking 
Sep 2017

166000 mi

US $79
the parking brake would not fully engage (car would roll slowly until the transmission stopped it), when attempting to tighten the cable the adjustment parts were found to be rusted and snapped when attempt was made 
Dec 2017

171000 mi

US $600
driver's side axle seal replacement due to corrosion  and ds wheel hub due to noise and excess movement. 
Feb 2018

176000 mi

US $1600
The vehicle went in for broken exhaust manifold bolts and an exhaust leak. I decided to replace both exhaust manifolds due to the age of the car but technically they were not required.  Upon working on the car the mechanic noticed an extremely rust steering shaft which I decided to replace 
Apr 2018

176000 mi

US $8500
I had a lifter freeze and destroy the cam lobe. The noise was hidden by the exhaust leak and became very apparent when exhaust was fixed. I could have replaced the lifter and cam but chose to replace the motor due to high mileage and metal particles in the oil. The cost of the motor replacement would have been $7k but I chose to replace all hoses, alternator, water pump, thermostat, fan clutch , plugs, coils, etc. If I had just done the lifter and cam the cost woudl have stayed around $1k 
Hummer H3 in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2020
Apr 2016

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. 
Hummer H3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2013 - Aug 2016
Feb 2014

142100 mi

US $7500
#5 bearing spun. Full engine replacement. 
Oct 2014

157500 mi

US $1000
Drivers front axle replaced. Axle wear could not keep seal. 
Hummer H3 in Maryland, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2015
Oct 2014

165000 mi

US $350
Master cylinder appeared to have stuck or open valve which resulted in a pedal to the floor condition. Knocking on it would free it temporarily. 

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2008 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

Hummer H3 in Delaware, United States
Dec 2015 - Feb 2022
Aug 2016

105000 mi

US $1
Radiator needed to be replaced 

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2008 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

Hummer H3 in Maine, United States
May 2011 - Oct 2011
Jul 2011

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. 
Hummer H3 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

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 
Nov 2014

45000 mi

US $170
Engine service light replace Gas Cap.1st. according to repair manual. Then had to replace Gas tank Pressure valve at gas tank. New Battery 
Dec 2016

54000 mi

US $30
Muffler Heat shield clamp broke & had to be replaced. 
Jun 2018

59000 mi

US $5900
tires & rims Chrome coming off old rims. Lub Eng,Front & rear Diff,Transfer case & Auto Trans. brake lines fuel inj flush 
Hummer H3 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2014
May 2014

77000 mi

US $100
Steering column intermediate shaft failure. Difficult steering off center and no on center feel. 
Jun 2014

77000 mi
Occasional engine loss of power under high steering load when just starting up after about a week of sitting. 
Hummer H3 in Maryland, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

54000 mi

US $748
Radiator cracked at top causing leak. Vehicle also has a rough idle. Cause of Idle unknown 
Hummer H3 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2021 - Feb 2023
May 2021

97000 mi

US $240
Inner tie rods needed replacement. 
Jul 2021

97000 mi

US $524
Front right bearing needed replacement. 
Jan 2022

103000 mi

US $250
Engine started running warm on warmer days. Thermostat needed to be replaced. 
Jan 2023

109000 mi

US $500
Front differential bushings were shot and needed replacement. 
Feb 2023

111000 mi

US $1200
Both front wheel bearings were worn and needed replacement. 

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2007 Hummer H3

Engine not specified

Hummer H3 in Florida, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

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. 

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2007 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

Hummer H3 in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

66000 mi

US $180
Rear U joint failed ten days out of five year warranty, had my local shop change both U joints on shaft, one that failed is greasable, non failed is non greasable, same job would have cost $580.00 at local dealer with truck just 10 days oow 
Jun 2012

70000 mi

US $138
OEM battery died, side walls were bulged out, plates failure 
Dec 2012

78000 mi

US $325
Master window control driver side failed, driver window would not work and power door locks would not work 
Jan 2013

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. 
Feb 2013

78500 mi
Seat trim was causing parasitic drain on battery. It was cracked and constantly pressing down on the power seat button. Realigned the plastic trim and screwed it into place, the drain on battery was resolved. 
Jul 2013

82000 mi

US $300
Servo valve in sensor showed engine light, design change made a $100 part cost $200 with $100 installation. 
Nov 2013

87000 mi

US $650
Driver side front wheel bearing with TPM retails over $400 for part $650 with oil change and tire rotation (5) 
Jan 2014

80000 mi

US $300
Emergency brake cable frayed and was not releasing, put on helper spring, still would hang up, plastic handle broke off, had to replace handle and cable and cross cable 
Mar 2014

90000 mi

US $600
Passenger side front wheel bearing with 7 year warranty 
Sep 2014

95000 mi

US $807
Radiator needed to be replaced as well as a u joint. 
Dec 2016

115000 mi

US $170
Leaking boot driver side 
Hummer H3 in Indiana, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

75000 mi

US $5000
transmission went out, limped in 
Hummer H3 in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015

67000 mi

US $2600
Cylinder number 5 misfiring, valves stuck. Entire block needed rebuilt. This is a common problem with this engine and GM is ignoring. 
Hummer H3 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
Sep 2014

50000 mi

US $850
Due to a poorly designed sunroof draining sust leaks caused sensors to get wet and tripped the warning lights to ping ABS and stability system errors. 
Hummer H3 in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Nov 2019
Mar 2015

118000 mi

US $55
Water Pump leaking (bearing) 
May 2015

121000 mi

US $1384
Leaking out of the output transfer case seal, and clutch slip. 
Feb 2016

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. 
Apr 2017

160000 mi

US $75
Replace left FRT axle. 

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2007 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

Hummer H3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Nov 2011

69500 mi
Radiator went bad, and the Hummer dealer replaced it and flushed the cooling system for free.. Wright Hummer in Wexford PA is the best dealer I have seen that takes customer service serious.. They are #1. 
Hummer H3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Oct 2011

36300 mi
hard idle, replaced stock air intake with k/n air intake, also added g force power chip. idle now better, gas mileage up 6 to 7 m.p.g. 
Oct 2013

48000 mi

US $780
Right side wheel brg. And hub assy. Broke.play as much as 2 " in wheel and tire when on lift. Rotate tires found problem.hummer drove as though there was nothing wrong,,wow. 
Jun 2014

52000 mi

US $786
Cracked wheel bearing,passenger side. 
Jul 2015

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. 
Sep 2016

68000 mi

US $1100
Drivers side wheel bearing,belt,rear brakes,alignment inspection,rear shocks. 
Jan 2017

52500 mi

US $300
Pass lock system,replaced ignition tumbler. 
Aug 2017

76000 mi

US $1200
Shocks,front, breaks front, tires all four. 
Hummer H3 in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2015
Feb 2013

48200 mi
Catalytic converter was replaced. 
Jul 2013

60000 mi

US $240
Can position sencor. Front axle replaced. Boot ripped. 
Aug 2013

62000 mi

US $285
Sun roof drains plugged. 
Feb 2015

98000 mi

US $400
Ball joint 
Oct 2015

109000 mi

US $417
Water pump replacing. No power on acceleration. Sluggish. Still dealing with it. 
Nov 2015

109000 mi

US $777
Loud rattling. Replaced motor mounts and transmission mount. 
Dec 2015

109000 mi
Starting to have transmission issues. 
Hummer H3 in Illinois, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

68000 mi

US $50
Engine Light On; vehicle running sluggish 
Hummer H3 in Oregon, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2016
Sep 2013

74000 mi

US $270
wiring harness for dash ac/defrost/heat fan burned out and had to be replaced. 
Feb 2015

86000 mi

US $3899
catalytic converter bracket broken. Bolts broken off in head. replaced head and catalytic converter because bracket and converter are one piece. 
May 2016

97600 mi

US $9000
replaced power steering pump replaced radiator replaced engine, $6000 
Hummer H3 in New York, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

85700 mi
Ruptured Flex Brake Hose to front right brake disc. Fluid leak/lost pressure and brakes 
Aug 2013

88000 mi

US $415
Right/Front Axle Seal Leaking where axle enters differential 
Hummer H3 in Texas, United States
Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
Apr 2009

47000 mi
Bad ball joint. Taken to dealer on first trip and he said there was no problem. Had Firestone do another alignment and they said once again that I had a bad ball joint! On second trip to dealer, they acknowledged problem.  
Jul 2009

55000 mi
My torque converter went out. Grinding sound while in gear and stopped. 
Aug 2009

56000 mi
Short in horn contacts at steering wheel. Dealer fixed by pulling on horn pad 
Jun 2011

82000 mi

US $600
Overheating replaced radiator. 
Hummer H3 in Texas, United States
Apr 2009 - Jul 2013
Dec 2009

23000 mi
They replaced the lower steering shaft. It was a known problem on the 07's per a TSB.  
Jul 2011

39500 mi
Check engine light on. Small evap leak found. Smoke test. Dealer replaced vent solenoid and gas cap. Retested, no leaks found. 
Dec 2011

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. 
Hummer H3 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Oct 2013
Oct 2011

61680 mi

C $350
U joints on drive shaft had to be replaced 
Hummer H3 in Indiana, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

59000 mi
Exterior door handles breaking. The part that does not move has broken of of both passenger doors and the drivers side rear door over the past year. I have reattached with glue. Silaprene seems to work the best. 
Hummer H3 in Arizona, United States
Dec 2008 - Jul 2009
Jan 2009

25000 mi
An occasional flicker noticed in the NAV screen 
Hummer H3 in Kansas, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

23000 mi
power outlet fuse was blown 
Hummer H3 in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2016
Apr 2013

80600 mi

C $200
iner cv boot ripped open replaced cv axle with new. 
Hummer H3 in Michigan, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
Jan 2013

69200 mi

US $600
Catastrophic water pump failure 
Apr 2013

75300 mi

US $200
All 4 U-Joints went bad 
Jun 2013

77000 mi

US $100
Lower radiator hose and thermostat 
Hummer H3 in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
Jun 2014

99200 mi

C $300
Kept shutting down while driving, traction control failing, service stabilizers 
Oct 2014

105540 mi
Traction control failed 
Nov 2014

107840 mi

C $850
broken water pump 
Hummer H3 in Kansas, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
Jan 2013

90000 mi
Cylinder Head is bad. Needs to be completly replaced. Tire Pressure Monitor damaged. 
Hummer H3 in New Jersey, United States
- Oct 2007
Oct 2007

15000 mi
tire pressure monitor light on. 
Hummer H3 in Montana, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

57300 mi
dic displays (doors) even though they are all shut  
Hummer H3 in Montana, United States
Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

117000 mi

US $500
Rebuild front differential replace ring gear and all bearings and seals 
Hummer H3 in South Africa
Aug 2013 - Jan 2022
Jul 2014

88020 mi
Transfer case chain. 
Dec 2015

109740 mi

R 150
Transmission oil pipe chafing against the exhaust manifold, causing oil leak. Pipe replaced. 
Feb 2016

112840 mi

R 180
Thermostat replacement. 
Mar 2016

115320 mi
Torque Convertor circuit open and Input Turbine Speed Sensors (P0716 and P0717 Powertrain codes). 
Jun 2016

119660 mi
Front Differential gears failure. New Front Differential installed. 
Hummer H3 in Florida, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

58200 mi

US $1290
Water pump replacement Expansion valve replacement 
Mar 2016

67000 mi

US $1200
Radiator split apart and had to be replaced 
Oct 2017

70000 mi

US $870
Needed new control head. System not cooling 
Hummer H3 in Hawaii, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
Jun 2013

62000 mi

US $2850
Complete cylinder head replacement. Top engine tear-down and reassembly. Due to engine misfire fault code and rough idle concerns. Poor acceleration after long haults at stop signals. 
Dec 2014

85000 mi

US $250
At 90000 miles Radiator's plastic top tank seams started leaking coolant and loss of cooling system pressure. 
Jul 2015

92700 mi

US $5000
Poor engine cylinder head design at manufacturer. Engine studder and misfire at idle while in gear with foot on brake.Replaced cylinder head w/ new and problem returned after appx. 4000 miles. 
Dec 2015

100000 mi
HVAC system Heater temperature would not adjust to hothe settings. A very poor design of the sunroof water drainage system allows trapped water to enter the vehicle's interior,often leading to excessive moisture retention underneath the carpet and ultimately causing mold and stale odors inside cabin. 
Hummer H3 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

58000 mi
Master cylinder failure - have to REPLACE Engine 

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2007 Hummer H3 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

Hummer H3 in New York, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

58000 mi
This is 2nd trip since 10/09 when engine blew at 53,000 mi. In Feb engine light came on. Car is still not running well difficult to get return call from GM. 

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2006 Hummer H3

Engine not specified

Hummer H3 in Louisiana, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

15000 mi
REPLACED GAS PEDAL 
Hummer H3 in New Jersey, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

43000 mi
Started H3 and it shut down, would not start, called OnStar for diagnostic check, found ECM needed replaced as well as a new battery. Roll back picked it up and delivered to dealer. Did not cost me a dime. 
Hummer H3 in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
Apr 2011

58000 mi
Crack in Transmission cooler, leaking fluid on ground.  Coolant also leaking. Lights out in door window controls. Knobs on AC controls worn out. Dealer repaired (Demontrand Motors), who are idiots. 
Hummer H3 in Georgia, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

55000 mi
ABS and traction control lights came on. Took vehicle in and they discovered wheel bearing and hub assemblies needed replacing. Took two days to order parts and two trips to dealer. New wheel bearing and hub installed. 
Hummer H3 in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
Mar 2010

55000 mi

US $125
Replaced HVAC wiring harness and relay. 

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

Hummer H3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007

13000 mi
Subwoofer making a buzzing sound.  Wind noise from clearance light. Body plugs missing. 
Mar 2007

15000 mi
Cracked roof rail. Defective stereo subwoofer. Installed missing body plugs (email 050207) Replaced cracked roof rail (email 050207) 
Oct 2007

27000 mi
Driver side door gasket (small area) worn due to getting in and out of vehicle. 
Hummer H3 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

98000 mi

US $7200
A Rod in the engine failed. The entire engine was replaced along with a new clutch. 
Hummer H3 in Idaho, United States
Sep 2006 - Aug 2009
Feb 2007

21000 mi
roll-over sensor for the airbag (SRS) had to be replaced due to a faulty sensor replaced rear door switch 

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

Hummer H3 in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
Feb 2012

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 
Hummer H3 in Florida, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

10000 mi
Repair exterior trim. Oil change.  Headlight problem (still on going). 
Jan 2009

10000 mi
Traction control problem ...they could not suplicate in the shop...Happened again today, Feb 10th, got code from onstar this time, will make another appointment 
Mar 2009

10000 mi
Needed sensors replaced. OnStar module died. 
Hummer H3 in Texas, United States
Dec 2005 - Jun 2018
May 2007

14400 mi
ECM replaced. 
Dec 2013

59000 mi

US $5000
Something replaced but not rebuilt 
Hummer H3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2016
Dec 2008

59000 mi

US $180
Climate control unit light and rear door switch.  Driver's door hinge. 
May 2009

65000 mi

US $190
Outside mirrors vibrate 
Jan 2010

US $35
Right rear turn single socket replaced 
May 2011

95000 mi

US $395
Ignition key could not be removed from ignition. Replaced two (2) sensors, did not correct problem. Disconnected brake switch. 
May 2012

105400 mi

US $550
Replaced blower motor resistor and plug module. 
Apr 2013

122300 mi

US $2100
Rebuilt the transmission. 
Mar 2014

133000 mi

US $2000
Both front wheel bearings, right front axle, front brakes, both rotors and brake calipers. 
Hummer H3 in Washington, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009

13000 mi
4x4 failure & stability system failure warning came on, 4x4 system lights on center console were extinguished. Dealer replaced transfer case encoder motor and performed software update. Surprisingly pleasant dealer service experience. 
Dec 2009

25000 mi
Engine blown- 80% leakdown in #3 cyl and significant leakdown in the remaining 4. Started with intermittant CEL's and progressed to very rough idle, power loss, and single digit fuel economy. 
Hummer H3 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2009 - Mar 2012
Jan 2011

C $350
replace spark plug coil 
Apr 2011

68200 mi

C $200
Steering fluid leak 
Hummer H3 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2013
Jul 2009

45000 mi

US $200
replaced left rear brakelight AC recharge 
Jul 2010

52000 mi

US $502
AC/HEATER BLOWER MOTOR , FRONT BRAKES ROTORS AND PADS 
Hummer H3 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2018
Nov 2011

46400 mi

US $300
Inner tie rod needed replacement and subsequent realignment. 
Sep 2014

67000 mi

US $70
EVAP canister failed and needed replacement... 
Jul 2016

76200 mi

US $30
02 sensor fail. 
Dec 2017

86000 mi

US $99
02 Sensor fail again... This was again related to DMV inspection failure. I have made several attempts to pass so far and waiting for codes to clear b4 police issue violations for overdue inspection dates. 
Hummer H3 in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

31485 mi
Front drive line cv joint boot came off. Shop replaced entire drive line and steering shaft both in less than 1 hr. Steering shaft replaced due to knocking & front drive line replaced due to CV joint boot failure. Not repaired yet is horrible noise from poor fit of heat/air box under dash vibrating against firewall. 
Hummer H3 in Texas, United States
Jan 2007 - Sep 2007
Feb 2007

20000 mi
replaced def window and roof plastic trim 
Aug 2007

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 
Sep 2007

34000 mi
Replaced blower motor resistor and plug module a second time. 
Hummer H3 in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

47000 mi
A thumping noise in the front suspension. Paint wearing off the radio buttons, installed new radio, was wrong radio because it was not XM compatible. The correct new radio was installed. On my own found thumping noise that the dealer could not replicate was infact a tie rod end that was broken. Had to order parts to repair. Tie rod replaced. 
Hummer H3 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007

9300 mi
transfer case failure. Transfer case refused to shift from hi 4 lock back to hi 4 
May 2007

13640 mi

C $43
squeak from driver side door. Told that emergency brake cable needed rerouting however problem still exists. 
Aug 2007

17980 mi
Squeak continues from driver side door area driver side exterior mirror loose. Dealer replaced mirror assembly engine shuttered on initial start-up each morning. Dealer reflash of ECM. Shutter now gone 
Dec 2007

23560 mi
horn honks when vehicle first shut off and driver or passenger door opens. 
Feb 2008

24180 mi

C $338
Horn sounds faintly when driver door is open after shutting off engine. Rear brakes grind when stopping on steep hill. Problem reoccurred after brake rotors were orginally resurfaced due to glazing. TSB on item but dealer unable to replicate? Transfer case stuck in 4 HI lock , will not release to 4 Hi unlock. Same problem a year ago. Transfer case re and re ... Rear brakes grinding, transfer case refuses to shift out of hi-lock, horn sounds when driver door opened 
Sep 2008

33480 mi
Loud clunk from transmission/rearend when going from coasting to power. Transmission appears to do additional shift just prior to stop. 
Dec 2008

35340 mi
Check engine light on, due to emission evaporation, vent sensor malfunction. 
Jul 2009

42160 mi
Right rear passenger door light actuating switch not working. r/r switch again. 
Hummer H3 in Missouri, United States
Apr 2006 - Jul 2013
Dec 2006

90 mi

US $30000
Fixed cracked in roof rail. Replaced Traction Control Sensor. 
Feb 2009

35000 mi
Engine light. Took in. Code: P300. Did leak down test. Confirmed - #3 cylinder head has a 70% leak. Per TSB - replace cylinder head. Parts ordered. Will take 3 weeks to get. 15 other H3's ahead of me for replacement on head.  
Mar 2009

37000 mi
Install Cylinder Head from February visit. 
Aug 2009

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. 
Jul 2012

103800 mi

US $2300
Replaced transmission 
Hummer H3 in California, United States
Jun 2007 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012

64700 mi

US $700
REPLACED SHOCKS, STRUTS, ADDED A FRONT SUSPENSION LIFT, CHECKED BRAKES, PERFORMED ALIGNMENT 
Mar 2012

68000 mi

US $300
crack in top of radiator assembly. replaced the upper assembly at dealer. 
Hummer H3 in Florida, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007

28000 mi
CD player jammed 
Jan 2009

39000 mi
Weather stipping repaired/replaced, rattle in black trip above passenger right door. 
Hummer H3 in Texas, United States
Jul 2009 - May 2015
Sep 2009

46000 mi
Air condition control knob had a burned out LED. three button control panel replaced at no charge. Under warrenty 
Sep 2012

93000 mi
Replaced thermostat. 
May 2013

99000 mi

US $40
Error code P00014 timing error. Replaced crankshsft solenoid. Xsr would not crank. Checked battery and foud it was unable to charge. 
May 2015

105000 mi

US $35
A/C stop blowing cold. Replaced blower and recharge A/C 
Hummer H3 in Indiana, United States
Apr 2009 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

79000 mi

US $1300
Just got the recall on brakelines. Have not been in shop yet. 
Hummer H3 in Illinois, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2013
Jan 2013

US $1000
Power steering belt replaced; worn out 
Hummer H3 in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2009 - Feb 2010
Jan 2010

80000 mi
engine wouldn't start--fuel pump not pumping. I removed the circuit breaker and reinstalled---pump started pumping and no trouble since 
Feb 2010

80000 mi
engine would turn over but not start--fuel pump not operating keyless entry would not lock/unlock doors--drivers side window inoperative 
Hummer H3 in Ohio, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2011

64800 mi
Sunroof drain tube was clogged on front passenger side which was causing water to come into the interior wetting the headliner 
Nov 2011

74000 mi

US $250
Check engine light was on and the thermostat was replaced which fixed the problem. 
Jan 2013

78300 mi

US $483
Radiator was leaking at the top. Replaced radiator. 
Mar 2013

95000 mi

US $50
Hard to start in cold. Replaced spark plugs. 
Hummer H3 in Mississippi, United States
Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
Sep 2012

125000 mi

US $36
Loud buzzing/rattling noise coming from under body, thought it was something serious but ended up just being a worn bolt that fell off that was holding up the heat shield under the body. 
Jul 2013

139200 mi

US $307
Slighty overheating, thought it was the thermostat so I had it replaced at a local shop, was not thermostat, the thermostat guage went out and had to be readjusted for $100 at dealership. 
Jan 2014

US $976
Started driving about a mile down the road, went dead, would not fully start back up. Would only start up for about 2 seconds, then would do a horrible idle and go dead. Ended up towing it and replacing the fuel pump. 
Hummer H3 in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Sep 2013

82000 mi
Needed Heads 
Hummer H3 in New York, United States
- May 2007
Nov 2006

10000 mi
The engine light came on and had to be completly reset. The computer had blown a chip. 
Jan 2007

20000 mi
The 4x4, traction control and stabilitrac computer chip blew. Was replaced. 
May 2007

25000 mi
The rear universal joint had to be replaced. It was worn. 
Hummer H3 in Nevada, United States
Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

7200 mi
Cylinder head replaced- under warranty. 
Hummer H3 in Michigan, United States
Dec 2005 - Mar 2008
Oct 2007

50000 mi
Traction control can be turned on and off on vehicle. Traction control was not able to be turned off. PBM computer module defective. 
Nov 2007

53000 mi
PBM and electrical activation switch replaced for traction control system 
Hummer H3 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Hummer H3 in New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2022
Apr 2013

78300 mi

US $125
Leaky oil seal front transaxle. 
Oct 2014

89200 mi

US $2000
Fuel Tank leaked had to replace it. Upstream Oxygen Sensor bad, had that replaced. Fuel pump rusted, connectors broke and had to replace pump and a fuel hose. 
Sep 2015

95000 mi

US $15
Radiator Cap Leak 
Apr 2018

108000 mi

US $30
Replaced two hood lifts. The hood was not staying up. 
Mar 2021

118000 mi

US $200
Steering shaft 
Hummer H3 in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
Nov 2010

72000 mi

US $140
check engine light on, OBD II code indicated a bad evap solenoid, also got messages about fuel cap being loose. Replaced the evap solenoid, issue fixed. 
Hummer H3 in Hawaii, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

36000 mi

US $67
WATER LEAKS FROM PASSENGER FRONT WINDSHIELD POST ALSO FROM HEAD LINER DRIVERS SIDE ON-STAR SPEAKER SYSTEM.  
Jun 2010

39000 mi
Hood ornament coming off-->located center of hood. Ordered adhesive. Damaged hood ornament during repair, ordered a new one. 
Hummer H3 in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

40000 mi

US $2
drain tubes clogged on sunroof Check 4 wheel drive light came on, shop said small leak - repaired, although I never had a leak in 2-1/2 yrs. 1st night home, large leak in garage. Returned for service following day Front differential was leaking, in an ODD place, not from inside seal, but outside seal - replaced, repaired 
Hummer H3 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

53000 mi
Replace accelerator pedal sensor.  Replace TPMS sensor in right rear tire. 
Hummer H3 in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2010 - Oct 2014
Nov 2013

89360 mi

C $200
Whindshield whiper motor broke (right side), 
Feb 2014

90400 mi

C $500
Front left bearing wheel has to be replaced 
Oct 2014

93000 mi

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

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

Hummer H3 in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

162000 mi

US $4375
Replaced engine do to wrong oil filter was blown off and seized engine Power Steering Pump Leaked Replaced Power Steering Pump Rack and Pinion Leaked Replaced Rack and Pinion Broken Motor Mounts Replaced Both Map Sensor 

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2006 Hummer H3 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 4WD

Hummer H3 in California, United States
Feb 2006 - Apr 2008
Aug 2006

10000 mi
Tie rod replaced after broke while off-roading. 
Dec 2007

19000 mi

US $60
Grinding noise from front differential, Discovered chipped pinion gear, and frozen in place axle. Replaced complete differential and one half shaft. 
Hummer H3 in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

79000 mi

US $400
Dreaded cylinder head problem found mainly in the 06 H3. 
Hummer H3 in Montana, United States
Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007

7000 mi
Needs new head in cylinder one 
May 2007

9000 mi
Needs new head in cylinder one. Repair period started in May and finished over a week later in June. 

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2006 Hummer H3 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

Hummer H3 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2006 - Jul 2008
Nov 2006

3000 mi
Vehicle stability failure. Please service message came on and I was unable to switch from 4wd drive. These buttons did not work. Mechanic said it was the encoder motor. Replaced broken center console clip. Email 080907. 
Dec 2007

12000 mi
Air bag light came on. Took in...air bag is working properly on passenger side..just problem with indicator light. Ordered new part...waiting to get call to bring in. 
Jan 2008

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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2006 Hummer H3 2-door

Engine not specified

Hummer H3 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

21000 mi
Bad cylinder head. Ordered replacement. 

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