Wind noise on new H3

[sltbluh3]

Just talked with my Dealer about installing the Roof Marker lights... And was told that GM has told dealers not to install or sell them. The fix that GM came out with is temporary and the are coming loose. phone call was 8/2/06

Yea marker lights look cool, but I'm still waiting for a redesigned version that is trouble free.

S.

[ictH3]

My wind noise/rattle was coming from the passenger side roof and started at 40 mph, it was driving me crazy! I have the off road lights and found that it is the plastic piece where the off road lights join with the piece that runs down the side of the windshield. You can see I fixed the problem by wedging a piece of rubber so the thing wouldn't rattle. See pics.... I'll be taking mine back to the dealer in the next week or so, unfortunately I have to go to a Chevy dealer since all the Hummer dealers are sooooooo far away.

[ictH3]

Fron view

[H3PAC]

I have cracked roof rails on both sides, poorly fitting A-pillar trim, and marker lights that begin to fart loudly at high speed, especially in gusty wind. Should I wait awhile and have everything addressed at the same time? What's the latest date on the redesigned marker lights?

[K9sH3]

Damn, I thought it was just me and that I was being a to damn picky. I had no idea that everyone was having this problem. Shouldn't this be a re-call?
If all of us are having this issue, imagine how many more are.
My fix was to turn up the volume or roll down all the windows and just listen to wind noise.
Man my dealer that I go to is gonna hate me.

[K9sH3]

Hey everyone, this may sound dumb, But can I print out what you all have written and take it to my dealer?? Just so I can say "look I am not the only one" I go to a GMC dealer (10 miles away) rather than my selling dealer that is 120+ miles away. And so far this dealer has been very helpfull and understanding. They give me a loaner even for a oil change and my H3 is always detailed when I get it back, so I may have a good chance to have it all fixed.
Thanks

[Hmmm2]

It's fine with me!

[H3PAC]

It's OK with me, just don't send copies of the naughty e-mails I sent to my interns.

[TreborH3]

I bought my H3 a couple of weeks ago and they were supposed to give me the marker lights. When I went down to have them put on they told me they were in Quarenteen. They said they might have the problem solved in the next couple of months. None of the 07's they have in stock have the marker lights. So it must be a BIG problem.

[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!

[danielf]

i too have that noise. only mine is on the pass side. and i do not have roof marker lights or oem roof mounted offroad lamps. i have an 07 i have had for a year and it only does it to me when i have a head wind

[H3.007]

Greetings all!

I think my H3 passenger side rail or trim has finally cracked as I am hearing the rattle/flapping noise at highway speeds/wind conditions tat everyone mentions.

Was this problem covered under a recall/TSB? My warranty has expired so I am interested in determining if GM will replace it for free given the widespread nature of this problem.

Thanks!
Chris