What's your H3 complaint?

[fourfourto]

Funny my wife likes the turn signal and its her daily driver. I have a 200 foot driveway and find rear visibility poor. I stick my head out the window.
To GOTASNDH3 You get a cup holder ashtray /lighter with the smokers kit, the dealer through it in .Also I beleve the outlets time out after 20 minites.

H3 gray aventure ,sunroof, steps ,roof rack ,smokers package ,window vents, sunroof visor, hard spare tire cover, h3 valve caps ,and mudflaps 2,600+ miles

[GotSandH3]

Thats for the info. I never knew the outlets turned off. Now I wont have to keep turning off my scanner.

[Aubs]

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It's all in the matter of how close you drive along side. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I tried to take out the mirror on the ticket machine to get close enough. Still, I had to unbuckle and hang out the window to grab a ticket. It's just the high window sill in relation to the seat. Doesn't help that the ticket thingy is like at Z06 level! Even worse, I had to feed the one a dollar because I was out of change. I had to open the door and get out to do it. Then I forgot the change and had to like reach through the open window while trying to stand on the running board to get it. Ugh! EZ Pass is going to be highly appreciated.

As for ATM's, I've learned to just go inside now, or walk up to the evil things because the H2 doesn't fit though most of the little corridors they build around them. They world needs to think more about Hummers when they build things. Like parking garages and whatnot.

[JeffW]

Well, my biggest complaints, in order, are:

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<LI>Visibility, mainly rear and A-pillar.
<LI>Non-flat cargo bay.
<LI>No rear seat ventilation.
<LI>Rear turn signals are red instead of amber.
<LI>Lack of power.
<LI>Fake exterior ornaments (hood vent and tire inflation).
<LI>No integrated hands-free bluetooth system for cell phones.
<LI>No decent on/off road nav system.
<LI>Fuel door doesn't lock/unlock with the other doors.[/list]
However, I think most of these can be remedied somewhat:

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<LI>A rear-view mirror LCD with camera looks like a good way to fix the rear visibility. As for the thick A-pillars and large mirrors, I guess I just need to learn to crane my neck more often.
<LI>I think the cargo bay can be made flat if necessary by adding some filler (i.e. foam or wood) to the back part.
<LI>I guess rear seaters will just have to roll down the window.
<LI>Rear tail lights can be replaced with these lights.
<LI>A supercharger or turbo should fix the power issue.
<LI>Wheels can be switched out, and the vent panel can be switched out (but not sure with what yet, maybe some kind of ram air??).
<LI>I'll just use a bluetooth headset for the phone. Maybe it's better that all the passengers aren't involved in the call anyway.
<LI>Nav is coming, but not sure how good it will be. If not, the nav on my Treo is pretty good.
<LI>Can get a locking fuel cap. Just have to use a key, which is still an annoyance, but a minor one.[/list]
And, of course the things I like about the H3 greatly outweigh these!

[JV1]

I'm puzzled why anyone would complain about poor visibility on an H3?

The small windows and the entire design makes the Hummer exactly what it is. A real cool looking vehicle that feels so different from the inside when you ride in one.

If they made the windows bigger, narrowed down the pillars, threw the spare tire underneath the body, well... then you would have a Ford Explorer or some other plain old SUV. Not a Hummer.

I am more than willing to make the visibilty trade-off for the Hummer look.

[Aubs]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JV1:
I'm puzzled why anyone would complain about poor visibility on an H3?

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Because we like our cars and don't want to back into anything that would mar the paint (like another car; pedestrians are worth 1,000 points ) I think there should be some kind of back up camera. Otherwise, I don't mind not having rear visibility.

[DWPC]

No serious complaints after 2500 miles:

1. After a long trip, I learned I reallydon't like the cruise control downshifting so hard on grades or when you hit "resume". I'd rather it gave a warning and just cut-out than do a violent downshift to 5500RPM in 2nd!

2. I'd rather have a hand lever on the emergency brake...the pedal is useless for active trail use.

3. I'd prefer the clock read-out be in the driver's instrument display than on the radio.

4. Rear seats should fold flat (as advertised!)...rear head restraints should be removable.

5. Found out the hard way that the auto trans is easy to inadvertantly shift out of Park with your knee.

6. Side mirrors should be bigger and provide better view of blind areas below the windows.

7. Needs a sissy handle for the driver.

Power and visibility were all evident when we chose the H3, so they're not complaints.

[crotch_rocket_pilot]

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7. Needs a sissy handle for the driver.
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This is probably one of my biggest complaints.

[kacyk]

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7. Needs a sissy handle for the driver.
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This is probably one of my biggest complaints. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Me too! Perhaps the side airbags had something to do with the design?

[timgco]

The rear wiper is next to worthless. It doesn't swipe all the way over.

Window controls are hard to reach... unless you use your opposite hand.

Heated seat switches could be relocated to reach easier.

Wish the rear seats would fold flat.

That is all!

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DWPC:
No serious complaints after 2500 miles:

1. After a long trip, I learned I reallydon't like the cruise control downshifting so hard on grades or when you hit "resume". I'd rather it gave a warning and just cut-out than do a violent downshift to 5500RPM in 2nd!

2. I'd rather have a hand lever on the emergency brake...the pedal is useless for active trail use.

3. I'd prefer the clock read-out be in the driver's instrument display than on the radio.

4. Rear seats should fold flat (as advertised!)...rear head restraints should be removable.

5. Found out the hard way that the auto trans is easy to inadvertantly shift out of Park with your knee.

6. Side mirrors should be bigger and provide better view of blind areas below the windows.

7. Needs a sissy handle for the driver.

Power and visibility were all evident when we chose the H3, so they're not complaints. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Didn't you also notice the e-brake handle, clock readout (which is almost always on the radio in GM vehicles)?

[DWPC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
Didn't you also notice the e-brake handle, clock readout (which is almost always on the radio in GM vehicles)? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Like I said, these are minor complaints. Its not like these things would have kept me from picking the H3. For a 1st model year, I think GM hit a home run.

[Ipedog]

F5 - Is GM looking at these responses? What are the chances of most of these complaints being corrected in the coming model year? Any chance of a 2006.5 model with these corrections in it?

Sorry to throw all these questions at you, but you seem to have a unique position of seeing things as they happen and possibly influencing things (maybe? ).

[Mike B]

After 1,100 miles, I have the following complaints:

1. No rear air or auto climate control.
2. Leaf springs instead of coil springs.
2a. IFS.
3. No growl from exhaust (at least they could have made the I-5 sound tough).
4. Steering wheel audio controls-cruise control too.
and the biggie...
5. Not enough trails in my area.

Most complaints are what my wife comments about when she rides with me.

But, I really don't like the leaf spring look from the rear--coils would improve this and give a tiny bit better off road capability.

[trebor]

Most of these complaints seem to be related to options that people feel should have been standard equipment, or in the least options they could have chose to add if they wanted. My wife and I are car people, we have 6 vehicles between the two of us. The day she decided she wanted the H3 we drove 10-12 suvs from large to small, none came with the option of a rear view camera only 2 or 3 of the top end came with the option of a nav system, all had the clock on the radio, all had interior design issues that we did not like (as does the Hummer), but we chose this vehicle because of the capabilities and the apperance. Granted we would like to have some of the things you all mention changed but I don't see how any of you can complain about design issues, when you are the one who bought it. This thread is titled complaints not things you would change if you could.

That being said I do have a complaint.
After spending about 20mins in the mud the other day and using a hose to remove most of it and then taking it to a manuel wash and then an auto wash all the same day, mud had found its way into the door handles. This made them stick open as if the door latch was jammed. Not sure if this is a design issue (possibly door handles need a rubber seal or something) or not but if you advertise a vehicle can do something without damaging it or if this is a maintance item it should be listed somewhere in the manuel. I finally ran water in the door handle from the out side with the handle pulled, hoping not to damage the window motor or door lock actuator, and this solved the problem.

On the seat switches, I have an Expidition and the switches are in the same location and due to the arm rest on its door are actually harder to get at than the H3, I usually hit my finger on the door pocket on the Expedition.

[HIHUMMER]

[quote]Originally posted by Mike B:

5. Not enough trails in my area.QUOTE]

X2..clayton is as flat as columbia.

[Mike B]

HIHummer,

No decent trails within about 1.5 hour drive

[HIHUMMER]

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HIHummer,

No decent trails within about 1.5 hour drive </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

check your PM.

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ipedog:
F5 - Is GM looking at these responses? What are the chances of most of these complaints being corrected in the coming model year? Any chance of a 2006.5 model with these corrections in it?

Sorry to throw all these questions at you, but you seem to have a unique position of seeing things as they happen and possibly influencing things (maybe? ). </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, GM is looking at some of the information on this site and other GM sites. But let's face the facts.
If anyone took the time to perform a test drive, they would have discovered:
Window switches are difficult for some to access.
Roof support pillars are thick. Then again, when this vehicle rolls, to prevent the weight of the heavy frame/powertrain, etc., from smashing in the roof, the pillars have to be beefy.
No rear air
Side windows are small but that is Hummer
No sissy handle
Clock in the radio
E-brake handle is on the floor
Rear lights are all red
The fake exterior ornamentation
Fuel door doesn't lock
Seat switches are hard for some to reach
Spare tire on the back
Rear gate is too heavy
Etc.

All these are noticeable on a test drive. As JV1 stated, if the windows were bigger, with narrower pillars, and the spare tire under the rear, you would have an Explorer.

As for the trans slipping out of park, this is not normal. This is an FMVSS/CVMSS, and if this was a noted problem, there would be a recall. Mine, I verified today, will not pop out of park, when I tried to pull with great force. It is either out of adjustment, or it was not all the way in park. I suggest this problem be fixed.
There will be very minimal changes in '07 vehicles.
I can give a list of complaints on any car I have ever driven. These are things I didn't like, but either still purchased the vehicle, or it was issued to me and I had no choice.
You can go view the Corvette forum, I'm sure there is one or two discussions on items people hate in their C6 Vettes. There were certainly enough in the C5 area of the forum.
The only real complaint I have in regard to the Hummer is the brake pedal, and I knew it when I purchased.
I guess my ideal H3 would have:
Head up display with Nav information,
Steering wheel switches,
Paddle shifting 6-speed auto trans,
Body inflation system
Tire inflation system
LS7 505 hp engine with 475 lbs of torque,
Remote rear opening door
Sunroof from front to back
Voice controlled window, seat and door switches, as well as voice controlled off-road nav and radio,
and let's not forget the passenger ejection seat.
Just don't want to pay 100K for the vehicle.

[jkH1+H2=H3]

Dude sell the dame thing and move on ... I don't have enough tissues for all your cry babying. Go to the H2 or what ever!! perhaps a jeep, Cheers!!