RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems
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Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems
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| Less than 2000 miles |
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| Between 2000 and 5000 miles |
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| Between 5000 and 7000 miles |
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| Between 7000 and 10,000 miles |
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| Between 10,000 and 15,000 miles |
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| Between 15,000 and 20,000 miles |
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| Between 20,000 and 25,000 miles |
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| Between 25,000 and 30,000 miles |
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| Between 30,000 and 35,000 miles |
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| Between 35,000 and 40,000 miles |
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| Betweem 40,000 and 50,000 miles |
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Total Votes : 67
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(last vote on : 3/30/2008 12:40:48 PM)
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/4/2007 8:05:37 AM
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HummerGuy
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ORIGINAL: importkiller
here ya go
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The PI lists trucks with a vin number before 68287591 (last eight of vin) might be effected .
All I can say is, DAMNIT!!!!!!!!
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/4/2007 3:16:26 PM
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HummerGuy
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Well, the 100 mile round trip to work and back every day is getting the best of me. I'm trying to figure out the best way to get to and from work without killing myself. Driving so far has been most efficient, but is taking alot out of me. I'm going to try different train routes in the next few days. So far, the one that was recommended to me, is rediculous. At work, I have been bombarded with new phone and Blackberry activations. EVERYBODY wants a Blackberry Pearl. For those of you who don't know what they are, PLEASE, DON'T ASK ;-) That and trying to get my truck ready for the World of Wheels is taking all my time. I'm starting to think moving out to the boonies wasn't such a good idea. Hopefully the different train routes will work even though I have to park in a so-called "Bad" area. If the H3 gets broken into, it's not the end of the world. I'm willing to take my chances to save me 3 hours of commuting every day.
So, there's my story. Hopefully, after the show is over, I'll have some time again. Work on the other hand is a little busier then normal. But, that's what pays for the house. What's a guy to do 
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/4/2007 5:59:45 PM
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HummerGuy
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Well, you'll be happy to know also that the Knight Rider lights have been ordered, and will be on the truck in time for the show...... I know how much you LOVE those 
Thanks for checking up though. I will be sure to post plenty of pics. I will be creating a new web site for our hummer club, so hopefully I can get it up and going before the show.
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/4/2007 6:18:29 PM
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Long commute and tough work....a likely story. You just got a Wii didn't you. We see how it is...your beloved internet is no match for virtual bowling...
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/4/2007 6:52:35 PM
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HummerGuy
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Dude that virtual bowling is weak. Actually, I'm dissappointed at the game selection. The ones that ARE out though are pretty good. Red Steel is a great game. I won't get into that here though.
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/5/2007 2:55:27 AM
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skunkiemonk
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Hello,
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, and I have been flirting with the thought of trading it in for the H3. HOWEVER, I must say that the reports of various other problems (besides the head/valve topic) such as those found on that Dept. of Transporation website (thanx to the link posted by "cnyncntry"sp?) is quite a turn-off, expecially when complaints are beginning from: "a few weeks old" to "under 10,000 miles."
My truck has been involved in a pretty bad accident. The entire front axle was replaced and the frame itself was bent back into alignment. It was a good $7500 worth of bodyshop/collision-center work. The truck was running beautifully before, but now it's "only" running great because the steering wheel alignment is minutely off (vehicle pulls right, without my my left-handed thumb-and-index finger steering on the "7:40" clock position. No Big Deal considering I know what its been through.
I am such a superficial person, the H3's aesthetic, alone, has caught my attention So much so, that I decided to create a user name tonight, and ask if current Hummer owners see their vehicle lasting at least 15 years, and say 100,000 miles of problem-free driving?
Question is also posed to current owners of American-brand vehicles, in general.
Apparently, Toyotas and some other Japanese-brand vehicles tend to run "problem-free" beyond 20 years and over 200,000 miles (ancient 1973 models or anything prior to 1980's, excluded).
It seems my accident-historied Tundra with its $10K difference is a better bet than going for a brand new H3?
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/5/2007 3:29:34 AM
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importkiller
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every vehicle, I don't care what make or model will have it's problems....Japanese made cars have service centers too, and they are just as busy as any GM,ford,Dodge dealer. And yes, I see every 2007 hummer h3 on the road lasting 100,000 miles at least...there is a 100,000 mile warrenty. The main problem and the only realy problem has been the head/valve issue, but NO 2007's WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM!! It's only for a group of 06's that fall within a specific VIN range. I don't see how anyone would think a Tundra is a better bet than an H3...but then again I wouldn't be caught dead in a jap truck anyway, better looks, more ground clearance, run 35's stock, will run circles around any jap truck made off-road, I'd go with the H3 any day of the week
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/5/2007 9:32:56 AM
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HummerGuy
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ORIGINAL: skunkiemonk
Hello,
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, and I have been flirting with the thought of trading it in for the H3. HOWEVER, I must say that the reports of various other problems (besides the head/valve topic) such as those found on that Dept. of Transporation website (thanx to the link posted by "cnyncntry"sp?) is quite a turn-off, expecially when complaints are beginning from: "a few weeks old" to "under 10,000 miles."
My truck has been involved in a pretty bad accident. The entire front axle was replaced and the frame itself was bent back into alignment. It was a good $7500 worth of bodyshop/collision-center work. The truck was running beautifully before, but now it's "only" running great because the steering wheel alignment is minutely off (vehicle pulls right, without my my left-handed thumb-and-index finger steering on the "7:40" clock position. No Big Deal considering I know what its been through.
I am such a superficial person, the H3's aesthetic, alone, has caught my attention So much so, that I decided to create a user name tonight, and ask if current Hummer owners see their vehicle lasting at least 15 years, and say 100,000 miles of problem-free driving?
Question is also posed to current owners of American-brand vehicles, in general.
Apparently, Toyotas and some other Japanese-brand vehicles tend to run "problem-free" beyond 20 years and over 200,000 miles (ancient 1973 models or anything prior to 1980's, excluded).
It seems my accident-historied Tundra with its $10K difference is a better bet than going for a brand new H3?
ImportKiller is right. I have one of the original '06. I bought one right after they came out. Unfortunately, my VIN number is one of those that "might" have the problem. I have almost 30k miles on my car and its about 16 months old. I have yet to have one single engine problem. I drive 100 miles a day, and have had 0 engine problems, even after having my PCM reprogrammed. I have had other smaller minor problems here and there, but stupid little things that are insignificant (well, minus the mystery differential problem that nobody seems to be able to fix, but it's only on the 5 speed). Like other's have said on here, it affects such a small percentage of H3 owners, and besides, the '07 has the larger engine, a DIFFERENT engine, so IF you bought a new one now and get the '07, you have nothing to worry about. Don't let the paranoia stop you! DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems - 1/5/2007 9:33:00 AM
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LawWyfe
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First of all, let me say that I pity the poor person that ends up with your wrecked Toyota truck when you trade it in or sell it outright, because chances are they will not know of it's history...UNLESS they pull a Carfax, etc.. (And this does not always show an accurate history I have been told)
2nd of all, I have owned a conglomeration of cars over the years from a Pontiac Firebird (2), Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Jeep (3), Chevy Corvette, Lexus and now the H3 as well. Some of the Japanese makes did have better reliability/performance. However, as with ANY product, if you poll the people...you will find pros & cons and lovers & haters of anything. I did not purchase my H3 with the intent of driving it for 15 years or 150,000 miles. I tend to keep my vehicles approximately 5 years or so, so this is not an issue for me. Besides, how would one know the performance and reliability of a new production vehicle anyway? I purchased my H3 because the urge to own one grabbed me far more than any other vehicle that I have ever owned (OK maybe with exception to the vette). With this said, and in light of the few issues I have encountered thus far, I would not change my decision to purchase my H3 for anything, and I would still urge others to purchase the H3!!! (Although selfishly, my thoughts are that the fewer H3's that are purchased - continues to make we H3 owners more unique) The thrill that I get from owning and driving my little Hummer far outweighs the inconveniences suffered at this point. And one last comment...while the head issue is a major one and has effected many - there are many many more H3 owners out there who have not (nor will they) encounter these issues! I feel that once I get the "bugs" worked out with mine, I will continue to drive it happily and lovingly for some time to come. 
< Message edited by LawWyfe -- 1/5/2007 10:07:59 AM >
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