I know that it is unrealistic to expect a vehicle to not have any problems at all regardless of make and model however I am just a little frustrated that I have had more problems with my 2006 H3 in the few months that I have owned it than I had with my old pick-up (which I owned for 12 years).

Don't get me wrong I love the H3 / Love the looks / Love its capabilities / I do not think my H3 had every been off road before I bought it and very little since. Inside was flawless and looked like new. I guess I am just a little aggravated.

Thoughts?

 

The only problem I had with my 07 was the power steering reservoir cap decided to go missing (never leaked or spilled). Dealer gave me a new one under warranty.

 

No problems with my 2006 (had it until 12/09)

My 2010 Alpha, A/C died, fixed under warranty, the plastic hook in the back (that holds the netting) broke, replaced under warranty. As close to trouble free as it can get.

How many miles do you have on it? How many miles were on it when you purchased it (assuming you got it used)?

 

When I bought my '07 H3 I had them fix (replace) the plastic windshield surrounds as one side was coming loose. I suspect the windshield had been replaced at some point, this is UT and seems to be what you have to do ever couple years. I had the windshield replaced on my H3T last summer, and the plastic crap is coming loose so I'll have to get it fixed/replaced next time I take it to the dealer. Other than that, no issues I can think of although I did have my truck thoroughly checked out and they replaced some suspension parts (IIRC) that were showing premature wear. Couldn't tell by driving around so they must not have been that bad, and since it was under warranty and they gave me a CTS as a loaner for a few days I'd consider it a win.

 

The H3's do seem to have a few factory gremlins, but once you get them worked out they are pretty trustworthy vehicles.

In the first few weeks of buying my rig used I had the radiator, the actuator motor on the TC, and the tires all replaced under warranty. It's been over a year now with no other issues.

 

Don't forget that 2006 was the first year of a brand new model. Those usually have a few more issues than later year models. My 2008 H3 has been a really good vehicle with a few but not abnormal number of issues.

 

2007 Lux here. No out of the ordinary problems. Normal wear and tear issues. Got the usual radiator crack, was out of warrantee but after a good fight G.M. paid for it. Other than that it has been one awesome truck.

 

I've had my 07 since mid August and the only problem I had was a bad coil pack three weeks after I bought the truck...dealer replaced for free and no issues since!

 

I'm not going to say, as I don't want to jinx myself.

 

2008 H3....steering shaft,altenator,waterpump,rear axle bearings,battery,belt, pullys,tensioner,all went.