I Hate General Motors. (I'm a big whiner!!!)

[HummerHippy]

Originally Posted by jimval

24,325 miles. Yup that's the mileage on my 2006 H3. The same mileage that the engine light came on and my dealer told me I need to have the head replaced. This is on top of the list of problems below that I have had so far.

12. ???????
11. Head no good (not fixed yet)
10. 4-wheel drive high lock button stuck in
9. Amplifier replaced because of static noise
8. Radio replaced (2nd time) because of static noise
7. Plastic pillar trim cracked
6. Jack replaced recall
5. Battery died around 12,000 miles
4. Radio software reinstalled because they didn't do it right when replacing the radio
3. Radio replaced (1st time) because CD's stuck inside
2. Windshield washer pump replaced recall
1. Transfer Case not filled with additional fluid before delivery. Only found out about it myself on this website. Did the fill myself only to discover that it took almost a quart just to get it up to the plug level. Then added the extra fluid.

sorry about the issues you are having.
1) heard about a few early builds that had a transfer case fluid issue. Yup, getting the kinks out on the new model.
2) Yup, recall.
3) SOunds like bad radio.
4)? bad service dept?
5) mine dies around that time cuz it sat on the lot for 9 months before being sold. Mine replaced no charge. I new it might happen on mine cuz I knew it sat for a long while.
6) yup, recall.
7) I heard about this. not sure if its wide spread issue.
8 & 9) Im thinking you have a wiring issue, ground issue and thats where the static comes from.
10) no idea
11) Yup, again, a few early builds have this issue. I have 30K on mine and am waiting for the head to go.

I didnt buy the truck thinking it had the best build quality, I bought it cuz I thought it fit all my needs and looked great.

Im not saying you dont have a case, these all added together are a pain in the ass. Is GM at least, standing up and taken care of the issues as they come up? I hope so.

Sure, you could of bought an FJ, 4Runner, Pilot, Element, but none of em look as cool as the H3 imho.

[jimval]

'these all added together are a pain in the ass.'

You hit the nail right on the head. It's a pain in the ass and I'm tired of constantly going back to the dealer to get something fixed but the head issue is a big one. Generally the dealer fixes things everytime (except for the software issue) and the poor quality is the direct responsibilty of GM the corporation.

No doubt the H3 is very cool but there is a point where one decides it's just not worth all the hassle.

Most people that have Hummers don't have a Hummer dealer right next door to them. The dealers are far and few between.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by HummerHippy

sorry about the issues you are having.
1) heard about a few early builds that had a transfer case fluid issue. Yup, getting the kinks out on the new model.
2) Yup, recall.
3) SOunds like bad radio.
4)? bad service dept?
5) mine dies around that time cuz it sat on the lot for 9 months before being sold. Mine replaced no charge. I new it might happen on mine cuz I knew it sat for a long while.
6) yup, recall.
7) I heard about this. not sure if its wide spread issue.
8 & 9) Im thinking you have a wiring issue, ground issue and thats where the static comes from.
10) no idea
11) Yup, again, a few early builds have this issue. I have 30K on mine and am waiting for the head to go.

I didnt buy the truck thinking it had the best build quality, I bought it cuz I thought it fit all my needs and looked great.

Im not saying you dont have a case, these all added together are a pain in the ass. Is GM at least, standing up and taken care of the issues as they come up? I hope so.

Sure, you could of bought an FJ, 4Runner, Pilot, Element, but none of em look as cool as the H3 imho.

Ditto.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

seems to me a lot of problems also...now the recall issue, well they are acknowledging the problem and fixing it...

i have 2 H-3's and have had a few problems but not anywear near what you have had...

[Allen Beggs]

I had a 2003 H2. Bought it November 2002. One of the first in the city. 400 miles my front diff cracked in half. The result was because the during the casting process the diff was not cooled properly therefore making the diff crack (thats what they say). I had to pay 200.00 for towing. NOT COVERED or Reimbursed. Got the truck fixed in 2 weeks.

After that and 85,000 hard miles (offroading, going to Katrina from L.A.) numerous hummer events - over 30) My H2 was awsome!!!

Now I bought the H3 Alpha. 1700 miles. No problems.

There is such thing as a lemon. You probally should have documented your problems and spoke to a local attorney. A couple of phone calls to the GSM of the dealer by the attorney OR a call to Hummer North America seems to work wonders. That would be my suggestion.

When you bring in Hummer of N.A; things seem to get fixed quickley and correctly. Who knows, maybe this isn't the first complaint about your local dealer.