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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Hummer H3
Engine not specified
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.
220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
25000 mi
The rear universal joint had to be replaced. It was worn.
90400 mi
C $500
Front left bearing wheel has to be replaced
31485 mi
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.
118000 mi
US $200
Steering shaft
68200 mi
C $200
Steering fluid leak
133000 mi
US $2000
Both front wheel bearings,
47000 mi
A thumping noise in the front suspension. 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.
58600 mi
US $700
REPLACED SHOCKS, STRUTS, ADDED A FRONT SUSPENSION LIFT, CHECKED BRAKES, PERFORMED ALIGNMENT
46400 mi
US $300
Inner tie rod needed replacement and subsequent realignment.
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