Wind noise on new H3

[ictH3]

That is very interesting about the quarantine! I'll probably be stopping by my Chevy dealer Wednesday to show them what I've found and see what they say.... and maybe have them call Hummer. I haven't seen any posts about this problem really being fixed? I did see in some post that there was a fix but it seems like he said it made it worse. Has anyone else had this problem and it been fixed? and how?

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by K9sH3

I go to a GMC dealer (10 miles away) rather than my selling dealer that is 120+ miles away.

Where did you get your's, Jax? Wouldn't Hummer of Orlando be closer for you? They are also going to be more informed on how to fix this issue than a GMC dealership. They were able to fix mine back in early may and it's been fine ever since. The noise is starting to come back from time to time but nothing like it used to be and really isn't an issue. Only does it recently at 75+ and only occasionally. Will probably have them look at it again when it is in for it's next regular maintenance.

[K9sH3]

I live in Brevard, I bought mine in West Palm Beach, Hummer of Orlando wouldn't deal. But, you are right they are closer. The GMC dealer here is more than willing to do all the leg work for me to resolve any issues I have.
And on another note... If you ever come beachside give me a heads up, maybe we can get a few of us togther.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally Posted by K9sH3

And on another note... If you ever come beachside give me a heads up, maybe we can get a few of us togther.

Will do

[ictH3]

Ok... I stopped by the Chevy dealer today and showed them my problem and fix, they wanted me to leave it but I said you should look and see if Hummer had and fixes first so they looked and sure enough there is a bulletin saying not to install any marker or off road lights and as of today there is still no fix. They told me to keep calling them back and they would let me know when they have a fix. But I'm sure I will here about the fix here from you all before they do! Thanks!

[RuggedH2]

I have the Marker Lights and the same problems everyone else is talking about.

If you have the farting noise you know how annoying it can be!

My roof rails are also cracked and the dealer doesn't want to replace them until the fix for the marker lights comes out and they say they will do it all at once.

I've been waiting for over 6 months now and I think this is B.S. I love the fact that my truck has the aerodynamics of a brick, it looks cool, but how could the engineers not realize the edges of that brick would catch the air at 70 mph? Why can't they come up with a solution in reasonable time?

I feel the drama building:

[31sonic]

any new updates on when the fix is coming out ?

[ictH3]

Originally Posted by 31sonic

any new updates on when the fix is coming out ?

Hummer took my name and number, GM told me to keep calling them back, I haven't heard anything from anybody.

[H3.007]

Does anyone search before posting anymore?

[Hmmm2]

Well, I THOUGHT the 'shattering' sound was gone after the dealer re-placed/re-glued both A-pillar mouldings again... but the sound is back. It had been making the shattering sound between 58-64 mph... but that stopped. Now if I go 65 mph, the sound is back. I took a drive out to the desert over the weekend and heard it all over again. I'm going to give up on it and just turn up the XM. It's not worth the hassle anymore.

[ictH3]

Well... Here is the Wind Noise fix I got from GM for the Off-Road/Marker lights. It did fix the noise but... oh yuck! The dealer that installed it is calling Hummer tomorrow to see what the heck is going on. The fix kit # they used is 19166037. The tech told me it just consisted of a couple of blocks in the middle to change the angle so it wouldn't make any noise, he also... on his own took it upon himself to put a rubber strip all along the front under the plastic .... and you can see how it makes the edges not flush with the pillar plastic. I can't beleive all this! But oh man look at the back! You can see the 2 blocks they put in there. I don't think I can except this fix at all!

[westhillsat]

That sucks

[H3.007]

I think mine finally developed this problem. There is a gusting wind sound coming from the curved portion of the door and frame at the front upper left (higher speeds only or in cross winds). I believe it is a door seal or trim problem (perhaps both). How does one remove the external A-pillar trim plate (hood to roof) to check things out and apply 3M tape if necessary?

Thx,
C

[subunix]

Originally Posted by H3.007

I think mine finally developed this problem. There is a gusting wind sound coming from the curved portion of the door and frame at the front upper left (higher speeds only or in cross winds). I believe it is a door seal or trim problem (perhaps both). How does one remove the external A-pillar trim plate (hood to roof) to check things out and apply 3M tape if necessary?

Thx,
C

pull back the door seal and take the screw out on the A-post cover

[H3_ATX_BLK]

Is this happening to anyone with a straight roof? (no marker lights, no offroad lights, no sunroof) Ive got an 07 and I'm not sure if they have fixed this yes, I want to have marker lights installed but not if they are having all these problems.

[HUMTECH]

Easiest fix for the marker light or off road lamp package is remove the lights and where the inserts are in the roof hit them with A punch and hammer(dont damage the insert) so the insert sits lower(yes, bend the roof tin) reinstall and now you have A much tighter fit.

[3Hummer]

Never had any issues with the windnoise on my H3, i got it right after the marker lights were on recall for the wind and somtehing else, and i was one of the first to get them dealer installed with the fix kit, and they did an awsome job, no windnoise at all.

[Big Dad]

I never had any wind noise on my H3 till a week ago. Speedy Auto Glass replaced the windshield. They didn't install the A pillar covers properly. So I took it back and this time the jackasses used windsheild sealant to fill in the gap between the cover and the windsheild. Looks like I'll be taking it back and talking with a manager on Monday.

[Hmmm2]

I went through all of that hassle with wind noise that had sounded like shattering glass at higher speeds when I had my H3. The dealer had told me it was wind getting under the A pillars and reluctantly replaced them (even though one had a crack in it). That wasn't the fix, obviously. But after talking to one tech soon before I traded in the 3 for the 2 .. he told me it was actually wind getting trapped under the top molding above the windshield. The wind, at higher speeds, would go through where the A pillar touches the top windshield molding. He said the only thing that would stop that would be to wedge in foam. It's hollow under there and once you hit a certain speed it sounds like a calliope. I basically got fed up with going back and forth to the dealer and having them look at me like I was crazy. So, I lived with it until I finally traded it in. Now I have a rattle in the dashboard.

[CWS]

Originally Posted by Big Dad

I never had any wind noise on my H3 till a week ago. Speedy Auto Glass replaced the windshield. They didn't install the A pillar covers properly. So I took it back and this time the jackasses used windsheild sealant to fill in the gap between the cover and the windsheild. Looks like I'll be taking it back and talking with a manager on Monday.

Tha glass place that I recently used for a repair told me that they will not perform any windshield replacement on an H3, unless it's done at the dealer. They will work, in conjunction with the dealer but they will not do it by themselves. The repair/install guy said it's a real PITA to do and sometimes the customer ends up with noise issues.

Cliff