H3 Dead in driveway - 3rd time now

[usetosellhummer]

trade it in? on 07 at dealer cost?

[cmeinck]

Update:
Dealer called today and this situation was addressed with a regional tech manager. They jumped the battery (remind you, this was the second replaced battery in January). They left it over the weekend and it went dead on them as well. They weren't able to see any draws either.

Apparently, there is recall/service bulletin for the 07' regarding the battery. The regional service guy recommended they put the more powerful battery in the 06'. So, they did that today and will keep the truck overnight. If it starts, I get the truck back tomorrow and we try again.

Lemonade anyone?

[cmeinck]

Received a call late yesterday that the truck was finished. Not bad, add another 5-6 days in the shop to the tally. They put in the battery mentioned in the 07' service bulletin. When asked what happens if it should happen again, the manager shrugged his shoulders and suggested I take it up with GM. I then inquired about the head issues found in the 06 H3's. They have been seeing a lot of them.

Calling GM today to find out how to pursue the issue with an arbitrator.

[Hal]

What's the part number on that new battery. I just got mine back and they put in #89021645 but the '07 bulletin was never mentioned and I had not heard of it till now.

[cmeinck]

Just an update. I ended up going though the BBB. Apparently, GM has a program where they will accept arbirtration through the BBB. GM offered me an extended warranty the day after I filed. I rejected because that wouldn't fix my problem. It was still a major inconvenience to have my truck towed every few months. A few days later, they offered a trade replacement. I considered this, but would have take something off the lot. With the 08's coming, this wasn't a good option. I contacted the BBB and asked for a straight repurchased. To my surprise, GM came through with a repurchase. It was sad to see the truck go, but mine was a lemon. I removed all my bling and that made it easier to turn in. Once my stuff was pulled off, it didn't look like "my truck".

I'll probably join the HUMMER family again and want to thank everyone here for their help. It's been an enjoyable stay. If anyone is in the NY area, I'm putting my accessories on Craigslist BEFORE I go to eBay. I'd take less money for the convenience of a quick sale. DVD Headrests, Roofracks, Husky liner, Heavy Duty car mats, chrome roof handles, chrome speaker bezels and more for sale.

[Dani]

Sorry about your issues. I'm having some of my own but with my engine. Gonna see what GM will do for me

cmeinck - What a long sad story. Glad it worked out, but look what it took to get satisfaction.

[nychot]

so explain the process with the better business bureau. glad you got what you wanted.

Originally Posted by cmeinck

Just an update. I ended up going though the BBB. Apparently, GM has a program where they will accept arbirtration through the BBB. GM offered me an extended warranty the day after I filed. I rejected because that wouldn't fix my problem. It was still a major inconvenience to have my truck towed every few months. A few days later, they offered a trade replacement. I considered this, but would have take something off the lot. With the 08's coming, this wasn't a good option. I contacted the BBB and asked for a straight repurchased. To my surprise, GM came through with a repurchase. It was sad to see the truck go, but mine was a lemon. I removed all my bling and that made it easier to turn in. Once my stuff was pulled off, it didn't look like "my truck".

I'll probably join the HUMMER family again and want to thank everyone here for their help. It's been an enjoyable stay. If anyone is in the NY area, I'm putting my accessories on Craigslist BEFORE I go to eBay. I'd take less money for the convenience of a quick sale. DVD Headrests, Roofracks, Husky liner, Heavy Duty car mats, chrome roof handles, chrome speaker bezels and more for sale.