2009 Hummer H3 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Hummer H3, 12% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Letter from senator durbin on behalf of constituent re GM 2009 faulty Hummer H3 windshield. The consumer stated water started leaking inside the vehicle. Water entered the computer system and the vehicle would not start for 20 minutes and all of the lights started blinking on the dashboard. The consumer was informed, the windshield was never glued when the vehicle left the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #10644073, filed 2014-10“I was having the truck inspected per state yearly requirements and when the shop lifted the truck, the bed bent backward. The frame was rusted out on both sides.”
NHTSA complaint #11527382, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. While driving various speeds there was a clicking noise within the body mount whenever she made a left or right turn or stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five time to replace the body mount; however, the noise continued to occur. The key also became stuck in the ignition and the dealer made several unsuccessful attempts to determine what caused the failure to occur. The battery relay and the ignition switch were replaced but did not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13000 and the current mileage was 16300.”
NHTSA complaint #10342209, filed 2010-07, 13,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V179000Apr 30, 2010Gm 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…Covers: Hummer H3 2006–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10175855Apr 14, 2020This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Hummer H3
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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