2006 Hummer H3 from North America - Comments

First I must say I love my Hummer H3. But I NEED HELP! I have a white hummer. The problem is there are rust specks all over my truck. The dealer calls it "railroad dust". IT IS RUST!!! Dealer told me to have truck professionally waxed at dealer = $375.00!

Also my engine light came on at 38000 miles. I needed a whole new top of my engine!!! Thank god it was under warranty!!!

Can anyone answer these questions?:

1. Has anyone else had trouble with the rust?? It's a 2006! It should be covered by warranty if Hummer is aware of the problem as I was told by the dealer.

2. Does anyone else have 49000 miles on their 2006 H3? Problems???

3. Did anyone buy the extended warranty???

4. What should a 2 year extended warranty cost with no deductible?? Truck has 49,000 miles.

Thanks in advance for your help!!

Our white Ford Fusion had the same problem just recently. Thankfully they acid washed it for us because it was less than a year old. I heard stories of how GM is less helpful with the matter, but I heard a clay bar can help rub it out. We are waiting to see if the rust comes back over next winter, but according to the service manager the rust is just iron deposits and hasn't penetrated the paint? Not sure I believe him, but I wish you luck in getting that solved.

Ask around on some Hummer forums, I have never heard of this or seen it. http://www.hummertech.net

Our 2006 H3, and 2004 Jeep Liberty both have this problem, it is specks of metal that stick to the clear coat, when they rust, it looks like the car is. I personally went out and bought ICE liquid clay bar, and it worked great. It actually looks better than when we bought it. But, it did take some work. Hope this solves your problem.

Also do the clay bar in the fall and the spring. Each time following it with a coat of wax!! It will shine like no other!

Once you get the "rust specks" off it is important to keep a good coat of wax on your vehicle.

Between waxes, pick up a bottle of something like express shine or a similar product, and give you car a quick spray & wipe after each wash. With all of the stuff in the air & atmosphere these days - it is a constant battle to protect your vehicle's finish.

I have a 2006 H3 with 47,875 miles. I had the head replaced under warranty last week. #2 cylinder had went out. Am debating whether to pay if off and keep it, or buy another used vehicle for the 14K that I owe. Other than that issue, it's been maintenance free.

I have a 2006 H3 Hummer. Hummer Mechanic informed me of factory default air intake system. GM would not honor, dealership wanted about $2000.00 to fix. Nothing but problems. They hit 50,000 miles, then nothing but problems.

No one even wants to take it on trade. If I can't get this matter resolved I'll never buy American again.

I own a 2006 Hummer H3, it currently has 54000 miles on it.

Within the last two weeks, I have had to have the transfer case replaced, the front differential replaced, the left front axle rebuilt (twice), and new brakes and rotors.

It is now back at the shop when the check engine light came on, mechanic said the first cylinder is not firing, and new spark plug and wires did not help. They are investigating the problem now and haven't told me the problem as of yet.

I am very disappointed in this vehicle. I don't believe a car should have this many problems with only 4000 miles beyond warranty. The fact that GM offered no help at all has led me to change my opinion of them and their product, I can't see myself purchasing another GM vehicle.

"First I must say I love my Hummer H3. But I NEED HELP! I have a white hummer. The problem is there are rust specks all over my truck. The dealer calls it "railroad dust". IT IS RUST!!! Dealer told me to have truck professionally waxed at dealer = $375.00!

Also my engine light came on at 38000 miles. I needed a whole new top of my engine!!! Thank god it was under warranty!!!"

And you title your review... "absolutely love it" huh... What makes you hate a vehicle? Rust and an engine rebuild at less than 40K miles would make me hate my car! It amazes me the level of poor workmanship people put up with and continue to "love" their cars and dump more money into companies like GM that continually put out poorly engineered products!

No wonder they survived for so long making sub-par oversized vehicles... People just eat that stuff up no matter how shoddy they are put together don't they?