2006 Hummer H3 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Hummer H3, 1% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact also stated that the front and rear turn signals failed to illuminate. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10871779, filed 2016-06, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH the plastic holder for the lights on the roof of the vehicle broke. The lights then became loose and caused the vehicle to jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the part exhibited a manufacturing defect and had been discontinued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 49,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10466823, filed 2012-07, 49,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. While driving approximately 55 MPH the roof light broke off on the exterior of the vehicle . The contact was able to stop the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. The plastic around the screws of the roof light fractured. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the part was unavailable. The manufacturer stated that model vehicle was discontinued and the part was not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10413778, filed 2011-07, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Hummer H3
96 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
59 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Hummer H3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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