RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 8:39:25 AM
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H3X442
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I work at Valley Cadillac Hummer in Rochester, N.Y. I would only repair the truck if it had duplicatable conditions for a head replacement. I would not worry about it till somthing happens. A P.I. is a Preliminary Information bulletin. Not all trucks will have problems that are in that VIN range and there is a possibilty there was only a small number on heads within that vin range that have soft seats. Just because there is a P.I. or Bulletin does not mean every truck has to have it performed. If it were a campaign all trucks within the vin range would have the repair done. Like I said in previus posts I have only done 2 trucks so far. Steve
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 10:37:05 AM
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LawWyfe
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PS... to my initial posts - the service writer who took care of me informed me that he had seen many in with the same problem, and that it seemed to be a common occurrence. Which obviously leads me to believe that they have seen more than they care to. This was however, before I stumbled upon this forum and discovered that this is an issue, so I did not think to ask him how many. I have every confidence that they will repair it properly <crossing fingers> but my only concern is future problems reoccurring.
I also have a question if anyone would be so kind as to help inform me. Since I cannot 
Because it is IN the Hummer - IN the shop, and I couldn't seem to find exact answers on the Internet. What all exactly is considered to be part of the "drivetrain/powertrain" (I always thought it was the transmission, but am not sure) and is covered under warranty since the drivetrain warranty is 5 yr/100K (isn't it?) Is this an issue covered under that? Sorry guys, I am just trying not to be one of those ditzy women who knows NOTHING about mechanics and vehicles (including that one should change the oil every so often LOL!)
STILL LOVIN MY LITTLE HUMMER! 
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 10:57:36 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Dennis
Hey Paige 
Hey Dennis 
xoxo~Paige
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 11:06:09 AM
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TigerLily
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Thanks for the info Steve! 
Good question LawWyfe - I'd like to know the answer to that as well. If it were covered under the "drivetrain/powertrain -5 yr/100K" that would give me some peace of mind.
Dennis I'm with you on the issue - I'm not gonna worry about it until I have a reason too. What's the point?? Not like I can do anything about it before hand. If it happens I'll be really upset. All that said: I listen for every little hiccup, burp ... you name it, too!! But, only sometimes ... for the most part I just enjoy driving it!! 
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 11:23:11 AM
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Thanks Tiger (or may I call you Paige?) I am Sarah, and it's nice to see another gal on this forum! You boys aint got the corner of the market with the big boys toys! LOL
I don't plan to go running all paranoid either but I must say it makes me a bit uneasy when this happens to me while 4 wheelin in the mountains and I am 2000 miles away from home! Don't want it happening again!
LOVIN MY LITTLE HUMMER!
< Message edited by LawWyfe -- 11/18/2006 11:36:12 AM >
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 12:26:29 PM
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Hi Sarah ~
Please call me Paige
It would make me extremely uneasy if I were 2000 miles away from home and something happened! It worries me sometimes driving to the lake and that's only 100 miles away!  LOL! I do always have one of my dogs with me, he's my traveling partner. I attached his photo ~
As a girl I don't want to be stranded alone on the side of the road or anywhere for that matter...  nothing fun about that!! It's just plain scary!!
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 12:45:52 PM
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H3X442
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LawWyfe, The 2006 H3 is covered bumper to bumper minus wear items for 4 years or 50k whichever occurs first. The 5 year 100k Powertrain warranty did not start till 2007 model year and covers quite a bit like engine,transmission,transfer case, rear axle,front axle,drive shafts and outer wheel bearings. GM must have confidence in there products to put that type of warranty on all those items I listed.
Some areas may see more of this head concern than others and it may be that some dealers got more of the ones with the soft valve seats. We have been lucky on this as only 2 have been done. The good news if you need a head replacement the new head will not have the problem. So far these trucks have been good as a whole. We have seen some electronics issues like wheel speed sensors,transfer case mode accuater problems and have seen 2 front axles torn up (I have no idea how that happened). Steve
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 2:33:13 PM
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LawWyfe
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Thanks for the info Steve! It figures, once again it seems I am a day late and a $ short! (Mine is an 06) 
BUT STILL LOVIN MY LITTLE HUMMER!
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 2:47:37 PM
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Nice looking (very hairy LOL) dog you got there Paige. What kind is he? I see you are near my Folks. I get up to Rockdale Co. a couple times a year to visit them..perhaps some day we can get together and compare Hummers. In fact GA (mountains in the NE part) is where my H3 ran amuck. I lied - I was 1000 miles away from home (2000 RT). Good luck on yours and hopefully she will continue to be as reliable as mine had been before this and hey, she did manage to get me home OK! Mwuaah to her - can you tell I LOVE MY HUMMER? LOL!
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 3:52:35 PM
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Sure we could get together. We're only 10 miles (if that) from Conyers. I just got back from Toccoa a couple weeks ago. The trees were so beautiful!! I'd love to live up there!
Blu is an Australian Shepherd mix of some type. So we've been told ... maybe some border collie and rottweiler too. He's a pound mutt, got him when he was only 6/8 weeks old at the pound. He was found on the side of the road. Then not long after I picked up a dog on the side of the road, turned out she was pregnant. After I got her I took her straight to the vet, she was covered in fleas and ticks. Anywho, the vet said I had a month before the pups came so I started my search of a rescue to take her. No one would ... everyone was full with katrina pups. Then to my surprise, 7 days later she had her pups. I had to keep two of the pups. Now there are four!! We're a big happy family! I'm a softy ... I'll try to pick up any cat or dog I see on the side of the road. If it doesn't run from me, it's getting in the hummer with me. I'll find it a home, if it's the last thing I do!  Blu's my traveling buddy, the girls don't really care to go and two of them still puke.
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE - 11/18/2006 6:39:53 PM
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The Folks live in Conyers....We were in a cabin just last week ON the Toccoa..loved it...yes leaves were beautiful....HATED to leave  and we WILL live there or nearby one day! Lookin at cabin real estate now.
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Hummer Corporate Came Through - 11/20/2006 1:38:49 PM
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Good news... I called Hummer directly (at the direction of my Service Manager).... They are giving me a 6 year - 72k extended warranty for no charge on my 2006 H3.
I am now happy....
Beachman
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OK I know you guys are doing the big <eyeroll> LOL! They had her 1 week and when they called me to tell me she would be ready this afternoon, I said, "by the way she needs an oil change so please do "comp" me one!" They did. They bent over backwards to be good to me and then they delivered her back home to me this evening. 