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5GTEN43E588229771

Basic Information

Vehicle Make
HUMMER
Vehicle Model
H3
Vehicle Series
1/2 ton Luxury model

Additional Information

Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
5GTEN43E*88
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model Year
2008
Plant City
SHREVEPORT
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
GM Truck Group
Plant State
LOUISIANA
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Engine Number Of Cylinders
5
Displacement (CC)
3700.0
Displacement (CI)
225.78785315050
Displacement (L)
3.7
Engine Model
LLR
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Cooling Type
Water
Other Engine Info
VVT, DOHC< Gas
Engine Manufacturer
GM
VIN Breakdown
5GT World Manufacturer Identifier
EN43E Vehicle Descriptor Section
5 Check Digit
88229771 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Rollover
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls
2
Vehicle
2008 HUMMER H3
Source
NHTSA Database
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the connector module that controls the blower motor speed for ...
Consequence: If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800
Campaign: 15V421000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HUMMER H3 VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTEGRAL CLIP-TABS ON THE LOUVER ON THE HOOD MAY FRACTURE, CAUSING THE HOOD LOUVER RATTLE AGAINST THE HOOD AND BECOME LOOSE. IF THIS INDICATOR IS UNNOTICED, ADDITIONAL CLIPS...
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL APPLY AN ADHESIVE TO THE HOOD LOUVER TO SECURE IT TO THE HOOD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT
Campaign: 10V179000

Owner Complaints (113)

Total Complaints
113
Crashes Reported
3
Injuries Reported
5
SUSPENSION
"The contact owns a 2008 Hummer H3. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH, there was a loud metal rattling sound while attempting to turn left or right. The driver also heard the sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicl..."
ODI #11731630
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"The fuel level sensor stopped working now it say I’m on E These go out on these cars And are on the recall list, but not on my vehicle yet"
ODI #11714487
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