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Hummer VIN Decoder

Decode any 17-character Hummer VIN (1981 and newer): year, model, trim, engine, plant and safety equipment from NHTSA's official decoder, plus recall campaigns and owner complaints for that model year.

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Brushed metal VIN plate on a dark dashboard with a streak of blue light across it

Popular Hummer models

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H3789 complaints · 4 recallsH2323 complaints · 11 recalls

Hummer in NHTSA’s records

2Hummer models in our data
1,112owner complaints filed with NHTSA
14recall campaigns covering these models

Latest Hummer recall campaigns

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  1. Recall15V421000Jul 1, 2015 Blower Motor Connector may OverheatHummer H3 164,993 vehicles
  2. Recall10V240000Jun 4, 2010 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUITChevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Traverse, Avalanche and more 1,365,070 vehicles
  3. Recall10V179000Apr 30, 2010 HOOD LOUVER SEPARATIONHummer H3 162,129 vehicles

Reading a Hummer VIN

A Hummer VIN follows the same federal 17-character format as every vehicle sold in the US since the 1981 model year. The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier, positions 4–8 are Hummer's own codes for the model line, body, engine and restraints, position 9 is the check digit, position 10 is the model year and position 11 is the assembly plant.

Because positions 4–8 are maker-specific, the decoder above asks NHTSA's vPIC catalog to translate them, then matches the year, make and model to Hummer's recall campaigns and owner complaints. For a position-by-position walkthrough see how to read a VIN; for the year letter, use the model-year code chart.

Hummer VIN decoder FAQ

Where is the VIN on a Hummer?

On a Hummer car, SUV or light truck, look through the windshield at the driver's-side corner of the dashboard, or read the label on the driver's door jamb. It is also on the title, registration and insurance card. Our guide shows where to find the VIN on each body type.

How do I find the model year from a Hummer VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For cars, SUVs and light trucks, a letter in position 7 means the 2010–2039 cycle and a number means 1980–2009, so the same letter can point to two years 30 years apart.

Does a Hummer VIN decoder show recalls?

It shows the recall campaigns NHTSA lists for that Hummer model year (14 campaigns across the Hummer models in our data). Whether your specific vehicle still needs a repair is only shown by NHTSA's VIN lookup or a Hummer dealer.

Which Hummer models have the most complaints filed with NHTSA?

In our data: H3 (789), H2 (323). Counts are owner reports across all model years, not failure rates; popular models draw more reports.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

Processing

  • We send your VIN to NHTSA vPIC and show the fields it returns; empty fields are hidden by default.
  • Recalls and complaints are matched by the decoded year, make and model, not by your VIN.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Reference text reviewed by the Vehicle Data Desk.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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