What's your H3 complaint?

[Aubs]

Hey, nothing's perfect right? (Ok, don't answer that one.) So, with that in mind, what annoys, bugs, or just irritates you the most about the H3?

Having test driven the car, my biggest complaint is about the turn signal sound. It drives me nuts!! There must be some way to hack into that system and change the sound. I can think of some very creative sounds to use, depending on the systems capabilities . Maybe a pig squeal would be appropriate for some of you....

Anyway, we take delivery tomorrow, and we're headed on a road trip, so I'll be sure to post pics, MPG, and other complaints if they come up.

[DWPC]

No serious complaints after 2500 miles:

1. After a long trip, I learned I reallydon't like the cruise control downshifting so hard on grades or when you hit "resume". I'd rather it gave a warning and just cut-out than do a violent downshift to 5500RPM in 2nd!

2. I'd rather have a hand lever on the emergency brake...the pedal is useless for active trail use.

3. I'd prefer the clock read-out be in the driver's instrument display than on the radio.

4. Rear seats should fold flat (as advertised!)...rear head restraints should be removable.

5. Found out the hard way that the auto trans is easy to inadvertantly shift out of Park with your knee.

6. Side mirrors should be bigger and provide better view of blind areas below the windows.

7. Needs a sissy handle for the driver.

Power and visibility were all evident when we chose the H3, so they're not complaints.

[HIHUMMER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rdoyne:
Just hit 2000 miles, I love it, my only complaint though is the gas milage. States 16(city) and 20(highway) on the sticker. I haven't even gotten close to 20 miles a gallon. My driving consists of some highway, but mostly around town. My wife keeps track of the miles per gallon and we are getting less than 16 per!!!!!!! And i have already gotten less than 14 per on a tank. Could something be wrong with it? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


I'm about 6500 miles and I get around 16/17 around town. So it's either getting better gas mileage the more miles I put on it, or I'm learning not to punch or drive as fast.

[H3OwnerDiz]

LOL, yeah, the turn signal sound SUCKS! I kept joking with the salesman that THAT ALONE could be a reason that I would not want to buy it (I was just messing with his head though). I said, how can a HUMMER have such a pansy assed turn signal sound? so ghey!

[Crisco]

LOL! The signal sound has kinda grown on me. I don't notice it nearly as much as I did at first.

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DWPC:
No serious complaints after 2500 miles:

1. After a long trip, I learned I reallydon't like the cruise control downshifting so hard on grades or when you hit "resume". I'd rather it gave a warning and just cut-out than do a violent downshift to 5500RPM in 2nd!

2. I'd rather have a hand lever on the emergency brake...the pedal is useless for active trail use.

3. I'd prefer the clock read-out be in the driver's instrument display than on the radio.

4. Rear seats should fold flat (as advertised!)...rear head restraints should be removable.

5. Found out the hard way that the auto trans is easy to inadvertantly shift out of Park with your knee.

6. Side mirrors should be bigger and provide better view of blind areas below the windows.

7. Needs a sissy handle for the driver.

Power and visibility were all evident when we chose the H3, so they're not complaints. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Didn't you also notice the e-brake handle, clock readout (which is almost always on the radio in GM vehicles)?

[DDWH]

LMFAO!

[timgco]

The rear wiper is next to worthless. It doesn't swipe all the way over.

Window controls are hard to reach... unless you use your opposite hand.

Heated seat switches could be relocated to reach easier.

Wish the rear seats would fold flat.

That is all!

[evldave]

ok, here's a real one I couldn't check during the test drive. I have the auto, and it has ZERO engine braking in 4LO.

Went up in the mountains last weekend in the snow. Dropped it in 4LO and let it crawl down the hill. Even though it was a moderate downhill, the engine braking couldn't keep up with the weight of the vehicle and it accelerated almost all the way to redline. Yes, it finally could hold up the vehicle, but it was revving a lot more than I'd want on anything more than a short downhill.

I've got a Cherokee (5sp) and Suburban (TH400) and both have significantly better compression braking. I'm actually a little concerned that, when I really need it (this was a breakin run), I'll be spending time on the brakes because the engine can't hold up the rig. I had more brake fade than I expected, but I'm assuming that wasn't fade, it was mud and snow on the rotors

I guess this is the tradeoff of a 5 cylinder? I don't see any problems with power, but less cylinders may equal less braking...

[Mike B]

After 1,100 miles, I have the following complaints:

1. No rear air or auto climate control.
2. Leaf springs instead of coil springs.
2a. IFS.
3. No growl from exhaust (at least they could have made the I-5 sound tough).
4. Steering wheel audio controls-cruise control too.
and the biggie...
5. Not enough trails in my area.

Most complaints are what my wife comments about when she rides with me.

But, I really don't like the leaf spring look from the rear--coils would improve this and give a tiny bit better off road capability.

[fourfourto]

evidave Do you have the adventure with the lower gears or base lux.

H3 gray adventure ,sunroof, steps ,roof rack ,smokers package ,window vents, sunroof visor, hard spare tire cover, h3 valve caps ,mudflaps and K&N filter 3,000+ miles

[R2]

Smokers.

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/t...5/m/9381093341

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HIHUMMER:

I'm about 6500 miles and I get around 16/17 around town. So it's either getting better gas mileage the more miles I put on it, or I'm learning not to punch or drive as fast. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

We already know you had a heavy foot

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ipedog:
F5 - Is GM looking at these responses? What are the chances of most of these complaints being corrected in the coming model year? Any chance of a 2006.5 model with these corrections in it?

Sorry to throw all these questions at you, but you seem to have a unique position of seeing things as they happen and possibly influencing things (maybe? ). </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, GM is looking at some of the information on this site and other GM sites. But let's face the facts.
If anyone took the time to perform a test drive, they would have discovered:
Window switches are difficult for some to access.
Roof support pillars are thick. Then again, when this vehicle rolls, to prevent the weight of the heavy frame/powertrain, etc., from smashing in the roof, the pillars have to be beefy.
No rear air
Side windows are small but that is Hummer
No sissy handle
Clock in the radio
E-brake handle is on the floor
Rear lights are all red
The fake exterior ornamentation
Fuel door doesn't lock
Seat switches are hard for some to reach
Spare tire on the back
Rear gate is too heavy
Etc.

All these are noticeable on a test drive. As JV1 stated, if the windows were bigger, with narrower pillars, and the spare tire under the rear, you would have an Explorer.

As for the trans slipping out of park, this is not normal. This is an FMVSS/CVMSS, and if this was a noted problem, there would be a recall. Mine, I verified today, will not pop out of park, when I tried to pull with great force. It is either out of adjustment, or it was not all the way in park. I suggest this problem be fixed.
There will be very minimal changes in '07 vehicles.
I can give a list of complaints on any car I have ever driven. These are things I didn't like, but either still purchased the vehicle, or it was issued to me and I had no choice.
You can go view the Corvette forum, I'm sure there is one or two discussions on items people hate in their C6 Vettes. There were certainly enough in the C5 area of the forum.
The only real complaint I have in regard to the Hummer is the brake pedal, and I knew it when I purchased.
I guess my ideal H3 would have:
Head up display with Nav information,
Steering wheel switches,
Paddle shifting 6-speed auto trans,
Body inflation system
Tire inflation system
LS7 505 hp engine with 475 lbs of torque,
Remote rear opening door
Sunroof from front to back
Voice controlled window, seat and door switches, as well as voice controlled off-road nav and radio,
and let's not forget the passenger ejection seat.
Just don't want to pay 100K for the vehicle.

[Aubs]

Well, back from the trip and have to say, having an H2 as well, I love the H3! It's a blast.

Our interstate milage was about 17-18 MPG @70 MPH and back roads @60MPH was about 20-21MPG. Not too bad for the first 1,000 miles.

Complaints:
-Turn signal isn't so bad, the music hides the noise.
-I agree, power window button placement needs work, and access to seat controls can be difficult at times, even for the heated seat control.
-Lack of armrests like in the H2, and exit and entry lighting from H2.
-And worst of all, try getting a ticket from a toll booth without taking off your seatbelt or opening the door. It's impossible!!! That's why they make EZ Pass

Otherwise, I can't complain! The dealer screwed us on color, and gave us Ebony instead of Morocco, so I will complain about that.

Also, the left headlight is about 1/6 filled with water, and the plastic molding on the drivers side where the windshield trim meets the roof rail trim is cracked and will have to be replaced. And the seats shake. Like, grab the headrest and give 'em a good shaking. They move more than I anticipated. Anyone else notice that?

[Aubs]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JV1:
I'm puzzled why anyone would complain about poor visibility on an H3?

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Because we like our cars and don't want to back into anything that would mar the paint (like another car; pedestrians are worth 1,000 points ) I think there should be some kind of back up camera. Otherwise, I don't mind not having rear visibility.

[XM DUDE]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">lack of power </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
"lack of power" Damm I'm sick of this one, it is geard low for climbing, it has more power than the Rubicon wrangler that it copetes with in rock crawling.

[evomind]

lack of power
power window control placement
the fact that the metallic dash surround doesnt go up and around the 2 center vents.

[fourfourto]

Funny my wife likes the turn signal and its her daily driver. I have a 200 foot driveway and find rear visibility poor. I stick my head out the window.
To GOTASNDH3 You get a cup holder ashtray /lighter with the smokers kit, the dealer through it in .Also I beleve the outlets time out after 20 minites.

H3 gray aventure ,sunroof, steps ,roof rack ,smokers package ,window vents, sunroof visor, hard spare tire cover, h3 valve caps ,and mudflaps 2,600+ miles

[GotSandH3]

- Rear window doesnt roll down
- No ash tray
- Bad window switch location
- Bad seat adjustment location
- Cup holder too close to shifter & to eachother
- Rear headrests dont come off
- Cig. lighter socket always on
- 5th door must open fully and knock you over

But there is more good things about the H3 then
there are bad..