Has anyone else had to have the entire head replaced? I smell recall.

[westhillsat]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

Excellent, you deserve it after all you've been through!

X2, Glad things are looking up for you Dani

Originally Posted by westhillsat

X2, Glad things are looking up for you Dani

Good news for Dani, sad story for GM's reputation.

[Dani]

Apparently I get to choose another H3 similar to mine or if I wanna upgrade I pay the difference between the two.

Hell- I feel like a kid in a candy store....can't wait to pick out my new H3!

[CrisB]

You go Dani! Good job, good follow through...call me when you want to go wheelin'!!!!

[Dani]

Picked out my new H3 yesterday morning. Choose a black LUX pkg., sunroof, chrome appearance, xm radio, chrome side assist steps, towing package, chrome fuel door and I can't remember what else...
According to the dealership- the buyback should be complete by the end of next week.

I gotta say it was a tough decision. I really liked the midnight blue metallic but I love the black. I probably should've changed colors as I already have the black one but I couldn't resist...

Dani - Nice, fresh start with a new 07 H3.

[HummBebe]

Congrats Dani....but wait, no Adventure package?

[H3MTA3]

Well it finally happened. I'm having to replace the head on my H3. I have 27,500 miles on her. I was noticing my 3 was idleing a little rough and the engine was shaking after popping the hood. The engine light came on and drove it over to the dealership. The manager said he was told in a meeting, with executives of GM on the Hummer line, that the heads were being damaged by gasoline. The material used to design the heads was too soft and the switch from winter grade to summer grade gas was destroying the heads. The manager said Hummer is rebuliding heads with a stronger material to hold up to the different types of gas. Not sure how true this is, but at the time it sounded good. Don't really care what the cause is, i just want them to fix my H3 and not have to worry about this in the future. Curious if anyone has heard anything like this from their dealership.
H3MTA3

[Desert Dan]

I thought the head problem was fixed on the 07 models?

They said it was the valve guide material.

[H3MTA3]

Originally Posted by Desert Dan

I thought the head problem was fixed on the 07 models?

They said it was the valve guide material.

I thought so too. I guess they used a head from a left over '06. Looking at the repair ticket it was the #5 cylinder that needs replacing. Hopefully this will be the last issue I have with the heads. They also told me that most of the head problems were on H3s with less than 12k mile but lately they have had some come in anywhere between 20-50k. Might be a new issue they were not aware of.
H3MTA3

[Bill1065]

Seems like $20000 is about the Kelly Bluebook value for the 2006 H3 Dani. Personally I would stick it out with the H3 and keep them rebuilding the heads till they get it right. I would be happy with the increased warranty. The fact that the Lemon law will work if it happens 3 times within a year means what; a free H3? I would definitely stick it out in the trenches. I really think they would prefer you do what you are doing; pursue the trade in buy back process and spend more money. You seem to have the advantage on them and don't even know it. It all boils down to one thing; your patience.

The latest information I got from my Service Tech isas follows.
Now Ididn't go back and read 11+ pages of posts so if I am repeating something, then so be it.

There is a range of Vin #'s that MAY be affected. The Heads that become affected will show a check engine light and act like they misfired.

The dealer service according to GM Warranty service must reset the PCM, nd drive the vehicle again to reproduce the original code, and problem. Then if it occurs, they will proceed to the next step which is to begin head replacement.

My truck, I'm told falls within this range, built in March 2006. I asked why we can't just replace the head, and the answer was that not every truck will havethe problem. ???
Okay, so I am keeping my fingers crossed. There apparantly is something that wasn't perfect in the machining of the head. Now who knows how many pieces of equipment machine these heads. and maybe it was one machine wit hbad tooling. I don't know but it certainly is unsettling.

[Dani]

Originally Posted by Bill1065

Seems like $20000 is about the Kelly Bluebook value for the 2006 H3 Dani. Personally I would stick it out with the H3 and keep them rebuilding the heads till they get it right. I would be happy with the increased warranty. The fact that the Lemon law will work if it happens 3 times within a year means what; a free H3? I would definitely stick it out in the trenches. I really think they would prefer you do what you are doing; pursue the trade in buy back process and spend more money. You seem to have the advantage on them and don't even know it. It all boils down to one thing; your patience.

I actually won my lemon law suit and bought an '08 H3. Didn't pay a dime more. So far I've had no issues....and hopefully I won't have any. Love my H3 and would hate to get rid of it. I gotta say though- I may buy a 2 the next time around. Just for a change of pace.

[Captain Steve]

12/24/07 head replaced at 20, 400 miles

today, head replaced at 22, 430 miles

Lease is up next month. I think that when they call to tell me its ready, I will tell them to keep it I m off to shop for a Ford Sport Trac!!

[HummerJim]

My youngest son has my 2006, vin #09X, one of the first 90 ever made. It is currently in Denver and has 59,XXX miles on it with no engine or drivetrain problems whatsoever. Only problems have been the premature cracking of the roof black trim piece we all know about and the cloth seats have shown a little premature wear. He's got his eyes set on the Alpha for motoring in the mountains.

[Big Dad]

Originally Posted by Captain Steve

I'm off to shop for a Ford Sport Trac!!

Plan on picking up the ladies eh!

[Captain Steve]

Found one..turned in the Hummer. It was still running rough. They thought it might now be an exhaust sensor problem.