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SteeringPart report

2007 Hummer H3 Steering Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 238 total for the year
Median mileage
92,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Hummer H3, 2% of the 238 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Takata recall air bags did not deploy when driving 75mph speed limit on rural hwy. It was real dark hard to see and I come up on the curve per eyewitnesses stated I was going just fine then all sudden went dwn into the ditch head first back rt tire blew off then vehicle started flipping a total of 8x..hit front Hummer first. And flipped 8 times..no air bags deployed. Hummer come to rest on drivers side finally. Again the riverside air bags did not deploy. I feel like this is error in GM. …”

NHTSA complaint #11176178, filed 2019-02, 121,000 miles

“On november 2, 2008 at approximately 9:30 pm, I was pulling into a parking space at the local wal-mart and as I turned right to get into the space I heard a loud bang proceeded with my Hummer H3 abruptly stopping. I didn't know what had actually happened at that exact time as I was more concerned with the safety of my 11 yr old brother. I called on star emergency services and told them I could not move my car and was not fully aware of what had happened. …”

NHTSA complaint #10255222, filed 2009-01, 20,800 miles

“Steering wheel play small amount , seemed to start wandering on road, found steering u joint shot at lower shaft, dealer replaced and also found like a small knock sound in upper steer shaft, that needed replaced also.electrial bad, owned Hummer in 2009, have replaced left door control for door locks and windows, charging system module, bcm, heater fan wiring, top rear stop light, ( not replaced cost to much ) left steer wheel bearing ( never been off road ) radiator, thermostat,warped rear rotors, just bcm replaced friday and now sunday went to drive and stability track and ABS lights on…”

NHTSA complaint #11025371, filed 2017-09, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Hummer H3. While making a right turn at 35 MPH the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The contact pulled over and discovered that the power steering fluid cap failed to remain secure and caused the power steering fluid to spew out. The cap was secured, but the failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 05/02/17 the consumer stated she purchased a power steering cap. Updated 05/26/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10958003, filed 2017-03, 114,000 miles

“The (2) u-joints , upper and lower, in the steering column were failing and the front wheels would not return to straight. According to the shop that replaced the u-joints they had failed. This is the second H3 with the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11442513, filed 2021-12

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%
200854%
200752%
2006113%

Other parts of the 2007 Hummer H3

Electrical system
76 complaints
Engine
44 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
42 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Hummer H3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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