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Hummer H3 SUT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 11 owner complaints for the Hummer H3 SUT, covering model year 2009. Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 11 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 1 model year with data (2009)
  • top component: Air Bags (5 complaints)
  • latest recall 09V080000 (reported Mar 11, 2009)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (9.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hummer H3 SUT complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 11 complaints are for the 2009 model year.

Hummer H3 SUT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hummer H3 SUT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2009110010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hummer H3 SUT components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (45.5% of all 11), followed by Electrical System (4) and Child Seat (1).

Components named most often in Hummer H3 SUT complaints (top 6)
Components named most often in Hummer H3 SUT complaints (top 6)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags545.5%
Electrical System436.4%
Child Seat19.1%
Engine19.1%
Unknown or Other19.1%
Visibility/Wiper19.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hummer H3 SUT recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name H3 SUT, newest first. The only campaign, 09V080000, covers model year 2009.

  • 1 recall campaign
Hummer H3 SUT recall campaigns covering each model year
2009: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 09V080000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 2009

    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.

    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hummer H3 SUT questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Hummer H3 SUT have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Hummer H3 SUT, covering model year 2009. The campaign, 09V080000, was reported on March 11, 2009 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”.

What is the most common Hummer H3 SUT complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 45.5% of all 11. Electrical System (4) and Child Seat (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hummer H3 SUT?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hummer dealer.

How many Hummer H3 SUT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 11 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.