Running Boards Not Covered Under Warranty !!!!!!!!!

[meathook]

hi iam new to this forum ,i have a 2004 H2 the stock black running boards finish is peeling off and turning to rust i have only 10,000 miles,gmc said not covered anyone else come across this ?? and is so what was the fix

[meathook]

hi iam new to this forum ,i have a 2004 H2 the stock black running boards finish is peeling off and turning to rust i have only 10,000 miles,gmc said not covered anyone else come across this ?? and is so what was the fix

[KenP]

Throw them away.

Seriously, I'm surprised they're not covered.

[JetEyeNite]

Mine is also rusting away as well.
I didn't bother asking the dealer to replace them yet...
I have an extended warranty and wonder if that makes any differences.. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[dochummer]

They should be. I know of others who have had the dealer refinish them...

[xonxoff]

Mine rusted, The dealer repainted them, the paint didn't last 1 winter so they replaced them.

[Marcmedic]

Only covered for 1 year when dealing with paint or corrosion issues. I had 1 U step that was rusting after 13 months. Service manager took one off one of the used H2's on the lot and put it on mine.

[strongrhino]

I saw some take offs on e-bay fairly cheap (like $100.00) or you could get the steps whicj look cool. Like these:
http://archeryproshop.com/hummer.htm

[1BADH2]

They replaced mine

[NoMoGMPG]

If they are factory installed, or dealer installed GM Accessories at the time of purchase, they are covered by your 3yr-36K warranty. The only reason they have for not honoring this warranty is if there is visible damage. Call your customer assistance number in your owners manual and complain.

[Hart1]

I have been collecting the part numbers for the new steps that are available on some 06s (and used on the H2 Red Cross Vehicle). They bolt above the rock slider which will eliminate removing the steps for most off roading situations.....let me know, and I will share what I have...

[It\'s a Dry Heat]

Great idea!Above rock slider.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by It's a Dry Heat:
Great idea!Above rock slider. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That's the way they are on the Pacific Blue.

[Hart1]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">That's the way they are on the Pacific Blue </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yea, I thought it was a "one off" for the Red Cross H2 Hummer until I spotted the PBH2 at my dealer. I inquired at the Parts department, and he came out to see what I was talking about.

The computer had most the part numbers and he printed the list out for me, however, I am to come back after January to hopefully get the part numbers that were missing. The install looks pretty straight forward. The steps don't stick out all that far from the body, and you will need to replace the black strip above the rock rail with the cut outs for the steps.

I can hardly wait!

[alldunn]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
They should be. I know of others who have had the dealer refinish them... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yep they refinished mine recently...wouldn't bet on it lasting though...

[HUMTECH]

Service VME - Tubular Side Steps Exhibit Corrosion - keywords appearance assist bracket BVE chip delamination paint rust #PIT3650 - (Jul 7, 2005)
Service VME - Tubular Side Steps Exhibit Corrosion
2003-2005 Hummer H2

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

SERVICE VME
Customers vehicles equipped with tubular side steps (RPO BVE) may exhibit corrosion in the area where the mounting brackets are welded to the tube. This message is to inform you that a field service fix is currently under development. It is recommended that you avoid replacing any tubular side steps for this condition, as a more durable solution will soon be made available. As always, good judgment should be used when addressing any customer's concern. I will advise you with another message immediately upon availability of the field service fix.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.



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[dochummer]

Let us know the cost of those sidesteps on the pacific blue...to get everything done....Of course, the concern is ripping them off when wheeling....

[LoLo]

How close to Colorado are you? (see original post and link below)

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CO Hummer:
I have a set of black tubes steps that have been hanging on my garage wall for 3 years. $75 bucks and they are yours. Only interested in a local pickup - Denver area. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

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