2006 Hummer H3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,678miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Hummer H3, 3% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,678 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 side trimming near the roof racks are cracked, the gaskets near the rear of the roof racks are coming apart, and the trimming on both sides of the vehicle near the windshield are coming off and faded. The best way for me to describe what is going on with my vehicle is by presenting some forums that I read about.............. …”
NHTSA complaint #10358878, filed 2010-10“I own a 2006 Hummer 3 automatic tranny: the driver's door locks automatically, almost every time I get out, and none of the others do; this is extremely annoying.”
NHTSA complaint #10187208, filed 2007-04“The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. While driving unknown speeds, the hood detached and crashed into the windshield. The windshield was shattered. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11072750, filed 2018-02, 87,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that one of the rear passengers opened the door while the vehicle was moving at 60 MPH and noticed that there was no child safety lock. The dealer stated that the manufacturer did not start installing safety locks on the rear doors until 2007. The current and failure mileages were 39,436. Updated 08/03/10. Updated 08/06/10”
NHTSA complaint #10336494, filed 2010-06, 39,436 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact noticed that a child passenger was able to unlock and open the rear door. The vehicle was not equipped with a child safety lock system. Both the dealer and manufacturer advised the contact that a restraint system was not placed into the vehicle. The current mileage was 80,000 and the failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 4/25/11 updated 1/18/2012”
NHTSA complaint #10394354, filed 2011-04, 78,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
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 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
10 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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