Rust???

[Perry]

I have heard about a rust problem with the H2. Does anyone have any information about this?? Has anyone experienced or heard of this problem??

Perry

[Perry]

I have heard about a rust problem with the H2. Does anyone have any information about this?? Has anyone experienced or heard of this problem??

Perry

[Hummer Man]

Yeah they rust - behind the glove compartment, under the dash, underneath the vehicle, on most if not all the bolts. They rust.
This is not a Tahoe or a Escalade. These things rust - get used to it - get over it - get on with it. - If you don't want yours to rust then do a body off frame restoration.

[JamesT]

See these pics

James www.fixmyprinter.com (http://www.fixmyprinter.com)

[JamesT]

1 more...i dont see the big deal.

James www.fixmyprinter.com (http://www.fixmyprinter.com)

[H2BIG]

Rust builds character. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Brian
03 Pewter H2 Lux, Airaid filter/MIT, Corsa Touring

[Zing]

I am told by a machanic friend whom I respect that the rust on the heavy parts underneath is not an issue. They build up a rust layer that absorbs grease after a while and becomes essentially protective. It's intentional, not a shortcut by GM.

It still bothers me.

[Perry]

I agree and understand about the underbody rusting. However, what about all the other parts that are rusting?? Just how long will it take for the rust to do damage to these other parts?? I have never heard of any vehicle being made these days where rust was to be expected. Last car I have had the rusted was a 1984 Pontiac Sunbird...8 cars since then, and no rust. Does GM state this is normal?? What does everyone think??

[MAC]

I just did a thorough after-ski underbody water jet spray on my Hummer, 14.2 months 20K. I am glad to report that I did not see any rust on the underside of the Hummer.

[Perry]

Has anyone here had many problems with rust in other places, as posted earlier?? Is the rust going to limit the h2's life??

[Detonate]

Damn Phil.

I never realized your rusted so bad. I'll have to look under mine again, but I haven't noticed any rust like that on mine.

I always assumed that when people were complaining of rust it was just little bits around the bolts or something nit picky like that.

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2003 Red H2 equipped with Tough Country Heavy Duty Armor Series Front End with Winch, Rear Bumper, Brush Guard, and Roof Rack.

[Buckeye Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Besides I don't see other GM vehicles rusting like this. Maybe they save this special rust/grease treatment just for the H2.
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Actually I was concerned about this as well. I had rust in my glove box so I checked my wife's Tahoe and it had rust in the same spots. I went to a Caddy dealer opened up a brand new escalade, looked in the glove box and same rust.

The problem with the H2 is it's tall with no front or rear overhang so you can see everything. If you really look at other SUV's you'll see the same thing but you need to crawl under to see it.

I now have an H1 and one of the first things I checked was for rust, but there is none to be found on the bottom (yet). I don't buy that GM wants it to rust so grease can get absorbed but sounds like a creative out by one of the techs. They told me it was just surface rust. Today in 2003 cars should absolutely not rust at all, but I also believe paint should be scratch proof. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[DennisAJC]

Can't you just spray bomb the areas black?
They have a high heat enamel paint that I used after some light sanding(mabye a light sandblast would be better). Still looks good.

[Arizona Hummerboy]

I can't tell the rust from all of the Sedona Arizona Red Rock Dirt, that is under the rig, I wash and wash and there still lots of dirt under the rig. I think I spent to much time off road http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Born again]

SOunds like I ought to insist on the Ziebart (or equivalent) rust protection before I take delivery. At least we do get a 6 year 100,000 miles rust through warranty! Right?

[Born again]

Maybe I'll just take it off-roading through the La Brea Tar Pits once a year and hope I don't wind up fossilized! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[NJ H2]

What's the cost for Ziebart?

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[Perry]

Is this Ziebart thing being offered by the dealership?? If so, has anyone bought it, and is now experiencing rust?? I would love to hear what the dealer says about this rust!!!

[MAC]

Even though I have no rust, but given what I know now, I personally would spend the $250 upon new delivery to get the extra protection. Its a relatively small amount compare to the overall investment and the potential problem it can prevent. The conventional wisdown is to never buy any extra coating from the dealer, said it is a total waste of money, but in this case, it is different. Just be sure it is the good and real coating such as Zeibart, not just cheap thin paint as often the case.

I look at it as if not putting 25 cents into the parking meter, the maximum saving is 25 cents, but the potential loss is a $25-$40 parking ticket. No logic in saving this $250.