NHTSA — Visibility Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,775 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2006 Hummer H3 Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 302016

H3 5-cyl

  • 39,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. When the air conditioner was activated, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact also noticed hot air and an abnormal odor entering through the vents. The contact stated that the failure had the same symptoms as described in NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (southtowne Chevrolet Buick GMC, 695 bullsboro dr., newnan, ga 30265) where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner unit needed freon, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #7

Mar 172014

H3

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated to 30 mph. The stability tracking system, check engine, and a third indicator all illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wires over the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Warren, NJ, USA

problem #6

Aug 082016

H3

  • 147,203 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air conditioner was activated but failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was unsure about what part 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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,203. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Newton, NC, USA

problem #5

Jun 182014

H3 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2006 Hummer H3. Consumer writes in regards to repairs to vehicle radiator overheating problems and seeks reimbursement for recall notice 15042. The consumer stated the radiator, thermostat and water pump, were replaced on more than one occasion.

- San Gabriel, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 172015

H3 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V421000 (visibility) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 02/19/16

- Sedona, AZ, USA

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problem #3

Jul 072015

H3 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the vents melted and the carpet burned in the vehicle. 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 1/20/16

- Harrodsburg, KY, USA

problem #2

Jun 082015

H3 6-cyl

  • miles
2006 Hummer H3. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle air conditioning system defect. GM acknowledged there was a defect with the ac and a recall was issued. However, the parts were not available. Also, the engine light illuminated. The thermostat and sensor were replaced.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #1

Jun 302011

H3

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the HVAC unit failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technicians stated the HVAC blower motor over heated and melted the resistor. The technicians stated the blower motor, relay and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving the front drivers side mirror also began to vibrate and when depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle would decelerate. The technician stated that the arm bracket that holds the front drivers side door mirror was broken and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the electric pedal was replaced. The vehicle HVAC unit and the drivers side mirror were not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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