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Originally Posted by Sno Ops
Hi Guys,
Just thought I would say hi and get you opinions. I'm looking at buying a 2001 H1 with 36,000 miles on her. Any problems I should be aware of on the 2001? I dont think she has even seen a dirt road. Also how do the H1s tow? I'm looking at towing a 7,000 lbs trailer. Thanks for any help.
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Keep in mind the 2001 has the following issues.
1- Power Door Lockouts (Fixed in 2003)
2- Exterior Marker lamps are stil recessed into the body (Fixed in 2002)
3- Wheels were 16.5 anf 17" 2 Piece Star Rims. (Later 2002's had the 2 PC Forged Beadlock Runflats Rims)
4- The Lockers are the Same 2001-2002 Detroit Mechanical Locker (2003 Eaton Electronic Loacker Takes Over :-))
5- 2001 have the 8 cyl block crack issue check the vin number to verify if it was part of the build issues 137ZA is bad :-)
6- Make sure the Geared hub seals have been changed if over 20K and the brakes are fresh (Expensive job)
7- Make sure you do not have any HVAC issues with the 2001-2002 they still had issues until 2003 (Updated GM Components in 2003)
8- Lastly where I got burned on my H1 was the pwer steering box. It leaks (by design I think :-0) but only needed a clamp replacment. make sure if it leaks you check the clamp.
Anything else you want to know please feel free to ask. If i was going to get another H1 I would not get anything besides the 03 it was the H1's best year mechanically. Those words are right out of a Hummer H1 builders mouth)
-Peter