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

[Desert Dan]

That really sucks
Let us know if it is Head #3
Did you check the radiator fluid level? Maybe they didn't fill it up all the way after the other work?

I just had my head replaced and was hoping that was the last of it.

No fun at all. I was at the dealer service today. They said they've done about 35 heads, which considering the volume of sales through this Silicon Valley dealership, is still a small percentage.

I'd still like to see GM/Hummer step up and send early 2006 H3 owners a letter extending the warranty regardless.

[fourfourto]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

No fun at all. I was at the dealer service today. They said they've done about 35 heads, which considering the volume of sales through this Silicon Valley dealership, is still a small percentage.

I'd still like to see GM/Hummer step up and send early 2006 H3 owners a letter extending the warranty regardless.

Ill be very mad if my head goes at 50,000.01 .

The dealer said it would be a $3,000 job

[Dani]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

No fun at all. I was at the dealer service today. They said they've done about 35 heads, which considering the volume of sales through this Silicon Valley dealership, is still a small percentage.

I'd still like to see GM/Hummer step up and send early 2006 H3 owners a letter extending the warranty regardless.

GM/Hummer extended my warranty to 84 mos/100k. Yesterday I was completely satisfied. Today is another story. Even with the warranty extended I don't feel comfortable driving my H3. Hell- I only went a mile from my home and back this afternoon when the engine issue happened. This particular H3 has definitely been unreliable. So many issues in so little time.

On another note- I spoke to my salesman and told him that I'm not happy. He said he can't believe how many times I've had my H3 in for service (he looked up the records). Some stuff- I expected to go wrong and it didn't bother me because it's not all been major stuff. But come on- 2 completed engine rebuilds and a 3rd on the way. Totally unacceptable. SO basically I asked him what he can do for me. He's getting me some pricing info on a new H3/trade in info/etc... Gonna meet with him next week and get rid of my POS.

[phantom2]

Just my opinion here but if my vehicle was as bad as yours is,they couldn't give me another one..get something else.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

If they don't give you a something good on a trade-in, are you covered by the lemon law? That's your 3rd head problem right?

[Dani]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

If they don't give you a something good on a trade-in, are you covered by the lemon law? That's your 3rd head problem right?

I asked about the Lemon Law as well. I was told (I consulted a lawyer) that it in order for it to qualify- the head would've had to have been replaced 3 times in the same calendar year. I purchased my H3 on 4/17/06 so all the problems would've had to have been fixed by 4/17/07 in order to qualify. Pretty stupid if you ask me. I purchased a new car so I wouldn't be in the shop every damn week....guess that was pretty useless.

[marin8703]

I am not totally clear on the lemon laws but i have looked into them a little a while back. In illinois if you vehicle is in for the same repair 3 times you qualify, i dont think the time limit is 1 year. also if it spends more than 30 days in service it qualifies. Another one is if you can proove that you have lost confidence in your vehicle's reliabilty. Just having the history of repairs is enough proof that you vehicle can break down at any time, on vacation on the highway whatever. Also, doesnt the head problem lower you gas milage, if it does that can be grounds for compensation of some sort.

If i was you I would look into the lemon laws a little more with a better lawyer if nesesary.

good luck.

[Dani]

Originally Posted by phantom2

Just my opinion here but if my vehicle was as bad as yours is,they couldn't give me another one..get something else.

That's what my hubby says. But my H3 is like another child to me. I love it and hate to get rid of it. But don't get me wrong- if the dealer can't come up with a good deal for me- I'm going back to Honda.

[Dani]

Originally Posted by Desert Dan

That really sucks
Let us know if it is Head #3
Did you check the radiator fluid level? Maybe they didn't fill it up all the way after the other work?

I just had my head replaced and was hoping that was the last of it.

It's official- head #3. My service advisor just called to let me know. Totally ridiculous. How the hell does this happen? I'm not a rough driver or anything like that. At least I have an Hummer for a rental car. I've barely had my H3 back for 2 weeks (needed a new fuse box/panel and control head) and it's back in service again. Had to have it towed this time though.