2008 Hummer H3
The 2008 Hummer H3 appears in 2 NHTSA recall campaigns (visibility and structure) and in 87 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is electrical system: 215.5 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 142.9 per 1,000 across all 2008 model-year vehicles and against 237.9 per 1,000 for the Hummer H3 line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 115.5 complaints per model year across the 6 Hummer H3 model years on this register; 3 complaints reported a crash and 5 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2015 (21); the most recent in the file is dated 22 Apr 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign 15042).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (manufacturer campaign N100088).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2008 Hummer H3 (black) against all 2008 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2008 | H3 line | All 2008 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 215.5 | 237.9 | 142.9 |
| Visibility | 120.7 | 76.1 | 17.5 |
| Air Bags | 120.7 | 60 | 160.2 |
| Engine | 94.8 | 110.4 | 62.5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 94.8 | 74 | 11.7 |
| Structure | 60.3 | 71.8 | 47.5 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 | 215.5 | 237.9 | 142.9 |
| Visibility | 14 | 120.7 | 76.1 | 17.5 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 120.7 | 60 | 160.2 |
| Engine | 11 | 94.8 | 110.4 | 62.5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 94.8 | 74 | 11.7 |
| Structure | 7 | 60.3 | 71.8 | 47.5 |
| Steering | 5 | 43.1 | 22.5 | 83.4 |
| Equipment | 4 | 34.5 | 17.1 | 6.8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 34.5 | 55.7 | 26.6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 25.9 | 8.6 | 40.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 25.9 | 51.4 | 34.8 |
| Suspension | 2 | 17.2 | 32.2 | 30.7 |
| Seats | 2 | 17.2 | 9.6 | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 17.2 | 13.9 | 30.6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8.6 | 24.7 | 33.2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 8.6 | 23.6 | 18.2 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 3.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8.6 | 13.9 | 41.8 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8.6 | 11.8 | 9.5 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8.6 | 9.6 | 41.5 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8.6 | 5.4 | 21.8 |
| Wheels | 1 | 8.6 | 5.4 | 11 |
87 unique complaints, 116 component mentions; 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Hummer H3 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2006 | 4 | 329 | 359,984 |
| 2007 | 2 | 212 | 327,122 |
| 2008 | 2 | 87 | 327,122 |
| 2009 | 2 | 58 | 327,122 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 327,122 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Hummer H3 model years · Hummer: 2 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2008 Hummer H3 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 15V421000, was reported to NHTSA on 1 Jul 2015 and concerns visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor. Across all model years the Hummer H3 line has 4 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2008 Hummer H3?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2008 Hummer H3 complain about most?
Electrical System: 25 of 116 component mentions (215.5 per 1,000). Next is visibility with 14. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.