Head and valve issue
#111
02-02-2007 | 10:34 AM
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE
ORIGINAL: Larain60
Hi,
I asked for a buyback so I could replace it with an 07 that actually runs. I love my H3 but it kind of defeats the purpose to pay $40k for a lawn jockey. The way I figure it GM can take the mess off my hands and fix it at their leisure and sell it to someone else at a discount once its straight.
Re the Lemon Law, according to the facts of my situation, I actually could have sent a 10 day demand letter to GM (under my state lemon law) this week to repair or refund had I just left the truck at the dealer when they couldnt fix it earlier this month. But instead of doing that I thought Id give it the benefit of the doubt and "suck it up" thinking it would be fixed in the not so distant future. I am sorry I did since the truck quickly became undriveable and they now tell me Im 32 on the list of 1,100 backordered but cant even guestimate when Ill get the part in So the clock is currently ticking on the lemon law timer. In addition, there is also the potential independent cause of action under federal and state warranty laws that continues to exist (outside of the lemon law).
I hope they get this straight soon so I can enjoy my H3. Otherwise Ill just replace it with an 07 that doesnt have this major issue.
Best regards
Hi,
I asked for a buyback so I could replace it with an 07 that actually runs. I love my H3 but it kind of defeats the purpose to pay $40k for a lawn jockey. The way I figure it GM can take the mess off my hands and fix it at their leisure and sell it to someone else at a discount once its straight.
Re the Lemon Law, according to the facts of my situation, I actually could have sent a 10 day demand letter to GM (under my state lemon law) this week to repair or refund had I just left the truck at the dealer when they couldnt fix it earlier this month. But instead of doing that I thought Id give it the benefit of the doubt and "suck it up" thinking it would be fixed in the not so distant future. I am sorry I did since the truck quickly became undriveable and they now tell me Im 32 on the list of 1,100 backordered but cant even guestimate when Ill get the part in So the clock is currently ticking on the lemon law timer. In addition, there is also the potential independent cause of action under federal and state warranty laws that continues to exist (outside of the lemon law).
I hope they get this straight soon so I can enjoy my H3. Otherwise Ill just replace it with an 07 that doesnt have this major issue.
Best regards
#112
02-02-2007 | 03:43 PM
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE
The Hummer case manager advised me that I was 32 on the list to get one and they have 1,100 of the parts backordered. Whether there are 1,100 people on the list Im not sure. In either case it cant be good. It appears to be just the head thats on national backorder. My dealer got the gasket and bolts in stock since they ordered per their statements to me. They also apparently have 2 more H3s on the lot since I came in with the problem this month.
#119
02-06-2007 | 09:36 PM
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RE: HEAD AND VALVE ISSUE
The good news is that it appears once the redesigned head is installed, the problem is fixed.
But even if a person is in the VIN range, GM wont do anything unless their vehicle actually exhibits the problem? Would be nice if they extended out the warranty for those in the known VIN range.
My H3 is still outta service -- since about ~ Jan 10, with the head/valve problem (I posted above). I still have no ETA.
Maybe I should list my H3 up for auction - 06 Yellow H3 Lux loaded, 7,300miles and gets unlimited MPG!?! I have a picture for the auction in mind too... lol. [
] Sorry but if I dont laugh, Ill cry.
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But even if a person is in the VIN range, GM wont do anything unless their vehicle actually exhibits the problem? Would be nice if they extended out the warranty for those in the known VIN range.
My H3 is still outta service -- since about ~ Jan 10, with the head/valve problem (I posted above). I still have no ETA.
Maybe I should list my H3 up for auction - 06 Yellow H3 Lux loaded, 7,300miles and gets unlimited MPG!?! I have a picture for the auction in mind too... lol. [
] Sorry but if I dont laugh, Ill cry.[IMG]local://upfiles/650/72D87B8894954A7B9D52D008E67297AB.jpg[/IMG]
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