2009 Hummer H3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,232miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Hummer H3, 3% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,232 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 2009 Hummer h3t. While driving 50 MPH, the passenger side leaf spring fractured without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11012314, filed 2017-08, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3 alpha. The contact stated that the steering wheel was abnormally turned to the left. More effort was needed while driving due to the vehicle veering to the left. The dealer diagnosed that the rear driver side leaf spring fractured and both leaf springs would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,463. The VIN was not provided. Updated 01/05/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10928707, filed 2016-11, 47,463 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 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.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This 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.
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Hummer H3
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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