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2006 Hummer H3 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (5%)

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2006 Hummer H3 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 27 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

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

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

13000 mi Subwoofer making a buzzing sound.  
15000 mi Defective stereo subwoofer. 
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

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 
80000 mi keyless entry would not lock/unlock doors--drivers side window inoperative 
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 
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 
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. 
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. 
59000 mi

US $180
Climate control unit light and rear door switch.  
67500 mi

US $35
Right rear turn single socket replaced 
105400 mi

US $550
Replaced blower motor resistor and plug module. 
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. 
28000 mi CD player jammed 
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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2006 Hummer H3 Electrical Problems

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