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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 32 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

93700 mi Replaced Shocks 
149000 mi

US $800
Had to replace front wheel hub 
171000 mi

US $600
and ds wheel hub due to noise and excess movement. 
176000 mi

US $1600
Upon working on the car the mechanic noticed an extremely rust steering shaft which I decided to replace 

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2008 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

77000 mi

US $100
Steering column intermediate shaft failure. Difficult steering off center and no on center feel. 
97000 mi

US $240
Inner tie rods needed replacement. 
97000 mi

US $524
Front right bearing needed replacement. 
111000 mi

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

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2007 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

87000 mi

US $650
Driver side front wheel bearing with TPM retails over $400 for part $650 with oil change and tire rotation (5) 
90000 mi

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

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2007 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

23000 mi They replaced the lower steering shaft. It was a known problem on the 07's per a TSB.  
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.  
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. 
52000 mi

US $786
Cracked wheel bearing,passenger side. 
68000 mi

US $1100
Drivers side wheel bearing,belt,rear brakes,alignment inspection,rear shocks. 
76000 mi

US $1200
Shocks,front, 
97600 mi

US $9000
replaced power steering pump 
98000 mi

US $400
Ball joint 

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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. 

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

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

118000 mi

US $200
Steering shaft 
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. 
73000 mi

US $700
REPLACED SHOCKS, STRUTS, ADDED A FRONT SUSPENSION LIFT, CHECKED BRAKES, PERFORMED ALIGNMENT 
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. 
46400 mi

US $300
Inner tie rod needed replacement and subsequent realignment. 
133000 mi

US $2000
Both front wheel bearings, 
90400 mi

C $500
Front left bearing wheel has to be replaced 
68200 mi

C $200
Steering fluid leak 
25000 mi The rear universal joint had to be replaced. It was worn. 

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2006 Hummer H3 4dr SUV

162000 mi

US $715
Power Steering Pump Leaked Replaced Power Steering Pump Rack and Pinion Leaked Replaced Rack and Pinion 

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2006 Hummer H3 4-door

5-cylinder automatic 4WD

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

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Hummer H3 Suspension Problems

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