Hummer
H3
Hummer H3: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeHummer
ClassSUV
Model years (US)2006–2011
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Hummer H32005–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | April 2005 – May 24, 2010 |
| Model years | 2006–2010 |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV (GMT345) 4-door pickup truck (GMT745) |
| Layout | Front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM GMT345 platform |
| Engines | 3.5 L (211 CID) L52 I5 (2006 only) 3.7 L (223 CID) LLR I5 5.3 L (325 CID) LH8 V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Aisin AR5 manual 4-speed 4L60-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | H3: 2,842 mm H3T: 3,409 mm |
| Length | H3 4,778 mm with rear tire carrier H3T 5,403 mm |
| Width | 1,897 mm |
| Height | 2006–2007: 1,872 mm 2008–2010: 1,859 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,087–2,223 kg |
| Class | Mid-size SUV mid-size pickup truck (H3T) |
| Assembly | United States: Shreveport, Louisiana South Africa: Port Elizabeth (GMSA) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.7 L, 5 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 3.7 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2007–2009 | 3.7 L, 5 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2009 | 3.7 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006 | 3.5 L, 5 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006 | 3.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.7 L, 5 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 3.7 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 3.7 L, 5 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 3.7 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| 2006 | 3.5 L, 5 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2006 | 3.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2006–2010 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 3.5–5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 5, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 13 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2006–2011 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 248 | 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Engine and cooling | 177 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Visibility and wipers | 142 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 75 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Airbags | 69 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 43 | 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Suspension | 41 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Brakes | 38 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 28 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Stability and traction control | 26 | 2006, 2007, 2009 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2006–2010: 800 complaints, 27 with a crash and 57 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.