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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

130000 mi

US $285
Warped rotor, front passenger side caliper frozen 
162000 mi

US $700
The Pass-Lock system was malfunctioning and I could not remove the key despite being in park.  
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 
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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2007 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

95800 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 

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2007 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

76000 mi

US $1200
breaks front, tires all four. 
85700 mi Ruptured Flex Brake Hose to front right brake disc. Fluid leak/lost pressure and brakes 
105540 mi Traction control failed 

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

133000 mi

US $2000
front brakes, both rotors and brake calipers. 
90 mi

US $30000
Fixed cracked in roof rail. Replaced Traction Control Sensor. 
24180 mi

C $120
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? 
20000 mi The 4x4, traction control and stabilitrac computer chip blew. Was replaced. 

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Hummer H3 Brake Problems

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