Common Suspension Problems
Squeaky Rear Leaf Springs
The squeaky rear leaf springs got their grease in the form of a General Motors TSB. But where's the solution when those same rear leaf springs break?…
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The Trouble With Hummer Suspensions
Suspension issues make up roughly 6% of all Hummer owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by H3 owners.
The complaint we hear about most often is right rear leaf spring broke in the 2006 H3.
Where Suspension Complaints Happen
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Worst Issues
- 2006 H3 right rear leaf spring broke 4 (100%)
- 2007 H3 leaf spring broke while driving 1 (25%)
- 2008 H3 rear leaf spring snapped at front mount 1 (25%)
- 2004 H2 rear air suspension leaks 1 (25%)
- 2007 H3 hitting bumbs harder and dipping going over railroad tracks 1 (25%)
- 2007 H3 loud noise at the rear suspension 1 (25%)
Related News and Notes
Squeaky Leaf Spring Problem Acknowledged in TSB
GM issued a Technical Service Bulletin TSB #06-03-09-004G which may address squeaking noises coming from the rear suspension of the 2007-2010 H3 and H3T.
The squeaking is likely the result of debris getting lodged in between the rear leaf s … continue reading