2009 Hummer H3 Sut
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 Hummer H3 Sut. Newest first.
General motors IS recalling 1,738 my 2009 hummer H3T vehicles. some of these vehicles have a condition in which the fuel tank front support strap may fracture. if this occurs, the fuel tank would be supported by the rear support strap and stone shield only. continued use of the vehicle may eventually fracture the rear support strap and shield fasteners.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The fuel tank could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design fuel tank front support strap free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or before april 10, 2009. owners may contact hummer at 800-732-5493, or the gm owner center at ww.gmownercenter.com.
Owner complaints
11 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
I own a 2009 hummer H3T that had a recall for a blower resistor and harness assembly defect that could catch fire. I have had the same harness and resistor replaced twice now for the same reason of melting. I have contacted general motors about this issue and they have not been very helpful in…
I own a 2009 hummer H3T that had a recall for a blower resistor and harness assembly defect that could catch fire. I have had the same harness and resistor replaced twice now for the same reason of melting. I have contacted general motors about this issue and they have not been very helpful in resolving this problem. They are telling me since I have had the recall completed which really wasn't there IS nothing they can do for me. Back ground history IS the items first failed in 2013 and I paid to have them replaced. The recall came out and they counted the previous repair as the fix. Even though the manufacturing date of the harness that just failed again was 2012. They will not tell me if the recall produced a redesigned part or not. I would like to know that to make sure I have the correct parts installed or defective ones.
- Electrical system · Engine
There are two issues with this vehicle which IS also very prevalent in the forums: 1. passlock sensor failure - this prevents the car from starting for 10 minutes. many have described safety due to stranding in unsafe locations and in extreme weather situations. 2. radiator cracking - the dealer acknowledges this IS a common problem.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hummer H3T. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the side curtain air bags deployed, blowing debris into the sight of the contact. The contact was not involved in a crash that would cause the air bags to deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hummer H3T. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the side curtain air bags deployed, blowing debris into the sight of the contact. The contact was not involved in a crash that would cause the air bags to deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000. updated 1/15/16 *cn the consumer stated when the air bag deployed, it struck him on the ear. Updated 03/08/16.*jb
- Visibility/wiper
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hummer H3T. 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
While driving on a hot day I noticed an odor of smoldering wire coming thru the blower vents. I pulled over on the highway and checked under the hood. I noticed the blower motor was hot and melting.fortunately there was only smoke and no fire. I turned off the a/c blower (which was now not working)…
While driving on a hot day I noticed an odor of smoldering wire coming thru the blower vents. I pulled over on the highway and checked under the hood. I noticed the blower motor was hot and melting.fortunately there was only smoke and no fire. I turned off the a/c blower (which was now not working) and took it to my local a/c repair station for an estimate. The vehicle was past warranty so the repair station replaced the melted blower motor, resistor and harness using genuine gm parts. This IS the first incident and pertains to gm recall #15042, nthsa campaign ID 15v421. on august 13, 2015 the blower motor stopped working. I took the vehicle back to the repair shop that replaced the first motor and was informed that it was the same problem and that a recall for this had been issued. I phoned the dealership and was told they have no parts for this recall and I would have to wait until they became available. I called gm direct and was on hold for 90 minutes before giving up. I authorized the local repair shop to replace the melted resistor with aftermarket parts and have the defective resistor in my possession. I have received a recall notice from gm. I would like to have these incidents on record with the nthsa.
- Air bags
I drove over a pothole going 15mph and my rollover airbags deployed. All 4 wheels were on the ground and there was no rollover. The vehicle never broke 5 degrees from upright. This happened on rampart range road in woodland park, co. *tr
- Electrical system
One day when I went to turn on the air conditioner, the ac wouldn't come on. When I turned the control knob to 4, I could hear a clicking under the glove box. On certain days the blower motor would work and sometimes it would quit randomly while operating. Upon inspection I discovered the blower motor resistor had become hot and melted to the connector causing char to build up inside the connection. *tr
- Air bags
I was on my way home from dropping off a friend and just before I turned into my street I hit a pot hole and I've hit this pot hole many times as it IS before my street. But this time the side airbags deployed, onstar contacted me immediately to see if I needed assistance I declined, I took the vehicle to the dealer the next day and reported it to gm as well. *tr
- Air bags
Traveling at 5MPH on neighborhood gravel road, side curtain airbags deployed without any warning. No collision or accident. Entire system went into crash mode and fired seat belt tensioners, and shut down fuel. Had 2 passengers in vehicle, all were uninjured. Was forced to cut airbags off ceiling…
Traveling at 5MPH on neighborhood gravel road, side curtain airbags deployed without any warning. No collision or accident. Entire system went into crash mode and fired seat belt tensioners, and shut down fuel. Had 2 passengers in vehicle, all were uninjured. Was forced to cut airbags off ceiling to see out, and drive vehicle to closest garage. Incident was captured on video by passenger using a gopro camera, showing the exterior conditions and lack of terrain related causes. Multiple other hummer H3 owners have experienced similar incidents, and I will be looking into legal action if this issue isn't resolved. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2009 hummer H3T alpha. The contact was driving 75 mph when both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed a faulty sensor was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 34,800 and the current mileage was 58,000.
- Child seat
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hummer H3T. The contact owns a 2008 evenflo discovery child seat, model number 5391855a, manufactured on 3/25/08. the contact observed when the child was properly secured rearfacing in an "infant" child restraint seat; the plastic shield attachment broke. The child…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hummer H3T. The contact owns a 2008 evenflo discovery child seat, model number 5391855a, manufactured on 3/25/08. the contact observed when the child was properly secured rearfacing in an "infant" child restraint seat; the plastic shield attachment broke. The child restraint seat was installed using the latch system. The contact IS in the process of notifying the manufacturer of the safety concerns. The failure mileage was 12,000. The vin was unknown.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 11009531This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007936This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007116This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007095This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006682This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11004727This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001325This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 11000160This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 11000119This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253632Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250244This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249535This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248493Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
- 10248492Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.