2010 Hummer H3T

Vehicle Introduction

The 2010 Hummer H3T is a mid-size pickup truck that was produced by General Motors. It was available with either a 5.3L V8 engine or a 3.7L I5 engine, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The H3T was praised for its off-road capabilities and rugged exterior, but it was criticized for its poor fuel economy and cramped interior.

Engine

5.3L V8

• Cylinder Misfire
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine misfires, resulting in rough idling, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption.
  • Solution: Replace faulty spark plugs, ignition coils, or fuel injectors.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
  • Recalls: 10V036000, 10V037000
• Excessive Oil Consumption
  • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle burns excessive oil, requiring frequent oil top-ups.
  • Solution: Replace worn piston rings or valve seals.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

3.7L I5

• No Issues Found

Transmission

4-Speed Automatic

• Shifting Hesitation or Jerking
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission hesitates or jerks when shifting gears.
  • Solution: Replace faulty transmission solenoid or transmission fluid.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: 07E006000

Suspension

• Leaking Shock Absorbers
  • Description/Symptoms: Shock absorbers leak fluid, causing a loss of suspension damping and a rough ride.
  • Solution: Replace worn shock absorbers.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
• Sway Bar Bushing Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Sway bar bushings wear out, leading to increased body roll and a clunking noise while driving.
  • Solution: Replace worn sway bar bushings.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+

Electrical

• Alternator Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Alternator fails, resulting in a loss of electrical power and engine stalling.
  • Solution: Replace faulty alternator.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
• Battery Drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains quickly when the vehicle is parked, even with all accessories turned off.
  • Solution: Identify and fix the electrical component causing the drain.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Variable, depending on the cause

Exterior

• Rust on Frame and Body Panels
  • Description/Symptoms: Rust forms on various areas of the frame and body panels, leading to corrosion and structural damage.
  • Solution: Repair or replace rusted panels and apply rust prevention measures.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Variable, depending on the extent of rust damage
• Door Hinge Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Door hinges wear out, causing the doors to sag or become difficult to open/close.
  • Solution: Replace worn door hinges.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+

Interior

• Climate Control Malfunction
  • Description/Symptoms: Climate control system fails, resulting in the inability to regulate cabin temperature.
  • Solution: Replace faulty climate control actuators or modules.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000+
• Seat Belt Pretensioner Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Seat belt pretensioners fail to deploy during a collision, increasing the risk of injury.
  • Solution: Replace faulty seat belt pretensioners.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
• Steering Wheel Controls Malfunction
  • Description/Symptoms: Steering wheel controls (e.g., radio, cruise control) become unresponsive or malfunction.
  • Solution: Replace faulty wiring harness or control module.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+

Summary

The 2010 Hummer H3T has a range of issues, including engine misfires, excessive oil consumption, suspension leaks, electrical problems, and exterior corrosion. While some of the issues are minor and relatively inexpensive to fix, others can be severe and costly. Overall, the severity and cost of the issues depend on the specific problem and the extent of the damage.