Okay ... I'm calling GM now.

Good luck with this one.

S.

[Idaho-Hummer]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

Good luck with this one.

S.

x2

[Hmmm2]

Thanks for the support. Got another call from GM/Hummer 2 hours ago. They spoke to the dealer Serv. Mgr. He said he test drove a new 2006 H3 and another H3 in for servicing - both made the grind sound in the rear. I'm so frustrated and not in the mood for all of this stuff. GM/Hummer said the Regional Hummer Rep will be contacting me by the end of the week. I think I should be getting back my 3 in a couple of days after the painting. I was also thinking about all of the OnStar and XM time I had pre-paid for on my 3 and not being able to use. My loaner doesn't have either. <grrrrrrrrrrrrr>

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by Hmmm3

He said he test drove a new 2006 H3 and another H3 in for servicing - both made the grind sound in the rear.

Did you ever bother to test this yourself?

[ShortBus]

I have driven a few 3's and never heard anything that I would call a grinding sound coming from the rear. The fact that a service guy would describe it as that, validates your complaint. Trade in on a 2??

[Hmmm2]

I had driven two other 3's last week ...no grind sound. I have not returned to the dealer yet (I will when I get my 3 back), but WILL tell the Serv. Mgr. that I want to test drive a new H3 so that I can hear the grind he is talking about. My grind didn't begin until 9 months. Trade in my 3 for a 2? Not in the cards right now ... but is hopefully in long range plans.

[rangerross]

In an earlier post you had regarding this problem you indicated that the dealer had replaced the rear brake pads and resurfaced the rotors. You also stated that the sound was eliminated for approximately two weeks following the brake service. It sounds to me like the brake pads are developing a glaze which results in the noise you are describing. Have the dealer pull the pads and check for glazing on the surface. If glazing is found it is normally caused by excessive build up of heat. Several things can cause this, one of which could be a sticking caliper.

GM seams to be having a problem with brake pads. My wife drives a ?05 convertible Vette with the Z51 performance package. The brakes are so noisy that it is embarrassing to drive. Sounds like metal on metal. GM actually has a service bulletin stating the noise is normal for the high performance brakes used on the car and no fix is available.

As ShortBus suggested, trading the H3 for an H2 will eliminate the problem ? it did for me.