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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Hummer H3 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
16%of 69 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Hummer H3, 16% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.

“The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the defroster did not blow cold air. The failure occurred without warning. City cadillac (90-10, 43rd st, long island city, ny) was contacted and confirmed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 15v421000 (visibility), but refused to repair the vehicle for free because it was previously remedied. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,500. Updated 10/9/18”

NHTSA complaint #11128050, filed 2018-09, 33,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. While driving 35 MPH, there was a burning odor underneath the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connector module that controls the blower motor speed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v421000 (visibility) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10763051, filed 2015-09, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the blower motor failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the blower motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v421000 (visibility) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10762256, filed 2015-09, 136,000 miles

“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

“2009 Hummer H3. Consumer writes in regards to several electrical problems and other vehicle issues. Consumer has previous complaint with another vehicle listed in artemis.”

NHTSA complaint #10682300, filed 2018-03

Related recalls

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010114%
20091116%
20082724%
20074218%
20065916%

Other parts of the 2009 Hummer H3

Electrical system
34 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology