2006 Hummer H3: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Suspension · 92,000 miles · UT

I recently starting hearing a clunk or rattle in the front suspension. I took it to one shop who suggested I replace the shocks so I did. After I left the shop, I noticed the exact same issue was still there so I took it to another shop. They stated that I needed to replace the upper control arm bushing so I did. Unfortunately, neither fix solved the issue so I took it to yet another shop, ken graff in riverdale, utah who informed me today that the issue is a front lower control arm, that is documented on the gm website . The document number is 2367563 dated 11/10/2009. The engineers knew that this was an issue but their conclusion was that the condition was caused by an external impact event that exceeded the limits of the frame design, which is a line of bs. I have never taken my hummer 3 off road at any time and it does not even have a scratch on the paint job and it now has 92,000 miles on it. It is common sense to just provide the bushings to the customers instead of making a customer pay out the a-- because of a lack of common sense. I did contact gm who informed me that they have concluded it was caused by exceeded the limits of the frame design. A few things here I find hard to believe from the engineers, that they recommended that the frame needed to be replaced and that it was caused by a external impact which I find strange concerning they were pushing this as a off-road vehicle. If they knew about this issue why did they not recommend a recall instead of blaming the customer? They did not recommend to gm to create just the bushings instead of replacing the whole frame ( $9000 per ken graff) my conclusion is they knew of the issue and were covering their own ass, if I were to place just the bushings and if they were available my cost would be less then $500, I can accept that but exceeded the limits of the frame design hell no.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Suspension · 84,641 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hummer h3. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. An independent mechanic recommended that the front driver side upper ball joints and the control arm be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 84,641. Updated 3/11/2015

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 86,000 miles · KY

There was no,accident,I trade my 09 mustang in to walters mazda,mitsubishi,in pikeville ky,I did notice a strange noise in the tires,so I took it to have the tires rotated,and the noise got louder,so I took it to a garage to be checked,the mechanic told me my ball joints on the driver side was ready to fall out,I bought the vehicle as is,but I called the car lot and asked for a little help ,since my 09 mustang was in perfect shape running and mechanical wise.and they wont help me,my wheel could have fell off and caused me to wreck,or get killed..I don't think the car fax is correct,there was no paper in the vehicle saying buy as is.I have only had it a few wks.the owner said all he had to do to the mustang was put front brakes well that only cost 20,dollars,iam will be out 500.I was told do not drive until I get this fixed..I was sold a very unsafe vehicle,and done very dirty.please help me.

Filed Sep 21, 2013 · Steering · 45,000 miles · WV

Must replace both tie rod ends, hummer has never been off road!!! This is ridiculous, apparently it has something to do with the weight of the hummer, if that be the case, then why didn't they make these parts heavy duty enough to support that weight? They need to do a recall and reimburse all the people who filed a complaint because of this and ball joints wearing out before 50,000 miles!! This is going to cost me nearly $500.00! My husband had a 2001 yukon, with 300,000 miles and never had this problem!

Filed Mar 7, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 32,000 miles · MA

Brakes had to be done @ less than 32,000 miles. This was all four sets of pads and all four rotors. Early ball joint and tie rods failure (both sides) on a hummer h 3. The first was under 50,000 miles and now the other side @ 55,000. Truck has not been abused in anyway.

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Steering · 44,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact leased a 2006 hummer h3. While turning into a driveway at approximately 15 MPH, the front driver's side tie rod failed and punctured the tire. The frame was damaged and the vehicle struck a telephone pole. A police report was filed. The frame had to be replaced. The contact sustained mid back, lower neck, wrist, and knee injuries. The vehicle was returned to gm. The current and failure mileages were 44,000. Updated 11/17/08 *cn updated 11/24/08.