2009 HUMMER H3 SUT

1 recalls, 13 complaints - 210 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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 EVENTU... Read more

Consequence

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.

1,738 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

13 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
CHILD SEAT	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1
ENGINE	1

Incident date: Jul 5, 2017

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 RESOL... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2016

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 DEA... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2016

Incident date: Nov 10, 2015

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 M... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jun 25, 2015

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 MAD... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2013

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) ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2013

Incident date: Mar 21, 2015

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

Incident date: Aug 1, 2014

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 MOT... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2014

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 VEHI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2012

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... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2011

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 MANUFAC... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2010

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 RESTRA... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 HUMMER H3 SUT

210 manufacturer communications from 128 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	28
350000 EQUIPMENT	21
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	15
200000 WHEELS	11
100000 POWER TRAIN	10
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	10
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	7

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This 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 shou

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This 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.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The 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.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine driveability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This 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

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

020000 SUSPENSION

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

010000 STEERING

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This 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.

200000 WHEELS

This 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 fo

190000 TIRES

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

020000 SUSPENSION

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This 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.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

200000 WHEELS

190000 TIRES

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide

117110 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide

022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un

350000 EQUIPMENT

Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)

021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

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HUMMER H3 SUT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HUMMER H3 SUT across all model years (2009, 2009).

1 Total Recalls

13 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

Other HUMMER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
H2	23	429	View
H3	12	1,061	View
H1	1	9	View
H1 ALPHA	1	0	View
H2 SUT	1	29	View
H4	0	0	View
HUMMER H3	0	1	View

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