2010 Hummer H3
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Hummer H3 has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: i was driving home and the fan on the a/c stopped working. shortly afterward i detected a burning odor. i ended up replacing the resistor and wiring harness for the a/c blower motor. the resistor was burnt and the harness wire was slightly melted. i am concerned about the potential for a fire if thi. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
8
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE FAN ON THE A/C STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTERWARD I DETECTED A BURNING ODOR. I ENDED UP REPLACING THE RESISTOR AND WIRING HARNESS FOR THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR. THE RESISTOR WAS BURNT AND THE HARNESS WIRE WAS SLIGHTLY MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IF THI
- • MY HEATING AND AC BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS LESS THAN 31K MILES ON IT. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS ARE 500$, NOT INCLUDING THE TOW, BEING THAT IT IS THE MIDDLE OF WINTER AND THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IS 20 MILES AWAY. ADDITIONALLY, THE TIME OFF OF WORK AND EBING WITHOUT A CA
- • THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WILL NOT START DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE SECURITY SENSOR IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THIS IS WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AND WILL ONLY PERIODICALLY OCCUR. THE SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND YOU HAVE TO WAIT 10 MINUTES TO START THE VEHICLE, THEN IT WILL START. IT HAS HAP
“I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE FAN ON THE A/C STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTERWARD I DETECTED A BURNING ODOR. I ENDED UP REPLACING THE RESISTOR AND WIRING HARNESS FOR THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR. THE RESISTOR WAS BURNT AND THE HARNESS WIRE WAS SLIGHTLY MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IF THI”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • SUN GLARE REFLECTS OFF THE CHROME PART PLACED ON THE ENGINE HOOD AND QUICKLY BLINDS THE DRIVER FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
“SUN GLARE REFLECTS OFF THE CHROME PART PLACED ON THE ENGINE HOOD AND QUICKLY BLINDS THE DRIVER FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BODY/STRUCTURE
1 complaints- • SUN GLARE REFLECTS OFF THE CHROME PART PLACED ON THE ENGINE HOOD AND QUICKLY BLINDS THE DRIVER FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
“SUN GLARE REFLECTS OFF THE CHROME PART PLACED ON THE ENGINE HOOD AND QUICKLY BLINDS THE DRIVER FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD GOING HOME I NOTICED THAT MY TEMPERATURE WAS SLOWLY RISING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE ROOM WAS SMOKING I PULLED ASIDE AND LOOKED AT THE ENGINE ROOM THE SMOKE WAS CAUSED BY THE RADIATOR LEAKING ON FRONT TOP COVER OF RADIATOR WAS CRACKED... DON'T GET ME WRONG BUT I NEVER DI
“WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD GOING HOME I NOTICED THAT MY TEMPERATURE WAS SLOWLY RISING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE ROOM WAS SMOKING I PULLED ASIDE AND LOOKED AT THE ENGINE ROOM THE SMOKE WAS CAUSED BY THE RADIATOR LEAKING ON FRONT TOP COVER OF RADIATOR WAS CRACKED... DON'T GET ME WRONG BUT I NEVER DI”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
1 complaints- • My transfer case established a large fluid leak so I inspected it, the findings was a large hole in the main housing on the transfer case fluid was leaking out. The transfer case was removed and disassembled, and found that the 2 screws that hold the chain guide to the housing had backed out or fel
“My transfer case established a large fluid leak so I inspected it, the findings was a large hole in the main housing on the transfer case fluid was leaking out. The transfer case was removed and disassembled, and found that the 2 screws that hold the chain guide to the housing had backed out or fel”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE FAN ON THE A/C STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTERWARD I DETECTED A BURNING ODOR. I ENDED UP REPLACING THE RESISTOR AND WIRING HARNESS FOR THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR. THE RESISTOR WAS BURNT AND THE HARNESS WIRE WAS SLIGHTLY MELTED. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE IF THI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: SUN GLARE REFLECTS OFF THE CHROME PART PLACED ON THE ENGINE HOOD AND QUICKLY BLINDS THE DRIVER FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: SUN GLARE REFLECTS OFF THE CHROME PART PLACED ON THE ENGINE HOOD AND QUICKLY BLINDS THE DRIVER FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS ROAD DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD GOING HOME I NOTICED THAT MY TEMPERATURE WAS SLOWLY RISING THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE ROOM WAS SMOKING I PULLED ASIDE AND LOOKED AT THE ENGINE ROOM THE SMOKE WAS CAUSED BY THE RADIATOR LEAKING ON FRONT TOP COVER OF RADIATOR WAS CRACKED... DON'T GET ME WRONG BUT I NEVER DI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Hummer H3 — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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