Hello... It's all Viet Nam Vette's fault...

[-=Mac=-]

New kid on the block here and it's all Viet Nam Vette's fault that I now own a 2006 H3.

You see, I was perfectly happy with my old 1996 Dodge 4X4 pickup. The Cummins turbo diesel is bulletproof, plenty powerful and cheap to run. Then Viet Nam Vette starts talking about buying a Hummer H3 on another forum we both participate in called the Corvette Action Center. He's got one on order, he says, and he's pretty excited about it.

So I started looking at H3 pictures and saw a few of them on the road. Then I'm driving past a local non-Hummer dealership and they have a bright yellow 2006 H3 sitting out front where you can't miss it. The next thing I know, I'm being handed a set of keys.

I'm normally a pretty logical guy. I usually make my car buying decisions based on solid cost/benefit analysis. This time it was straight from the heart or maybe even a bit lower. The funny part is my wife absolutely loves it... even if she doesn't get to drive it...

So here's my introduction... I'm in the greater Vancouver area in lovely British Columbia, Canada. I see there's a couple of others here from my area. The user name Mac was already taken (go figure!) but I managed to work my way around that. I'm a police officer but don't let that bother you. I haven't arrested anyone I've met on a forum yet.

VNV didn't tell me that the H3 had head problems until after I bought one. He seems to think there's a recall. As soon as I finish this post, I'm gonna go search to see if I can find it.

-Mac

[NewHummerGuy]

Welcome aboard Mac.

[Viet Nam Vette]

Yeah ..It's my fault.... ..I think the H3 sold it's self. Anyway welcome aboard MAC.
The recall I was explaining was the Cyl Head thing.. Can't remember if there was an autherized factory recall or not.

Mac's doing a search now..anyone want to add any info for him??

[-=Mac=-]

Thanks for the welcome! K9sH3, thanks. I've been carrying the badge for 18+ years and it's been a wild ride but I'm planning to make full use of the RCMP retirement package at the earliest opportunity.

VNV, I found a thread which looked like a single incident of a head problem but nothing about a recall. The thread originator spent a good bit of time fending off accusations of being a troll but I see several of the parties involved are now banned.

Incidently, I just got a phone call from the dealership saying there's a recall for the jack, so I'm taking it in on Thursday. I hope if there was a recall for the head, they would have found that as well.

-Mac

[Viet Nam Vette]

Heh Mac....I'm sorry I had a brain Fart on this Cyl head thing.. But I'm sure some one will jump in here and square this away. Not sure if it was a recall or a wait till the head goes thing then GM will replace it or not answer.

So sit tight and one of the Hummer Rock Jumper's will chime in..

[-=Mac=-]

In the meantime, I'm going to keep an eye on everything to be sure it's all good.

-Mac

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by Viet Nam Vette

Heh Mac....I'm sorry I had a brain Fart on this Cyl head thing.. But I'm sure some one will jump in here and square this away. Not sure if it was a recall or a wait till the head goes thing then GM will replace it or not answer.

So sit tight and one of the Hummer Rock Jumper's will chime in..

No cylinder head recall. Believe it or not, it does not happen to every engine out there.

It also depends on the VIN of your vehicle. If manufactured prior to 287591 (Last six digits of the VIN) you could have the problem. So, if your VIN is after the VIN, then you have the new hardened head. If not, and you develope the problem, you will experience a rougher than normal idle, and then the service engine soon light will come on. Dealer will retrieve a P300 code, check compression, and if low, replace the cylinder head. (The I-5 engine already idles rougher than a V-block engine, so don't get alarmed if you feel a slight idle vibration.) I should also mention, that if it does happen, call Onstar and they will tell you to get to a dealer as soon as possible. However, if you happen to be out climbing rocks, running rivers, etc., don't fret. You can drive quite a few miles with this condition. Only harm that will happen is the valve guide that failed, will elongate more, causing more damage to the head. A few other valves might start to elongate, but no damage to the engine itself. The fix is a complete new designed hardened head, so don't worry about causing more damage to the head.

[H3PAC]

Originally Posted by -=Mac=-

Incidently, I just got a phone call from the dealership saying there's a recall for the jack, so I'm taking it in on Thursday. I hope if there was a recall for the head, they would have found that as well.

-Mac

Yes, there is a recall on the jack. Here's a pic of the new one:

[Viet Nam Vette]

Told You Mac....This ain't like the Corvette Action Center...

These Chick's & Dick's here are a little dizzy from jumpen rocks and slingen mud with there rigs... But they do tell it like it is...

Refreshing isn't it....??

[K9sH3]

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Welcome, and thank you for being in Police officer, so many avoid that carreer now because of the lack of respect. But I am very thankfull of ppl like yourself.