The vehicle dossier US · 2008

2008 Hummer
H3Problems & recalls

113 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Electrical system appears in 34 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 113 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Electrical system34 reports
Visibility27 reports
Other components23 reports
Engine22 reports
Air bags17 reports
Body & structure8 reports
Steering5 reports
Brakes4 reports
Suspension4 reports
Fuel system4 reports
Transmission & drivetrain1 reports
See original component labels
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31
ENGINE18
AIR BAGS13
VISIBILITY/WIPER12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
STRUCTURE:BODY6
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW4
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER4
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR4
VISIBILITY4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
STEERING3
SEATS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE2
SERVICE BRAKES2
WHEELS2
SUSPENSION2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID1
STEERING:COLUMN1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
STRUCTURE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
SEAT BELTS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
POWER TRAIN1
PARKING BRAKE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Apr 16, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

77,079 miles is the median among 87 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 46,000–101,421 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

2 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Jul 1, 2015 Safety recallVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTORCampaign 15V421000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 15042

Read campaign 15V421000 at NHTSA
Apr 30, 2010 Safety recallSTRUCTURE:BODY:HOODCampaign 10V179000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: N100088

Read campaign 10V179000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

909 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 9, 2025 Other13598New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVHNHTSA ID 11023091

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

Campaign / software reference: 13598

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11023091 at NHTSA
Aug 7, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIC5650MThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagno…NHTSA ID 11021792

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11021792 at NHTSA
Jul 18, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5601CThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.NHTSA ID 11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11020816 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019074

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019074 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019073

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019073 at NHTSA
May 30, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019072

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11019072 at NHTSA
Mar 28, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions23-NA-001This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.NHTSA ID 11017252

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11017252 at NHTSA
Feb 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5358DThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a …NHTSA ID 11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11014455 at NHTSA
Dec 7, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5074QThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released …NHTSA ID 11011782

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11011782 at NHTSA
Oct 25, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4723JThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/chargin…NHTSA ID 11009156

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11009156 at NHTSA
Sep 27, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions04-06-04-051JThis service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.NHTSA ID 11009531

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11009531 at NHTSA
Sep 16, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions08-07-30-026IThis service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight move…NHTSA ID 11009088

This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11009088 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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