Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems

This Poll is at the request of Ghostrider..

Think it is a good idea and worth saving for historical and evidence purposes.

Hi Dennis , Thank you for front paging this issue. I think it is important for all of us to know how much of a problem this may be.

Dennis, Any chance of a chice for yhose of us who have not had a problem ?

Thanks Dennis!!!
I love my numbers

This poll is not accurate thus far, as people are not voting. I went back thru ALL the Head/Valve posts to check this as I recalled many posts on this issue when I 1st came here. The 3 votes that are on the poll now just didn't seem accurate. (Or, did I interpret it incorrectly?)

13 different people had posted with the problem!

They are as follows: xroperx, btstyx, beachman, H3Gal, BabyMonsterH3, LadyDi, tweety bird, TonyM315, Z, AlanH3, branstone, mjlemon, LawWyfe

24000 miles no problem with engine problems.

I've had all the codes and symptoms but nothing that needed fixin...yet. Or so the dealer said

And may you and everyone else continue to have no problems! I am not jumping on the bandwagon here and implying that these are bad vehicles nor that everyone will...(I LOVE mine!) But, this is not a problem to sneeze at either for those of us who have encountered it well as the great numbers of others who have. Here's to NO MORE head jobs! <cheers!> Its game night! GOOOO GATORS!!!! LOL

Go Gators Next stop Ohio State.

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ORIGINAL: LawWyfe

13 different people had posted with the problem!

They are as follows: xroperx, btstyx, beachman, H3Gal, BabyMonsterH3, LadyDi, tweety bird, TonyM315, Z, AlanH3, branstone, mjlemon, LawWyfe

And we have about 1300 members!!!!

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ORIGINAL: khoolhandz

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ORIGINAL: LawWyfe

13 different people had posted with the problem!

They are as follows: xroperx, btstyx, beachman, H3Gal, BabyMonsterH3, LadyDi, tweety bird, TonyM315, Z, AlanH3, branstone, mjlemon, LawWyfe

And we have about 1300 members!!!!

AND YOUR POINT IS??? LOLOL

Someone asked a for a poll for numbers and only 3 had voted that have had said issue...I stated what I had read period! Have a nice day!

Oh I'm sure they'll show up sooner or later to cast their vote...But it does prove a point, that some of these peeps were only here to complain.

I don't want to vote because I'm going to be superstitious like that.... knock on wood

I have about 3,600 miles on the lil guy right now

I think the point is that only 13 out of 1300 had problems so it is not real common of a problem. Hope I am right.

We do not have enough data to make an usable model.

everybody being a member here should answer because then, with about 500 answers we will built a proper model that could be used by the ones having problems..... or got the proof that their problem was due to an external factor... bad luck, mods, driving etc..

so please fellow forum members lets try to help!!

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ORIGINAL: JM

or got the proof that their problem was due to an external factor... bad luck, mods, driving etc..

so please fellow forum members lets try to help!!

HMMMMM, must have been bad luck (I call it bad parts) as I have NO mods, I drive conservatively (the extent of my aggression is about 85 mph on the open HWY occassionally), I do not offroad, etc...

Please, don't get me wrong, I am just trying to get enough answer to built a proper computer model using stats.

By no means I am saying that the problem comes from the driver, but if you want to push the case you must have some solid, reliable facts to support your request.

maybe my english wasn't clear enough.

I got ya clear enough JM...and I agree That was my point earlier about people not voting until I got "cracked on" for making a simple observation of others not voting in comparison to those who had posted said issue on here. However, I am not here merely to complain , I enjoy the knowledge I am gaining from others here, I love my little Hummer NO less than I ever did, nor am I sorry that I bought her, nor would I discourage anyone else from buying one! I just like to take facts and "ammo" and tuck them away under my hat for future use when necessary on any subject matter.

I still have no clue why people are argueing that this IS NOT a problem? Is it that you are telling yourselves this so that you'll believe it won't happen to you? Here are some FACTS...it IS a problem, so much so that GM recognized that the valve seats were soft and issed a PI sent to dealers that even included a VIN number range that could be effected. GM also started casting the heads differently to prevent this problem in the future...GM wouldn't just go and redesign /remanufacture heads because they got bored in the shop. So sure, on this forum with a limited grouping of members it doesn't appear to be that common a problem, but look at the VIN # range that GM thinks could have bad heads.....the number is HUGE!! So seriously...why the arguing here? This isn't some crap bieng made up, and you people can keep drinking the cool-aid for as long as you want but when/if it happens to you DON'T come back on here bitchin about it. I have seen it sooo many times before on internet forums, the ones that say it's not a problem...it won't happen to me....when it does your the first to come back on here pissed off like someone just pissed in your cheerios.

Killer hun.. big fat

Hello All -

I, unfortunately, am adding myself to your list. I just found out today about my Head/Valve problem. Needless to say after reading the various threads regarding this problem, I am extremely disappointed. I love my little H3 and was hoping to have a trouble free automobile....at least for the first six months :-(

For a little background, I purchased my H3 in July and it currently has 6,504 miles on it. The check engine light appeared this past Saturday. The earliest appointment I could get at the dealership was today. I got the call at 2 pm this afternoon and they gave me the bad news. The cylinder head needs to be replaced. The most horrifying thing of all was that they do not have the parts in stock. They advised me that I could come get my truck and bring it back when the parts arrived. I chose to leave it there until they can fix it. I didn't think it would be smart to drive around a truck that has a diagnosed problem to the engine.

Do any of you know what the possible problems would be if I did continue to drive the truck until the parts arrive? I found it odd that a service advisor would advise me to drive a truck that has such a problem. Although, I am not a mechanic so maybe it is not as bad as I am assuming it is?

Jules

I wouldn't drive it while they wait for parts to arrive ....they already diagnosed the problem...let them rush the shipment and enjoy your loaner till it's done. Sounds kind of odd to me that they would want you to take it back. Maybe try a new dealer?

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ORIGINAL: importkiller

Killer, is that the "we are now at the 52% mark" dance? LOL

no, that was the I just got a kiss from lawwyfe dance (read your last post on page one)