Howdy from Texas, been driving a 2007 h3 for almost 13 years now will never sell it has 193,+ miles on it.The biggest issue i had was trans rebuild at 110,000 miles which i was told was really good for a GM trans cost wasn't to bad,the next issue like all vehicles these days was the plastic radiator splitting on top easy to do cheap fix.One of the best upgrades to do is put a strong steering stabilizer on from outfitters it will drive like new and never worry about it again,the up grades can go on and on if you have been driving one as long as I have you will know they really are a great little rig to drive but the haters are just going to hate. Great content be safe and enjoy your h3.Peace
Nice review. Thanks. I bought a 2008 H3 "Luxury" in 2010 at 20k miles and still have it 12 years and 100k miles later. Exceptional vehicle especially for the price. The only major repair was the transfer case about 8 years ago. Had a water pump go out, wheel bearing, one window motor, etc. but nothing major other than the xfer case. 1) As for towing, I pulled a fully packed U-Haul 6x12 trailer (had to be over 3k lbs) from Arizona to Minnesota with no issues at all. The towing capacity is 4,500 lbs and my H3 did exceptionally well towing - much better than I would have thought from an inline 5. 2) There are a TON of aftermarket options for Hummer H3's. 3) The temp gage should run at center - get your water pump and thermostat changed. 4) The only ongoing issue is with the tire pressure monitoring system - I get a constant "low tire" warning that neither the "pros" nor I can figure out. Not a big deal.
Nice. It sounds like you’re satisfied with the Hummer H3. I’ve been happy with mine for general overlanding trips. It could have more power. The wind here can be a factor.
Fishermen here also my friend and thanks for talking about your H3 looking to get one in Feb or Mar, of 22 myself and will be a Adventure again thanks for the information on them in PA !!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the video. I have a 06 Adventure that I bought in 2010. I currently have almost 220k miles on her and replaces the transmissions about 10k miles ago. No major issues otherwise. Keep up the maintenance and she’ll treat you right. I’m never getting rid of mine. Great review; capable 4wd vehicle; use it as intended.
I'm buying an 2006 H3 Hummer 5 speed Manual trans. tomorrow morning, 130,000 miles on it for just under $11,000.00...best price for a Manual trans H3 I can fine in my area ! I like your Style Dirtwalker ! *LET'S GO BRANDON !*
Temperature gauge on my h3 was doing the same. They lied! They TOLD me the same thing. One day my water pump went out. I Called onStar. Got me home. I replace the fan clutch and water pump. Antifreeze I used orange stuff 50/50 dex. Factory quality for GM and vehicles. My temp gauge is now in the middle. Every now in then moves up half a inch above middle. Literally maybe a cm lol. So I would try replacing the old fan clutch. Hummer 06 h3. Doesn't have electric fan. But its easy installation. Past three years I've been worry free with the temperature. Oh if you do it yourself. Go to AutoZone borrow the fan clutch tool. It's a special tool they have which makes the job so easy. 1hr half. Probably faster if I had to do it again. Now I know how to do it. But oh my gosh it was easy replacement of water pump and fan clutch. Hell beside serious stuff. If your handy. You can definitely maintain these trucks your self. Easy to work on.
Last month I picked up a 2006 with adventure package 125000 got it home with a few leaking issues spent a few days and a couple hundred bucks and since I’m pretty happy with it .... check out move bumpers they have quite a selection of precut weld yourself options
Very cool review. I watch the one when you first got it. Luckily you have had no problems with yours. Whoever had mine definitely didn't take care of it. At least I've changed so much on it including a new engine and just got it back a few weeks ago with a rebuilt transmission that hopefully soon I won't have anything left to change LOL. But I still would never get rid of it. It is unique and just as capable as a Jeep Rubicon. As for the temp gauge you are correct. Mine hovers in between 1/2 and 3/4 also. After connecting a scanner from my mechanic it shows engine temperatures are okay and from what I understand it is a calibration issue for those temp gauges that are in many other vehicles at that time besides the H3.
Easy fix. They told me same thing. I road for a year like that. Until water pump went out. I changed it and went ahead and changed fan clutch. Replace antifreeze as well. I used Dex antifreeze the orange stuff lol. Now it stays in the middle maybe moves cm above middle. Now once you do that. You will hear a different sound when fan engages. I almost lost my shits. Its a noise I never heard before lmao. Sounds like a jet or turbo is turning on and ita about to take off lol. I learned that's a normal sound when it disengage and engages lmao. Hot summer days it's loud. When it disengage. Its quite can't head a peep. While driving now ita cool to hear when it comes on. Especially being it's not an electric fan. Once it gets a set temperature. It automatically engages itself etc. So try that. It worked for me. Plus I seen in the forums as well. It was the fan clutch malfunction.
I forgot to mention since you're a outdoor guy because I'm pretty much like you fishing and all.Put some red led floor interior and dome lights in, it will help at night to keep the flying bugs out of your rig when the doors are open for awhile because you know the big skeeters here in Texas will turn you into a buffet.
What is the temperature reading on the gauge for the engine temp? I have a 02 envoy with inline 6 and it operates under 200 degrees on the gauge. If it goes higher then that, the story I’m telling myself is that I have an issue to look into.
I have an 06 Hummer H3 and the temp gauge always hovers between middle and 3/4. My mechanic ran a scanner and engine temps are fine. If you look up Forums on H3 temp gauges and engines that are similar there are a lot of people that tell you the same thing. It is a defect and the calibration of the gauge and the only way to fix it is to change it out. You can't recalibrate it. But because of that I find myself looking at the tip gauge a lot more even though there is nothing wrong.
nice review , im interested myself to buy a 2009 h3 with around 100 k miles , not for offroading really more for bad snowy roads , would u recommend it and is the 3.7 a reliable engine for a heavy vehicle like this ? and is it a warm vehicle in winter times 😊
i think the timing chain service is supposed to be done at 150k. at that same time youre also supposed to do the balancer chain. it is a very involved and expensive service from what ive read. removing the front axle to get the oil pan off to get to the timing chain and splitting the trans off the back to get to the balancer chain. im not looking forward to it on mine but i just turned over 100k so i have a little time left.
I saw a video where a guy broke his front axle on his h3. Went over a log. The Jeep’s handled it . I also like taking the top off but my wife likes comfort....
Finding an H3 newer than 2006 with the adventure package/locking diff. is near impossible. I've looked and looked and they don't exist. Don't even get me started on finding an H3 alpha with the off-road package it's like finding Bigfoot.
I've found lots of h3 with adventure package in Texas on cargurus. I've also found a couple of 09 Alpha's with full lockers, and even an H3T Alpha with full lockers.
@@DirtwalkerOutdoors I'm on the east coast and there's almost none, I've looked on craigslist, carfax, autotrader, cars.com, facebook, etc. I found 1 H3 2006 with adventure package low miles but I'm wanting 2007 or newer to get the larger engine and they're very hard to find. Plus most dealer's/sellers who list their H3's and say "adventure" package actually don't have it when you look at the pictures on the dash for the rear locking diff. button.
My H3 has not only been more reliable, to include the IFS, but also waaaaay more off road capable than any jeep I’ve owned, but that’s just my experience 🤷🏻♂️
I have a jeep tj now and love it.. but I'm wanting one for a new daily.the only thing that throws me off is the i5. I've heard the 3.7 is more reliable than the 3.5.
Howdy from Texas, been driving a 2007 h3 for almost 13 years now will never sell it has 193,+ miles on it.The biggest issue i had was trans rebuild at 110,000 miles which i was told was really good for a GM trans cost wasn't to bad,the next issue like all vehicles these days was the plastic radiator splitting on top easy to do cheap fix.One of the best upgrades to do is put a strong steering stabilizer on from outfitters it will drive like new and never worry about it again,the up grades can go on and on if you have been driving one as long as I have you will know they really are a great little rig to drive but the haters are just going to hate. Great content be safe and enjoy your h3.Peace
Thanks much for all the info!
Nice review. Thanks.
I bought a 2008 H3 "Luxury" in 2010 at 20k miles and still have it 12 years and 100k miles later. Exceptional vehicle especially for the price. The only major repair was the transfer case about 8 years ago. Had a water pump go out, wheel bearing, one window motor, etc. but nothing major other than the xfer case.
1) As for towing, I pulled a fully packed U-Haul 6x12 trailer (had to be over 3k lbs) from Arizona to Minnesota with no issues at all. The towing capacity is 4,500 lbs and my H3 did exceptionally well towing - much better than I would have thought from an inline 5.
2) There are a TON of aftermarket options for Hummer H3's.
3) The temp gage should run at center - get your water pump and thermostat changed.
4) The only ongoing issue is with the tire pressure monitoring system - I get a constant "low tire" warning that neither the "pros" nor I can figure out. Not a big deal.
Nice. It sounds like you’re satisfied with the Hummer H3. I’ve been happy with mine for general overlanding trips. It could have more power. The wind here can be a factor.
Fishermen here also my friend and thanks for talking about your H3 looking to get one in Feb or Mar, of 22 myself and will be a Adventure again thanks for the information on them in PA !!!!!!!!!!!!
The adventure package is the most important I think.
Thanks for the video. I have a 06 Adventure that I bought in 2010. I currently have almost 220k miles on her and replaces the transmissions about 10k miles ago. No major issues otherwise. Keep up the maintenance and she’ll treat you right. I’m never getting rid of mine.
Great review; capable 4wd vehicle; use it as intended.
Thank you much for your input!
I'm buying an 2006 H3 Hummer 5 speed Manual trans. tomorrow morning, 130,000 miles on it for just under $11,000.00...best price for a Manual trans H3 I can fine in my area ! I like your Style Dirtwalker !
*LET'S GO BRANDON !*
Thanks much
Temperature gauge on my h3 was doing the same. They lied! They TOLD me the same thing. One day my water pump went out. I Called onStar. Got me home. I replace the fan clutch and water pump. Antifreeze I used orange stuff 50/50 dex. Factory quality for GM and vehicles. My temp gauge is now in the middle. Every now in then moves up half a inch above middle. Literally maybe a cm lol. So I would try replacing the old fan clutch. Hummer 06 h3. Doesn't have electric fan. But its easy installation. Past three years I've been worry free with the temperature. Oh if you do it yourself. Go to AutoZone borrow the fan clutch tool. It's a special tool they have which makes the job so easy. 1hr half. Probably faster if I had to do it again. Now I know how to do it. But oh my gosh it was easy replacement of water pump and fan clutch. Hell beside serious stuff. If your handy. You can definitely maintain these trucks your self. Easy to work on.
Cool. I'm looking into adding a small electric fan just to ease my mind!
Last month I picked up a 2006 with adventure package 125000 got it home with a few leaking issues spent a few days and a couple hundred bucks and since I’m pretty happy with it .... check out move bumpers they have quite a selection of precut weld yourself options
You’ll love it, I’ve had a H2 and now drive the H3, never a serious problem 👌
Very cool review. I watch the one when you first got it. Luckily you have had no problems with yours. Whoever had mine definitely didn't take care of it. At least I've changed so much on it including a new engine and just got it back a few weeks ago with a rebuilt transmission that hopefully soon I won't have anything left to change LOL. But I still would never get rid of it. It is unique and just as capable as a Jeep Rubicon. As for the temp gauge you are correct. Mine hovers in between 1/2 and 3/4 also. After connecting a scanner from my mechanic it shows engine temperatures are okay and from what I understand it is a calibration issue for those temp gauges that are in many other vehicles at that time besides the H3.
Thanks! I remember your comment about your problems with yours and hoped I didn't get any of the same! Haha.
Easy fix. They told me same thing. I road for a year like that. Until water pump went out. I changed it and went ahead and changed fan clutch. Replace antifreeze as well. I used Dex antifreeze the orange stuff lol. Now it stays in the middle maybe moves cm above middle. Now once you do that. You will hear a different sound when fan engages. I almost lost my shits. Its a noise I never heard before lmao. Sounds like a jet or turbo is turning on and ita about to take off lol. I learned that's a normal sound when it disengage and engages lmao. Hot summer days it's loud. When it disengage. Its quite can't head a peep. While driving now ita cool to hear when it comes on. Especially being it's not an electric fan. Once it gets a set temperature. It automatically engages itself etc. So try that. It worked for me. Plus I seen in the forums as well. It was the fan clutch malfunction.
PCM of NC can delete the Passlock from your system and you'll never have to worry about it ever again. Good review BTW!
I might look into that if it keeps occurring. Thanks much!
I forgot to mention since you're a outdoor guy because I'm pretty much like you fishing and all.Put some red led floor interior and dome lights in, it will help at night to keep the flying bugs out of your rig when the doors are open for awhile because you know the big skeeters here in Texas will turn you into a buffet.
Wow. I hadn't thought of that but it's now next on my list. Thanks for the tip!
@@DirtwalkerOutdoors Anything to help be safe out there 🙏
Absolutely
What do you think of the size of the H3 compared to the XJ? Both interior and exterior? Thanks for the nice videos overviewing your H3
The interior of the H3 is slightly wider and a little longer. It has a much wider stance than the XJ as well.
What is the temperature reading on the gauge for the engine temp? I have a 02 envoy with inline 6 and it operates under 200 degrees on the gauge. If it goes higher then that, the story I’m telling myself is that I have an issue to look into.
I believe the half mark on the H3 with inline five is about 190/200.
I have an 06 Hummer H3 and the temp gauge always hovers between middle and 3/4. My mechanic ran a scanner and engine temps are fine. If you look up Forums on H3 temp gauges and engines that are similar there are a lot of people that tell you the same thing. It is a defect and the calibration of the gauge and the only way to fix it is to change it out. You can't recalibrate it. But because of that I find myself looking at the tip gauge a lot more even though there is nothing wrong.
Thank you, thinking about buying a hummer h3 or one of them I can afford.
You won't regret it.
nice review , im interested myself to buy a 2009 h3 with around 100 k miles , not for offroading really more for bad snowy roads , would u recommend it and is the 3.7 a reliable engine for a heavy vehicle like this ? and is it a warm vehicle in winter times 😊
I consider it reliable. As for a warm vehicle in cold weather, it sure seems popular with Russians.
Great review !
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Thanks again!
Nice honest review 👍🏻
Thanks much!
Love my Hummer H3
Me too
i think the timing chain service is supposed to be done at 150k. at that same time youre also supposed to do the balancer chain. it is a very involved and expensive service from what ive read. removing the front axle to get the oil pan off to get to the timing chain and splitting the trans off the back to get to the balancer chain. im not looking forward to it on mine but i just turned over 100k so i have a little time left.
I saw a video where a guy broke his front axle on his h3. Went over a log. The Jeep’s handled it . I also like taking the top off but my wife likes comfort....
IFS is always more delicate than solid axle. It's the tradeoff.
Finding an H3 newer than 2006 with the adventure package/locking diff. is near impossible. I've looked and looked and they don't exist. Don't even get me started on finding an H3 alpha with the off-road package it's like finding Bigfoot.
I've found lots of h3 with adventure package in Texas on cargurus. I've also found a couple of 09 Alpha's with full lockers, and even an H3T Alpha with full lockers.
@@DirtwalkerOutdoors I'm on the east coast and there's almost none, I've looked on craigslist, carfax, autotrader, cars.com, facebook, etc. I found 1 H3 2006 with adventure package low miles but I'm wanting 2007 or newer to get the larger engine and they're very hard to find. Plus most dealer's/sellers who list their H3's and say "adventure" package actually don't have it when you look at the pictures on the dash for the rear locking diff. button.
I getcha on the dealer. My dealer didn't even realize mine did have the adventure package. I'd search nationwide were I you.
My H3 has not only been more reliable, to include the IFS, but also waaaaay more off road capable than any jeep I’ve owned, but that’s just my experience 🤷🏻♂️
Nice. It has worked for me so far!
I have a jeep tj now and love it.. but I'm wanting one for a new daily.the only thing that throws me off is the i5. I've heard the 3.7 is more reliable than the 3.5.
All I can say is I've had zero problems with the I5.