Hummer H3, representative photo
Representative 2011 model. Photo: order_242 from Chile, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2010 Hummer H3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
7
Latest campaign
Jul 1, 2015

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility1Jul 1, 2015
Structure1Apr 30, 2010

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 1, 2015Latest campaign
Jul 1, 201515V421000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system fan/motor

If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V421000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the connector module that controls the blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk
If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493. GM's number for this recall is 15042.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V421000 · Jul 1, 2015
Apr 30, 201010V179000

Structure: body hood

IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V179000
What's wrong
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HUMMER H3 VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTEGRAL CLIP-TABS ON THE LOUVER ON THE HOOD MAY FRACTURE, CAUSING THE HOOD LOUVER RATTLE AGAINST THE HOOD AND BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS INDICATOR IS UNNOTICED, ADDITIONAL CLIPS COULD FRACTURE AND THE HOOD LOUVER COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Risk
IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL APPLY AN ADHESIVE TO THE HOOD LOUVER TO SECURE IT TO THE HOOD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V179000 · Apr 30, 2010
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
7Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system457010
Power train114000
Engine114000
Visibility114000
Structure114000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “My transfer case established a large fluid leak so I inspected it, the findings was a large hole in the main housing on the transfer case fluid was leaking out.”

    Filed 03/02/2024 · ODI 11575109
  • Electrical system

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hummer h3. On many occasions, the vehicle would not immediately start and the security indicator illuminated.”

    Filed 10/22/2019 · ODI 11270118
  • Electrical system

    “The vehicle sometimes will not start due to a problem with the security sensor in the ignition switch. This is when starting up the vehicle and will only periodically occur.”

    Filed 11/14/2018 · ODI 11151401

Other Hummer H3 model years

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2010 Hummer H3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Hummer H3 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Hummer H3. The most recent, 15V421000 (reported July 1, 2015), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Hummer H3?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (57%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Hummer H3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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