2008 Hummer H3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,246miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Hummer H3, 4% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,246 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.
“My brakes went out and I almost had 3 wrecks. I went to have the brakes checked and they found no problems. But I am now worried that they will go out again for no reason and I might not be as lucky next time.”
NHTSA complaint #10345293, filed 2010-07, 39,991 miles“2008 Hummer H3 alpha numerous problems within the first 30-days of ownership. Alignment repair 3 times, leaking brake fluid repair, 2 times, belt replaced 2 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10216059, filed 2008-01, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. While driving 65 MPH and approaching an intersection, another vehicle did not stop and caused the contact to slam on the brake pedal. As a result, the emergency brake springs dislodged from the mount and the driveshaft dislodged from the transmission. The driver's side tire was damaged due to the failures. The axle was not bent. The vehicle was towed by an independent mechanic to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11253131, filed 2019-09, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. While driving approximately 27 MPH, the ABS, fog, traction, and tpm indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that more time was needed to diagnose the failure. The contact did not want to pay the diagnostic fee without checking to see if the vehicle was included in a recall. The failure recurred, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was a recall. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v421000 (visibility) did not address the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10911153, filed 2016-10, 70,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Hummer H3
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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