Has anyone else had to have the entire head replaced? I smell recall.

[Av1ator]

Just call them up and tell them you are aware of the engine problems and that they have given others the extended warrenty and you want them to stand beside you all the way and give you the extended warretnty too like they have done so many others. After all you don't want to be on your own when the check engine light comes on at 50,100 miles.

Originally Posted by Av1ator

Just call them up and tell them you are aware of the engine problems and that they have given others the extended warrenty and you want them to stand beside you all the way and give you the extended warretnty too like they have done so many others. After all you don't want to be on your own when the check engine light comes on at 50,100 miles.

Sounds nice, but has this been done before successfully by an H3 owner that has not yet had head replaced?

Actually I'm pretty confident I could get them to cough up at 50,100+ miles if necessary. I've received post warranty coverage from Ford and Porsche in the past without a fight. But I'd like to see GM step up in a proactive way.

[westhillsat]

Had the check engine light on for a couple of days and it went into the local GMC dealer this morning to see what's wrong. Onstar was saying engine misfire.

At least I have alot of good info from the forum, we'll see what they say this afternoon

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by westhillsat

Had the check engine light on for a couple of days and it went into the local GMC dealer this morning to see what's wrong. Onstar was saying engine misfire.

At least I have alot of good info from the forum, we'll see what they say this afternoon

I've been wondering about that west, you mentioned it on the radio on Hells.

Well, new head for west eh?

[westhillsat]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

I've been wondering about that west, you mentioned it on the radio on Hells.

Well, new head for west eh?

Not yet.... But if I were to place a bet.

I didn't ask about the codes, but he said there were two technical bulletins based on checking the codes. One was for checking the belts and seeing if something was bent. He said they took off the belts and didn't find any problem.

Of course the other bulletin was on the cylinder/head issue.

They cleared the codes and he wanted me to drive around for a few days and see if the light comes back on. He said if it does they'll start working on the cylinders.

He was like maybe it will be ok, oh maybe we'll see you next week......

He said I'd get a Buick as a loaner if I have to come back.

[Lawwyfe]

Hi, I am new here, did a search on head replacements here and would like to add my experiences here. I realize that the head replacement has been a huge issue in H3's produced within a certain vin range. I have now seen 2 07's have the head issue arise. I purchased my H3 exactly 1 year ago. 6,000 miles into ownership and while on a long trip - I encountered the head issue. Dealer had it for a week and replaced the head. I discovered while researching the issue that this was very widespread. I also discovered in reading other forums, that GM was issuing extended warranties.

I contacted GM and was told that I would be given a 7 yr/100,000 mile extended warranty on all engine and drivetrain components. After numerous phonecalls to GM, I received the letter 2 months later. The letter did not contain the promised coverage that GM had quoted me (was only on certain engine components.) To the phones again I went. Meanwhile while I am ironing this out with GM, I see numerous others on the forum are getting various perks added along with their extended warranties (years worth of oilchanges, another year of OnStar, a couple got bumper to bumper coverages, etc., etc.) I brought this to GM's attention and told them I wanted what everyone else was getting.

I was then told (almost 4 mos into this now) that I would be given for all my trouble a "GMPP" (basically bumper to bumper) warranty and that I would receive it in a couple weeks in the mail. 1 month later I still had not received it so again I called GM - was told "oh sorry, that person had no business telling you that we would give that warranty to you - and we will NOT!" Meanwhile they then tell me that my original component letter that I had was NO GOOD either and that I must return the letter to them! I of course refused to return it UNTIL they made good on their promises.

Long story shortened, we have battled this issue for now nearly 6 months and as of 2 weeks ago they promised me in writing this time via email a specific extended warranty coverage offer IF I would return my letter to my Service Manager - for which I did in good faith since I now had a written offer of resolve from GM. I would also add that I discussed the fact with my Service Manager my fears of relinguishing the letter and what all they had done to me in the previous 5 months. His response was, "Oh I would never let this happen to you - we are here for YOU!"

Today I get a call from GM informing me that they are not giving me anything and are closing my file as a "dissatisfied customer!" (Now that they have my original letter!) Of course I was very irate as well as in total shock that they would do this to me after making promises in writing. They offered me no excuses or reasons as to why they were renigging. Guess what my Service Manager's response was today after I called him? "Oh gee sorry and nothing I can do!"

I have seen numerous other H3 owners with the head replacement get extended warranties, so why would GM treat me in this manner? I am just in total disbelief that GM would lie over and over again and pull such a scam to get me to return my letter (which I was told was no good anyway) and then break promises - not once but on 3 separate occasions. As far as I am concerned this is total lack of regard for we customers who helped make this H3 the HUGE success that it became in purchasing it in it's 1st production year (something I have always refused to do in the past!) My family and I have been long time GM customers (cadillac) and as far as I am concerned, GM just lost all credibility with me!

[HummBebe]

You catch more flies with honey....Honey.

[NewHummerGuy]

"Today I get a call from GM informing me that they are not giving me anything and are closing my file as a "dissatisfied customer!" (Now that they have my original letter!) Of course I was very irate as well as in total shock that they would do this to me after making promises in writing. They offered me no excuses or reasons as to why they were renigging. Guess what my Service Manager's response was today after I called him? "Oh gee sorry and nothing I can do!" "


Sorry bro, but I gotta call BULLSHLT on this story. Simply because its your 1st post and its obviously trollish.

[westhillsat]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

I've been wondering about that west, you mentioned it on the radio on Hells.

Well, new head for west eh?

Yes, now a new head for west time.

The infamous cylinder number 1, parts on order, no parts.

The second time in they cleaned the fuel injectors, actually got
a couple miles per gallon more on the highway.

No loss in mpg so that's good.

[NEOCON1]

thats a bummer west


hang in there man , hummer will take care of you

Bummer, but at least you're getting it fixed right. Hopefully they give you a good loaner.

[westhillsat]

Originally Posted by westhillsat

Yes, now a new head for west time.

The infamous cylinder number 1, parts on order, no parts.

The second time in they cleaned the fuel injectors, actually got
a couple miles per gallon more on the highway.

No loss in mpg so that's good.

Parts are in, so the surgery starts on Wednesday.

I've been getting better mpg with the problem...

[Dani]

Originally Posted by westhillsat

Parts are in, so the surgery starts on Wednesday.

I've been getting better mpg with the problem...

Good luck!

I've been dealing w/corporate again. My dealership has recommended that GM buy back my H3 and allow me to re-purchase another. Hopefully my case manager and corporate feel the same way. I should know tomorrow (if the CM calls me back on time this time).

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by westhillsat

Parts are in, so the surgery starts on Wednesday.

I've been getting better mpg with the problem...

You had to wait 2 weeks for parts? WTH???