Who has had problems with their new H3's

[yat74]

I have gone through tons of the posts in this forum and I am still trying to figure out if the H3 has got some serious problems with it as it is a brand new model. Of course there will be bugs that need to be worked out of the system. It seems to me that some batches of H3 turn out to be riddled with problems and others are problem free. It is a little alarming but that is why they come with warrenties correct...It seems to me that the vehicle is solid and well made but the people who have had problems are vocal and concentrate many of their posts here so it appears that there are many of them. Is it safe to say that the majority of H3 owners are trouble free and very happy with their purchase? Or is this a bad interpretation. Some input would be great as I am picking up my baby next week and I am a little concerned I need someone to quell my fears. My dealer assured me that even if problems arise the warrenty will cover it and that Armen Hummer & Cadillac has the best customer service center around.

[H3ProspectKy]

Picked up my H3 on 08/18 and NOT ONE PROBLEM yet (knock wood). I have been extremely pleased with everything about this truck, including fit and finish. Don't worry about problems, as you noted, most of the complaints are from a very few who seem to have the majority of problems with their rigs.

[TigerH3]

I had a brake booster fail at 900 miles, but otherwise no problems at all. I am now at a little over 2,000 miles.

[The Green Lantern]

front side

[bjc]

Only 900 miles so far, but problem free. Love this truck!

[SteveRH]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Webb70:
If I won the lottery tomorrow I wouldn't even consider a new truck. I love my H3!
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Too funny - I said the same exact thing earlier... I'd just accessorize it like mad at Sewell Dallas and pay the beast off... Then go tour the entire country leaving the rest of my band behind me in our van... ha ha...

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by trebor:
f5fstop,

Is there not a TSB on the BCM for the dash lights not dimming?

This post implies there is one, or is this just what they told his wife.
Interior Light Dimmer </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not in the gm esi system (update daily), what i posted is what bulletins are listed. it could have been a PI from technical assistance, that has not evolved into a bulletin at this time.

it does make sense it would be a bcm problem, since the dimming is controlled by the body computer. mine dim, but not all the way.

[HummerJim]

I got my H3 when they first came out (although I've noted three others here have lower VIN numbers) and have driven it from the Midwest to the Rockies and back, and up to the most northern reaches of the Yukon and back .... geez I loved that trip and could do it every year..... I'm one of the highest mileage H3 owners you will meet and have had ZERO problems. You're going to get a dashboard message now and then but they've always resolved themselves. This is a vehicle that is fun to drive every time you get in it! The H3 has offroad manners that for a vehicle that rides as well on the highway as this does is unheard of. I have owned numerous 4 x 4s because I live in the hills of the Ozarks and offroad 3 miles to my front door everyday in mud, snow, gravel, up hills and through a dry creek, and with over 25,000 miles have not had one single problem. I'm very pleased with the 17 mpg I've been averaging this month, the power is more than adequate, the interior is VERY COMFORTABLE, and you're right, those with problems scream the loudest! I've had my H3 since June and it still attracts a lot of attenetion wherever we go.
What would I change?
Move the brake pedal a little farther away from the accelerator.
Move the window lift switches forward.
Make it easier to change your own oil - maybe a hinged skid plate to just drop down for us people that love to do things ourselves.
Maybe a thicker paint on the rear fenders to keep them from getting pitted by rocks, but all these are really minor.
I'm happy with the engine and wouldn't change it, I also would make the Monsoon standard - it's great!
The people at Lynch Hummer are great and VERY HUMMER knowledgeable and have handled my questions over the phone very courteously and promptly. Although FStop is in a class by himself and we owe a lot to his expertise!