Hummer H3T | Review Offroad

We got our hands on a 1 of 100 Hummer H3T Alpha Adventure Edition and gave a real world review of what the truck is, how it compares to modern day mid size pick ups and of course send it through trails that modified Jeeps struggle to get all the way through. Comment below with your thoughts on the Hummer H3 platform in general!

[@linkortho]

Had 4 jeeps. Was tired of waiting for gladiators. I now Own an h3t alpha. Won’t be going back to Jeep. Love this truck!

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

They are rock solid trucks for sure, it would be nice to see some more aftermarket options for them but with how few there are its understandable why hummer owners have to do it all themselves.

[@nassirhussein9438]

You betcha brother

[@clintgolub1751]

Honestly, I’m not 100% sure Jeep would’ve created the Gladiator without the H3T coming into existence first.

[@00ninja00]

I have a gladiator rubicon, but I want a h3t alpha. The gladiator is awesome off-road, and probably the best midsize truck for off-roading and overlanding. But not the best as daily driver. I think the hummer would be much better as a daily. I’m considering finding one and selling my gladiator. As for mods, I don’t mind, I can fabricate anything I need myself.

[@buckfiden6102]

I'd rather have an h3t alpha with front and rear lockers any day and save 30 thousand dallors...over a jeep gladiator rubicon...

[@diamondjaguar]

I've owned an H3 w/5 cylinder for 2 years now and love it. This is my 1st suv. I'm a construction worker so I'm off-road on a daily basis. I've installed 35' tires on it and it looks like a "BEAST"!!! Gas mileage sucks but oooh welll, I still love it. 3 days ago I got a Wacker Neuson ST45 skid steer stuck in the mud on a steep slope. Look it up, it's not a small machine. Yup, you guessed it, I hooked up a chain to the H3 and the machine, put the H3 in low 4wd and it pulled it out without even a struggle. If I were a betting man, I would have lost. I really didn't think it would do it. I'm upgrading to the H3T Alpha this summer, and after watching this great review, I'm even more convinced.

[@orielcorrea523]

Go get a Gladiator and put them head to head! H3T was ahead of its time. But, 10 years later. My money still is on the H3T!

[@drjhunter]

Rear view camera was available in rear view mirror and yes you nailed this review. GMs biggest secret was these Alpha /adventures package and the size is easier to wheel on narrow two tracks so better than the H1

[@jambando328]

I have owned my H3 for 10years with over 205K miles and can’t find any other vehicle that I would want for an everyday drive. Save urs! I’m using and still enjoying mine!

[@yourallidiotz1121]

I have 1 of 48 2010 alpha h3t. I love mine. gave up a 65 shelby cobra for it.

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Thats enough proof to show just how cool these trucks are!

[@ethereal8elements]

Yes, best ICE truck I've ever had. I have one of the 2010 Alpha's also and I have taken it to Alaska and Texas. Over the years several gentlemen have offered to buy it - if I were ever to sell.

[@stussels]

ive got one of these with everything but the v8. still a great truck. 5 cylinder has 4.56 gears in the diffs and 33" tires with adventure package. drives great around town, has to work a bit on the highway up slopes. i just set the cruise. i love the simplicity of the interior design. ive got a dog who sheds all the time. it cleans easy. especially with leather. my seats are height adjustable. 8 way power, lumbar, and heat on both sides. backup cam display in the rearview mirror. ive had two toyotas in the past. this is a much more comfortable truck. did i mention i love this truck.

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

I think you love that truck... hahaha feel free to send us some wheeling pictures to our facebook page, its fun to see how everyone uses their rigs!

[@alainmathieu1409]

I have an 09 H3T Alpha with the adventure package (locking difs from and rear) roof rack, slant top, 10,000 lbs front winch. It is my second H3. I use my truck as my everyday driver with 156,000 miles on it now. My biggest expense other than routine maintenance and regular break jobs so far has been to replace the heater core. That required to remove the dash, the steering column, the console and the front seats. I recently replaced the front wheel bearings (both sides - if you are going to do one side, my as well replace the other). It's been a great truck, going strong, not showing signs of getting old. It has taken me into many places I would not walk in. Love it. Thanks for highlighting the beauty and strenghs of this great little Hummer.

[@eightosaurusspelunk1598]

You had to do all that just to change the heater core!?

[@tomandhistruck]

I have an 06 H3 with adventure package and aftermarket front lockers. This thing is unstoppable off road and has pulled it's fair share of Jeeps out of places I just went through. I blame the drivers :p

[@DrAirStrike]

Hey I got a shoutout! Loved filming this with you

[@cskiles318]

I love mine. I have alpha. We been together for 15 years. Its a beast in the snow 👍 thank you for sharing

[@ZONEoffroadproducts]

Thanks for the shout out! Great looking Hummer!

[@vtecbanger3180]

I picked up an h3 luxury with 90k miles!!! It’s an i5 but love this truck with a passion.

[@MrEgopathy]

The Hummer H3T Alpha is arguably the best Hummer they have ever made (after the H1 Alpha), I agree. Useable truck bed unlike the H2 SUT, and has a great ride quality, unlike the H1’s in my opinion. I personally think an H1 is more capable off-road with their portal hubs and overall build, and that an H2 also has a smoother ride. The best of the H3’s for sure. Overall, I love my H3T Alpha (with Adventure and Luxury packages). A very unique truck that very very few have or are even aware of. The truck will wake up even more if you decide to tune it (or install a cam like I did 😉). Your rock sliders turned out great bud.

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Feel free to send us some pictures of your Alpha to our Facebook page for us to see it! What kind of power are you looking at after installing the cam?

[@MrEgopathy]

PART OUT With the exhaust, cam, valve springs and intake, hopefully looking at about a 50 hp increase. Still need to get it tuned.

[@CENTENOMONTOYA]

Great video with great editing, can’t wait to see you blow up!

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Thanks! Its a lot of fun but also a lot of time for sure!

[@jeffhaynes153]

I bought my 2009 H3T Alpha brand new. Was one of the first ordered in Canada. Black on black. I have owned a 2006 GMC Sierra, 2019 Dodge Ram Rebel (currently owned), 2020 Jeep Willys (currently owned) and a Chevy s10. Hands down favourite truck I have ever owned or driven is my H3T. I will never sell it. GM calls once every few months with someone looking to take it off my hands. I also have the fox 2.0 shocks on it. I have the Diamond Back cover on it, and have started ordering spare parts for the truck as I find them. I had the T-case chain replaced, and they found an aluminum chain guide that actually came loose and was binding up the chain. Would recommend checking that eventually. Thats the only major repair I have had with this truck, and I have 290,000 km on it. Although I don’t drive it as much anymore, it is still my favourite. If anyone wants to let one go, I would be interested in getting a second, third, etc... great video!

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Awesome video guys. The best h3t review ever. I have the same truck but with tan leather and some other goodies. Rancho 4 inch lift. 34.7 tires on 16 inch rims with spacers to fit lift kit. Lift kit Wasn't designed for 16inch rims lol. ARB front bumper with warn winch . Also have the rock sliders like yours. 110,000 miles and not one single issue knock on wood.

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Hey thanks! Feel free to shoot us some pictures of your H3T to our facebook page, sounds like you have quite the beast!

[@SurelyYewJest]

Ya people always assume the Hummer H2 and H3 were based off the Chevy/GMC derivatives in the same size segment, but they very much were not. In fact about the only things that were common between all 3 were the engines and transmissions. Beyond that, everything else is different. The H2 had a partial subframe from the GMT800 HD trucks in the rear, a partial full-size SUV frame up front, and its own thang in the middle. The H3 was a modded GMT345 platform that was deemed the GMT745, which was only tangentially related to the first-gen Colorado/Canyon. If you look at the longest Colorados/Canyons available while the H3 SUT was around, the H3 is longer, and ir’s probably the stoutest of GM’s mid-size lineup of the time. I have no doubt the H3 could be re-rated and be able to tow/payload more, but that wasn’t the goal a decade ago as much as it is now when GM, Jeep, and Ford are all touting max towing over 7k and fanbois are arguing over payload ratings compared to the Tacoma.

[@alexdavis622]

I have an 09 with a leveling kit and Bilstein shocks. I live in Minnesota, drive it nearly everyday to work and have taken it off road as well. I have owned many jeeps, dodge, chevy, ford and Toyota trucks. For the everyday driving and off-road, you just cannot beat it. I haul full sheets of 4x8 materials in the bed with the tailgate adjustment, it fits my full-size ice house in the bed and my family of four fits nicely, even though we are all taller bigger people. We also have an h3 5cylinder which is nice but does not compare. If you have a chance to get one, even a 5 cyl, convert it and have fun, there aren't many out there. Hopefully GM will get smart and bring us something to answer to the new jeep gladiator which I was very disappointed with. The chevy blazer sure and the hell was not the answer...bring back the H3T GM!!

[@jackoff1826]

GMC Hummer is coming

[@TheRopenNetwork]

We purchased two for the Network expeditions. None are the Alpha's, BUT they are still so much fun off road.

[@TomCastello1]

I just bought a H3 for the wife and honestly I think it would be better off road then your H3T simply because of the shorter wheelbase not to mention we picked it up for under 10 grand with less than 80k miles on it. These things are a bargain right now with Wrangler prices unjustifiably through the roof. And if you aren't doing something that requires an insane amount of articulation and spend the vast majority of your time on a paved street the H3 is one hell of a deal.

[@splash1791]

I've got an Alpha Adventure as well and love it! Can't wait to see what comes of GM's decision to bring back the retro Hummers.

[@rustycrum2884]

Loved the video, I own a H3T with the adventure package. I live in Knoxville TN so the area here is hilly, rocky, muddy all the good stuff my only issue is that the chromed areas of the truck tend to discolor and peel....... I believe that I will install the new torsion kit for a better ride..... I turned mine up and lost the nice ride....thanks for the video

[@WorldFamous4x4]

We just got one of these, cool video

[@RacerTechTV]

Loved the video, that Hummer would make for a sweet daily driver!

[@ozzy5368]

Love these trucks!

[@robertm4817]

I also have a 2009 Hummer H3t Alpha Adventure package fully loaded with tan leather interior with a minor lift and 35 in tires it's my daily driver would not trade it for anything just it 100k 😉 great video keep up the great work

[@eleazargarcia235]

The four areas in the back are to place 2 x 4 across the bed and carry a different load on them.

[@race4me1]

You're crazy. Those areas are made of plastic and if you cut the 2 X 4 short enough to fit inside these pockets they will vibrate out.

[@paulkelley86]

I agree with this review. Took my 3 years to find my h3t alpha off road package with front and rear lockers.... also a little known fact they have fixed 4 piston calipers, like the new zr2, and the brake booster is electric over hydraulic like many Toyota off road vehicles. Really cant beat it.... it's like buying a zr2 that is LS swapped and never really looks old, plus you never see another one. Been driving mine all over for 5 years. Thinking about building the 5.3 but also watching the hummer EV closely. If I could buy my truck brand new I would in a heartbeat, other ones like mine have gone for $25,000 to $30,000 with 150k miles here in southern California. What can compete with only deprecating $10,000 over 11 years and 150k miles?... a few people have these figured out while a bunch laugh and have no idea. Thanks for the video!

[@erwinnez3735]

Love em hummers

[@nicholashollow9410]

Hey we passed each other on the trail, I was in the little black sxs I think it was july 27. I was wondering if you'ed make it the rest of the way down that trail.You edited out a lot of the cool stuff, you should put up a video of just the hard obstacles. Im a native of the island and it's fun watching people crawl over trail I buzz down every weekend. Next time you should take the south route to Marble Head that's a challenge for any vehicle and driver. I just subbed, it's pretty cool I found this channel after passing you on the trail.

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Hey Nicholas, yea you must have passed us that day. You should check out our video "The Drummond Island Adventure" we tackled marble head last year and we wanted to this year but we didn't have enough time with all of the other fun stuff we wanted to do this year on the island. Need to get more time off to spend up there!

[@TheRopenNetwork]

I'm looking to purchase one of these as well thanks to your video I'll stick with the alpha. But here's a question I have, would it be a good idea to get some bigger tires and lift the truck up a little bit higher?

[@1964rmcc]

I've never had a jeep and own a TBSS now but I think that the H3 is a really cool vehicle that can handle anything and I'd consider it if I decided to get into adventure vehicle instead of a Jeep .GM should bring this vehicle back they have nothing this capable right now thanks for the video !

[@guidok3762]

Great video. I have a question. I want to buy one here in Europe. It is a 3.7 liter 5/cilinder with 5 speed manual and front and rear lockers with only 45.000 miles (60.000 km) in white. What do you think about this purchase?

[@spawn3d703]

Great Review, as a long time H2 owner I would love to get my hands on a H3T as well. BTW you both are completely wrong about the H2 being a glorified Suburban... you really need to look into the the vehicle starting from the 3 part frame that was used.

[@jamesray3920]

I own h3t alpha with adventure / luxury package you talk about swapping out tail gate handle to locking so I did to accidentally to discover when trying to open bed it would not until I unlock doors , mine a 2009 h3t alpha it has a locking tail gate so b4 any make mistake of buying a locking tail gate handle lock your h3t and see if tail gate will open

[@christopherwilson9140]

Ever met the kid who's big brother messed up so bad in school, so bad with the cops, and so bad with the neibors that he never stood a chance? The most underrated 4x4 ever thats who...

[@bryanortiz4960]

💰FOR SALE : 27K💰 I own one H3T 1 of 48 last made in 2010 with that 5.3L With 55K miles and a lot of mods and with all luxury package including those front and rear axle Located in EL Paso TX Has a lot of mods

[@LW-dq8pv]

16:12 I've got one and she's quite pampered. Yes, garage kept and no to any off roading. I'll take someones old jeep, not my own truck as i've got nothing to prove.

[@BwabRus]

Did you end up keeping this thing? I just got an alpha unfortunately it’s not the adventure equipped model.

[@drjhunter]

Same half axles on Colorado. As a matter of fact the high performance Chevy half axles made for the Chevy Colorado ZR2 which have slip shafts will bolt right on to your H3T. Check out my video . Want to sale it ? Parts not hard to find except for the transfer case and front diff for this model because of the lockers and 5.3L V8. It will keep up with any Jeep. I would take this vehicle over the new Jeep Gladiator unless they put a diesel in the Gladiator

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Hey that's great to know Leroy thanks for the heads up! We can agree on the gladiator compared to the H3T Alpha after driving a few of them. A diesel option for either truck would be amazing.

[@00ninja00]

I have a gladiator, and only way I think a gladiator would be better than this (drive train wise), is if they put the 392 v8 engine in it. As for off-road capabilities and as an overland vehicle, the gladiator is way more capable than the hummer h3t or any other mid size truck, and nothing out there would be better than the gladiator as an off road mid size truck, maybe pretty good and capable, but not better. But as a daily, the solid axle and steering on the Jeep, makes it not very comfortable driving it daily. And it’s loud on the freeway. The diesel is just a problem child on the jeeps imo. New diesels aren’t like old diesels. Too much electronics and smog crap.

[@00ninja00]

I’m considering getting one of the h3t alpha if I find one, and getting rid of the gladiator rubicon as I daily drive mines. The gladiator just isn’t the best daily. I’ve owned Tacoma’s, and I suspect any ifs front truck and solid roof and interior (much quieter in the Tacoma) would be a much better daily compared to the gladiator. Don’t get me wrong, the gladiator is excellent off road, and hard to beat at doing that, but it leaves a lot to be desired as a daily.

[@drjhunter]

@@00ninja00 you can’t go wrong with a used Tacoma TRD pro -. My son has one and I’ve since bought a Tundra limited and they drive nice !

[@LEGOCAMARO]

Got a h2 but you never see these rare H3T on the trails would love to put my H2 Sut vs H3 Alpha

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

That would be a sweet comparison to watch!

[@69sound81]

Best hummer is H1 no questions asked. Then I would argue that the H3 alpha (suv) would be 2nd place just for the wheelbase. Finally the H3T alpha. And then any regular H3 series or any H2. I would love GM to go back on the fuel hummers and make a nice H3T with a 6 speed and portals (like the H1). 8 speed is a crap transmission and the 10 gear is too much for an offroad vehicle. 6 speed is the sweet spot. And they still have the 6L90 (and probably some 6.0 L96 vortecs or some amazing 6.2L LT engines) to use. But I would rather have a 2010 hummer H3 than a 2010 jeep wrangler.

[@frk380]

Hi.. can we put 235/70/R16 tires on this rim.!!

[@frantz-cicopierre8221]

Which one would you guys recommend, H3T Alpha or H3 Alpha

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

H3T Alpha all day.

[@Krystof.Veritae]

Great vid ..... I got 2009 H3 not a pickup ...... where did you find the rail sliders ? Cool rig

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

Thanks! We fabricated up the sliders at a friends shop over a weekend.

[@Krystof.Veritae]

PART OUT nice !!! I wish i had ways of doing that :) ...... have to find something compatible....... can I ask why you went with Fox Shocks ? I’m looking in to OME suspension for it

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

@@Krystof.Veritae We have used FOX on just about all of our vehicles we run, they hold up great long term and do a great job on and offroad.

[@Krystof.Veritae]

@@PARTOUTaccessories any recommendation for the exact shocks ?..... did you change back leaf springs ?......

[@joshnasche5495]

I would love to see this hummer h3 against a jeep Gladiator and see how they do against one another.

[@show0919]

hello,i want to use this video in tv program of taiwan, is that ok?and i will note PART OUT as Source Authorization

[@PARTOUTaccessories]

That is okay.

[@bartbarnett2811]

Not much travel you get 10.2 in of travel up front that would be a lot for even for a coil over and in the rear 18 in articulation. Not travel articulation two different things I think I measured it at 12 in of solid travel maybe 14 that also depends on the shocks you're running in the rear. I don't like running gas charge on my truck in the rear it seems to skip and hop a lot over gravel or washboarded roads. I'm running up front Bilstein bypass shocks with remote reservoir and in the rear just some cheap rancho shocks.

[@jessereid2178]

How hard is it to find one of these??

[@casper5360]

New 7.3 engine swap has please.

[@SHAUN646]

Tall guy is cute 🥰 is he single 10-15 mpg ⛽️ always has a soft spot for tall slim guys

[@starseoltd.4927]

You said the gas mileage is on 10 in the city? Anyone willing to comment on the gas mileage?

[@volodymyrprosov6134]

Lol my 2009 h3 i5 Luxury without lockers eats 10-12.5 mpg,and sometimes even 9 mpg on highways..

[@aurelpatrascu3340]

o iubesc nu mai pot dupa ea

[@themouas]

I bet this truck is good for overlanding.

[@scottChapman25]

Shame they stopped making these

[@notsojoerogan]

I don't think you're looking in the right places for parts. Even with rock auto, I don't think I've ever ran into an issue finding parts for mine

[@loslakers530]

If your 6'3... Why the fuck do you want a tacoma or a colorado? Get a full size truck it will sort out your space needs

[@themanthelegend7048]

Because all around ifs is better.

[@wyattsexton7083]

The 6'.3" host should not be in the vehicle review business. He's not gonna be comfortable in many vehicles.

[@owlxxx]

I love my h3t alpha/adv. Instagram-#h3t_adventures

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

Is that truck SHORT or are you friggin TALL? Jesus man. It's like seeing a tree standing next to a small bush