VOLUME 06.01.08 THE HUMMER CLUB, INC. ® 2 AZIMUTH Club News CONTENTS 5 President’s Message
FEBRUARY 2008 7 Dealer KUDOS
8 Club News
12 HOPE: From Behind The Lines Land Use Advocacy
14 Of Boards & Bureaucracies Event Information
16 2008 Event Schedule
18 Driving Academy and Team HUMMER 2008 Schedules Features 20 Team HUMMER 2007
24 Snow Run
26 Homestead
28 HUMMER Help Tech Tip
30 Differential: Fluid Check and Change
32 Truck Tech 5: Cracking the Code Part II
COVER PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED By Rick Guttersohn Sales Consultant - Hummer of Novi
AZIMUTH 1 Club Directors Marshall Henderson Glen Peck President Chief Financial Officer 289 Rolling Hill Road [email protected] Mooresville NC, 28117 704-663-6510 (home) Mike Morris 704-309-9427 (cellular) Director – HOPE Program [email protected] 1420 South Walnut Street South Bend, IN 46619 Bob DeVore 574-232-6000 (work) Events - Co-Chair [email protected] 8390 Cappy Lane Swartz Creek, MI 48473 Rick Grucz 810-691-5087 Director [email protected] 6446 Sober Rd. Fowlerville MI 48836 David LaMarca 517-223-4885 (home) Events - Co-Chair 517-223-8551 (fax) 404-932-4701 (home) [email protected] [email protected]
Sam Wallis Secretary 6333 Malvey Ave Fort Worth, TX 76116 817-994-7056 [email protected]
2 AZIMUTH The HUMMER Club, Inc. is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation organized under the California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law. We are a national organization dedicated to promoting the safe use of the HUMMER in a family oriented atmosphere. We emphasize responsible four-wheeling and are serious about safety and environmentally correct off-roading. We encour- age our members to be active in land use advocacy and community service and to use both vehicles and land resources safely along the guidelines set forth by Tread Lightly! and the United Four Wheel Drive Association. Both regional and national events run by member volunteers are sponsored throughout the year where members can drive trails with levels of difficulty ranging from moderate to extreme. These events, our website and the publication of a quarterly magazine also offer an opportunity for exchange of information to develop a better understanding of Photograph Courtesy of Team HUMMER the HUMMER vehicle and its safe use. As the only recognized national HUMMER orga- nization, the Club enjoys excellent relationships with AM General and HUMMER/General Motors Corporation and frequently has factory technicians and parts support at major events. The Club welcomes all HUMMER vehicles. It is a strong, established organization that will only get better with your help. Join in, support the HUMMER Club. With your participation, the Club will contin- ue to grow for the benefit of HUMMER owners. H
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keeping track of everyone’s membership sta- features of local area interests. Dealers, ven- tus, allowing online registration for events dors and local groups will be able to have and providing a mailing list for the Azimuth these custom versions of Azimuth produced magazine, the new site will allow more in- for their market. We also hope to feature teraction among members. Say you were more articles covering the HUMMER Lifestyle going to have an event in your area and in its entirety. All in all we hope to build wanted to invite everyone within 50 miles. upon the avid interest in the magazine.
The site will allow communication and pro- Yet another change in the club’s activities re- mote activity in regional areas, mimicking gards the membership in general. The initial a local chapter or affiliate. The Texas or club membership was exclusively what we Michigan area members will have a way to today call the H1. With the advent of the coordinate and manage activities in their ar- H2, the H3 and the halt of production of the eas. This would also let the club localize H1, the demographics of our membership are certain other activities such as HOPE trail changing. We will strive to create club ac- certifications and the like. tivities to appeal to the full club membership and that will include events that are not hard We write up trail reports in Azimuth and will core off-road events. be posting the reports online, but the new site will take this a step further. Members will I am up for a group to travel to a fly fishing be able to post their comments, pictures and site, go skeet/trap shooting or other special PRESIDENT’S video on the site for all to enjoy. This will be interest events. There is a wealth of possi- especially useful for members considering an bilities out there for us to enjoy while sharing MESSAGE upcoming event. You will be able to check the camaraderie of the HUMMER lifestyle. out the activities and fun from the last group to Got an idea? Get involved and let us see P. Marshall Henderson attend the venue. what we can put together. Watch for the new web site and start contributing. Change is coming to Azimuth as well. Ad- A new year has started and the club is ac- vertising will now be handled by the Field Drive safely and have fun. I will see you on tively updating and changing things as well. Group and the club will take over member- the trails, Over the next month or two you will see a ship services facilitated by features in the new completely new web page, but the beauty is database. GFG Publishing has earned a big Marshall more than skin deep. While past redesigns thank you for their efforts over the past many left the site with a fresh look, this project will years where we have developed an award [email protected] change the way the site works and what you winning publication that is the envy of many as a member can get from the site. other similar special interest magazines.
At the root of this project is a fully rede- Many of you will begin to receive special signed member database. In addition to copies of Azimuth with custom covers and
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AZIMUTH 5 Photo by K. Morgan
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WITHOUT DEALER SUPPORT WE COULDN’T KEEP HOSTING OUR GREAT EVENTS. LET THEM KNOW YOU APPRECIATE THEM!
The next time you are in one of these dealerships, extend a thank you to Harvey HUMMER, Grand Rapids, MI them for their participation in making HUMMER of Columbus, OH our club great! HUMMER of Naperville, IL Hummer of Sacramento, CA Our thanks go to the following Hurricane HUMMER, Hurricane, WV Independence HUMMER, NC dealerships for their support: Jim Jard HUMMER, TX Lockhart HUMMER, Indianapolis, IN Bergstrom HUMMER, Madison, WI Lynch HUMMER, O’Fallon, MO Bergstrom HUMMER, Milwaukee, WI Rizza HUMMER, IL - Tinley Park Bergstrom HUMMER, Neenah,WI Ron Carter HUMMER,TX Bert Ogden HUMMER, Mission, TX Schepel HUMMER, IN - Merrillville Capitol HUMMER, Greenbelt, MD Scott HUMMER, Emmaus, PA Central HUMMER, Cleveland, OH Tyler HUMMER, MI Classic HUMMER, TX Jerry Seiner HUMMER, South Jordan, UT Dobles HUMMER, Manchester, NH Moore HUMMER, Vienna, VA Galles Davis HUMMER, Albuquerque NM Weil HUMMER, IL - Libertyville Gerry Lane HUMMER, Baton Rouge, LA Woodfield HUMMER, IL - Schaumburg
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It was early springtime 2005 in the Moun- dinator, then THCI Director and eventually to everywhere... It looked like a hermit crab that tains of Tennessee, just a few years ago writing this article… I met several people at lived through SEVERAL wars... and I was behind when I attended my first HUMMER CLUB my first THCI event in Tennessee… I still have it... In the Mountains... with a new... less than Event. I was enthusiastic, yet apprehensive all frequent contact with many of them today. a year old truck... Evil stares coming from the the same when I arrived... I attended a few The current THCI president, Marshall Hen- passenger seat... Have you ever found yourself local “HUMMER Happenings” at and away derson, was changing his tires in the hotel in this position? (I know Jeff, yours cost a little from my dealership, and felt slightly disap- parking lot when I arrived that evening… (and more! Maybe you’ll follow the Tonka-Toy this pointed with them. The HUMMER HAPPEN- in 2006… and in 2007…) All but two of year?) Earlier in the day, I had forgotten to ING invitations from my dealership showed the current THCI directors, I met that year, release the parking brake... I KNEW my truck the feel of a “Family Reunion” type event, at the very same event… Now we all sit to- didn’t just develop stage fright! Talk about feel- but then failed to make me feel as if I were gether, planning the NEW direction of The ing stupid... In order to make myself look even part of the “Family”... It was a nice gesture, HUMMER Club Inc. My first THCI event less coordinated, my next trick was to force but I wanted a little more than just an aver- “enhanced” my already admitted “HUMMER an early lunch-break. Commenced by the age get-together… After all Larry, I did buy a Sickness”. Many of my good friendships and chorus... ”Tie-Rod!” we began our wait. Have HUMMER… not a Cadillac… they are SLIGHT- relationships began with just a handshake and you ever noticed, there always seems to be LY different. Stereotyping cannot be escaped small-talk amongst strangers at your standard a “diagnostic chorus” that follows the distinct & appearances CAN be deceiving… I started HUMMER Club event. Don’t just read about metallic “CLANK!”? The mechanic from HUM- “BEING” a HUMMER OWNER and living the it... Be a part of it! MER of Knoxville appeared as an angel (with true HUMMER “LIFESTYLE” after I joined The a beard), slip-sliding down a muddy, deep HUMMER Club Inc. Where the true HUM- I had been wheeling in pretty much anything rutted slope... (Better known as the beginning MER passion is always present. and everything all over the State of Michi- of trail #23)... With a brand new tie-rod as- gan for most of my adult life... The fairly new sembly and a couple of wrenches in hand... Little did I know, by driving to Tennessee to winch and a couple of “boulder Jacks” in my he sat down in the tarp-covered mud hole/ attend a HUMMER CLUB Inc. event, I was be- less than a one-year old H2SUT made me river under my truck & fixed it!!... RIGHT THERE, ginning a chain of events that would change feel very confident... I wanted to see what on the hill... my truck leaning on it’s side... UN- the direction of my life… leading me kind of challenge Tennessee had to offer. My DER WARRANTY!!.. In a little under three hours to become an event coor- truck was almost unstoppable in Michigan, it from the time of ceased forward momentum, seemed only natural to sign up for the extreme we were under way again!! Wow!... It was at group... I came to go Wheelin’... Bring it!... Har- that moment, I realized HUMMER ownership old, (god rest his soul) asked only one question was something VERY special indeed... I was an at registration, after I affirmed that I had not instant lifetime customer!! Thanks much Bill, I’ll checked the “Extreme group” box by mistake... never forget that day... as I’ve heard you say (while trying to hold back his laughter through previously about the vision of my truck as you a half-smile/half-disbelief expression) “You’ve were approaching!!! Many more “memorable” got a winch on that thing don’t you son?” I experiences weren’t far off... After the Tie-rod wish that I could re-capture the feeling of ut- was fixed & my truck was winched free of most despair, as I pulled into my trail group the muddy ruts... off of its side & back on all the next day and remembered his words...” 4 tires (8 months old...) My temporary sense you may have a little body damage, is that of security, being “out of danger”, was short- ok?” Bring it... ”Bring it?”... Gulp... I started to lived. Click... Click... was now the only sound re-consider my decision. I pulled up next to coming from the winch... This sound was only a faded old blue H1... For an H1, a pretty barely audible though, amongst the many un- square-shaped, flat-paneled vehicle, there was repeatable, MUCH LOUDER sounds coming really NO visible, flat or undamaged body from my now ex-wife!... Funny, all I seem to re- panels anywhere on the vehicle... more of an member now is... Click... Click... Anyway, Here abstract rhombus on wheels with extremely we are... Years later, & I’m writing an article scratched paint. This truck had so many spare about the new direction that THCI is headed parts, tools & accessories attached/hanging in the very near future. Photo courtesy of the Midwest8 AZIMUTH Hummer Group tions of HUMMER accessories to attach and display... Bob Devore couldn’t have explained any better than he did last week... as we were walking into our meeting at HUMMER headquarters in Detroit... nodding towards the vast-array of HUMMER product displays strewn about... ”Looks like one of our living- rooms” Bob said. “Yea, no kidding” was my reply. Grins appeared around the room. (not just Bob & I)... We felt right at home... at last.
6:30AM – I departed from Home... 2 1/2 hours for a 1 1/4 hour drive... Snow and Black Ice... about two dozen cars in the ditch in the morning... Plenty of time, turned into not enough. You can all thank Bob for tolerating Photo by Cris Burkhalter me during the 2 1/2 hour traffic jam... For a man able to hold his composure as well as Bob, I saw only a few minutes of leg tapping, brow furrowing... followed by but only a few I hope that all of you have a chance to grow The point that I tried to make, the tone and sighs the whole trip... Only a brief smile when from similar experiences that stem from your end communication got lost amongst the ed- I mentioned what I had noticed... We arrived involvement with THCI... If you want to feel iting. Here goes again... to the point... I hope at security: 9:48 AM for our 9:00AM (arrive the energy & camaraderie that comes along my message gets through this time, as we are at 8:45 meeting).. “Don’t worry Bob, there’s with a THCI membership, you must attend a definitely a NEW THCI... We ALL love our a reason for everything... Even though we’re THCI event. It matters not, if your passion trucks... H1, H2 or H3... We ALL have a true late, Maybe we’ll be discussing something is for off-roading, or driving your HUMMER passion for the HUMMER. We ALL have too on the way up & pass by someone impor- around town... if You prefer the look of your much clothing displaying the word HUMMER... tant & they’ll overhear us!” I ended with, truck covered by several coats of wax & pol- Why does it have to be any more than that? ”The key is in the belief... While you’re ish, or layers of mud... It doesn’t matter if your It doesn’t... We are all HUMMER owners... it dreaming, dream BIG.” We were fortunately truck comes with oversized wheels & chrome IS that simple. Can you think of any other only a few minutes behind Bret Blanchard accessories, or dents, scratches & several group of vehicle enthusiasts who can recog- (EMI) & Tony Truelove (GM licensing & Ac- species of leafy branches decorating your nize each other from a half-mile away? Not cessories Manager)... They were waiting for vehicle...H1, H2 OR H3...We are all owners just the truck itself, but who’s driving it!!... Due us in the lobby. Walking up the stairs/el- of a truly unique species... Welcome to the to each of our own personal tastes, we all extended family. seem to accumulate slightly different collec-
I tried to make this point in an article at least once before. Due to differing “Opinions”, the overall content of the article was changed.
Photo by K. Morgan
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evator through the hallway, having some pre- to let GM suggest Several of the things that “Ideally, We’d like to give a HUMMER CLUB liminary conversation along the way... Bret were on our own THCI to-do list... Had I ac- Membership to ALL new HUMMER OWN- Blanchard was stopped from behind as we tually accomplished what very few people ERS”!!!! It is only talking to the wind, if your passed by... He caught up shortly to say “He thought possible?... When I first proposed voice is NOT heard... just stopped to talk with Michelle Mack... this idea, I never imagined that a single voice (NO BS)... Wow, chalk another one up for coming from across the table, would confirm We have many GM/THCI meetings ahead of coincidence!! Now almost an hour late to & strengthen what I had believed in, for all us, but rest assured... The ball is rolling. THCI a two hour meeting, Bob made his afore- of my life... If you truly believe in yourself,... membership numbers stand to increase sub- mentioned comment, & away we go... Home You will succeed... regardless of how many stantially, the well organized HUMMER CLUB again... but, in a strange location. “un-passable” obstacles are encountered events will increase in number & frequency... along the way. Believing that you CAN is Come one, come all... on OR off-road...H1,2,or The meeting ended late, & on a positive half of the battle... Not giving up is the rest. 3...Start living the HUMMER “Lifestyle”... Join note... GM invited us out to lunch... The ride The words That Peter Smith (GM Market- the new direction of The HUMMER CLUB home after lunch,(2:30PM?) was a complete ing) spoke, still reverberate in my memory... INC... THCI Director - Rick Grucz H mirror image from the morning... In the morn- ing, I was non-stop talking, enthusiastic, Bob was silent, with few comments. Somehow, (believe it or not) as I sat and listened to Bobs comments & enthusiasm on the way home... I myself, was nearly silent. Earlier, Bob had an uncanny way of delaying my enthusiasm, interrupting at just the right time,
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Story and photos by James E. Brown
12 AZIMUTH ust as I am being called out for Hummer paperwork that is generated. We ate a quick ance of the local resident helping with road JHope for the 5th time in as many weeks lunch at the shelter and four teams set out for and home locations this would have taken I am sick on the couch with the stomach flu. the afternoon. days to accomplish and some homes would Even with wind chills of -20 F and white-out have been missed. At the end of the day we snow conditions I would rather be in my sons The Tippecanoe River runs through Pulaski gathered back at the shelter to debrief and H1 or my H2 helping the Red Cross. County on a diagonal with Winamac about go over paper work with new teams coming in the middle. The two non Hummer teams in the next day. It started for my wife Maryln and I helping went North from Winamac one on each side other Marshall County volunteers set up and of the river and the two H1 HOPE teams The third event was January 22nd when my- man a shelter at a local church in Plymouth headed South in the same fashion. Besides self along with two other Marshall County Indiana because of the flooding of various the driver and HOPE member each team had Red Cross volunteers spent the day driving rivers including the Yellow River. The power one Damage Assessment Volunteer and one around Fulton County following up on Dam- was shut off for over 50 homes in the Plym- local resident that knew the local roads and age Assessment and handing out cleanup kits outh area and water in the homes was 2 feet each H1 had GPS and various radio com- and information on flood damaged homes into the 1st floor. The Marshall County Red munications. The 3 person teams zig zagged from the Red Cross. We filled the H1 up with Cross covers both Marshall and Fulton Coun- down numerous back roads, some with no cleanup kits and went to each residence ties. This shelter was set up for 5 days, from names, that had as many as 15 houses, to along the flooded Tippecanoe River and of- January 9th – 13th. assess damages. My H1 was pushing wa- fered what we could. We were again met ter with my headlights in many locations and with smiles and handshakes as we made our The second time was January 14th, HOPE some was just too deep to get through. Some way through the flooded ruins. Home owners was called to help with damage assessment home owners were in boats going back and seem to appreciate any help they could get. in Pulaski County. A shelter was once again forth to their homes trying to salvage what set up in a local church in Winamac Indiana. they could and other homes looked too bad The fourth time was last Friday February 8th We started with 2 H1s with more coming to save. Each home owner that we came into when I received a call from the Marshall from AM General the next day. The morning contact with thanked us and the Red Cross for County Emergency Management Director that consisted of training or retraining of volun- coming out and welcomed any information or needed help getting to some houses with the teers in proper Damage Assessment and the assistance they could get. Without the guid- new flooding in Marshall County. I met the Director at the fire department in Tippecanoe and we set off together to checkout some residences. The roads were washed away with a strong current from the Tippecanoe River still coming across. I drove the Director right up to the front door of the house where he exited the H1 and went and spoke with the home owners. Even with very high wa- ter these residents chose to stay inside and ride out the flooding. This seems to happen in many cases. We checked out the other resi- dence and called it a day. The Hummers did the job they were built to do. H
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Third, if you have the chance, try to build a team in your endeavor, rather than a pure bureaucracy. There is a huge difference be- tween a bureaucracy and a team. A bureau- cracy sometimes sees only obstacles in the way of getting anything done; a team sees successes and plans a route to get there. BlueRibbon Coalition sets the example of how to really do this right, because they are both a bureaucracy and a team.
BlueRibbon leaders combine the team concept with the necessities of bureaucracy – rules, procedures, policies, etc. Not all government agencies follow this idea of being a team while also having to be a bureaucracy. Photo courtesy of the Midwest Hummer Group Pure bureaucracies are always planning for something, but usually very slow to ac- complish anything. Teams are about action – getting something done. This is a distinc- tion we sometimes lose track of. We need more teams and less bureaucracy in our recreational sports – even if those teams look like Boards of Directors or Officers or whatever. And if we’re going to be a bureaucracy, let’s be a good one like the BlueRibbon Coalition. By Del Albright, BlueRibbon Ambassador going to form a committee and study the is- sue for a few years. And if you’re a part of In my travels around the county, I see that the People are getting tired of slow moving bu- one, perhaps you can find some help here for art and science of team-building is neglected reaucracies in government. Tolerance for getting out from under the bumble and back in volunteer organizations for the most part. waiting in line, on-hold phone numbers, being to business! We build our bureaucracies and work on our told, “I’ll get back to you,” press one for Eng- clubs, but I don’t see many teams being built. lish, and other such bureaucratic behavior is at First, we need to accept the fact that we need On the other hand, a change is in the wind. It an all time low in my experience. This applies large organizations on our side in motorized is called Friends type groups. as well to our recreational clubs and organi- recreation. Folks like the BlueRibbon Coali- zations. We want change. We want action. tion have the clout and credibility to be our There is no stronger force to reckon with than And we want it now! voice (and legal team) at the national level. local interests committed to an area -- you. Yes, big groups are like bureaucracies. They Big organizations rely on local recreationists Nowhere is this more prevalent than in start- have policies and procedures. There are By to be the catalyst to change, and then the big ing a new club or organization. I hear often Laws and Articles of Incorporation. Rules of orgs can support the locals. “Friends” groups the questions of whether to just be a virtual the road exist, shall we say. Ok, so be it. But are one way to do this. club, or to incorporate, or to be non-profit, we need them, and BlueRibbon serves us quite or to just be left alone. And why are all these well as a “bureaucracy.” Naturally, a club is a great start. If you new “Friends” type groups popping up around don’t have one in your area, start one. There the country? Where does one start? Secondly, the world is run by those who show is lots of help to do that (references below). up. I’m talking about being part of the solution; But even stronger is to build a coalition of I hope in this short article to give you some not just someone who articulates the problem. clubs, groups and individuals dedicated to high lights of what I’m learning from Boards, It’s critical that we all become educated on one area, one Forest, one trail. Set aside clubs and bureaucracies around the USA. the subject of access. Get in the game. Take the bylaws and bureaucracies, build a team, I hope also to help you avoid becoming a a job in a leadership role. Be a change agent. and form a Friends type group bonded in bumbling bureaucracy that we all dread – the Or at least help someone or some group step unity to save a recreation or riding area. It never-get-anything-done kind -- unless we’re up and be that change agent in your behalf. works miracles. 14 AZIMUTH Friends groups are many times multiple-use means you can’t distribute your money as as- www.nohvcc.org (National OHV Conserva- (several different recreational types like four- sets to your corporation. It’s a long story that tion Council). Ask for the Club Starter Kit. wheelers, quad folks, and dirt bikers all work- you can read more on below. But if you’re www.muirnet.net (John Stewart, CA4WDC ing together). Friends groups quickly build just going to incorporate and not do any tax Consultant). Look for Your Club as a Business strength by sharing responsibility and allow- stuff or non-profit stuff, this has no meaning to links. ing all interested parties to come to the table. your group. www.
Photo by K. Morgan AZIMUTH 15 CLUB EVENTS
2008 DATES | Event | Mechanical Support | Location
March 13 - 16 | Gilmer, Texas | AM General | Gilmer, TX Coordinator: Sam Wallis Event Info: www.yourhummeradventure.com
April 17 - 19 | Anza Borrego Southern California | Local | Southern CA Coordinator: Ron Bomhoff
April | Silver Lake | Local | Mears, MI Coordinator: Scott Pouls Dealer: Harvey HUMMER
May 15 - 17 | Kinzlow’s - Tennesee Strawberry Festival | Local | Daynton, TN Coordinator: David LaMarca
May 16 - 18 | Sedona, Arizona | Local | Sedona, AZ Coordinator: Ron Bomhoff
June | Rausch Creek | PAAM General | Rausch Creek, PA Coordinator: Jason Opplinger
July | Country Roads | Local | Beckley, WV Coordinator: Dan Eakins
August 1 - 2 | Drummond Island | Local | MI Coordinator: Rick Gruzc Dealer: HUMMER of Novi
September or October | Badlands | AM General | Attica, IN Coordinator: Roberto Rios
Sept 19-20 | Pre-Moab trails | AM General | Moab, UT Sept 21 | Moab Registration
MOAB Sept 22-25 | Moab Trails | AM General | Moab, UT Coordinator: Ron Bomhoff
October | Windrock | AM General | Oackridge, TN Coordinator: Kenny Keiger
November | Homestead | Local | Hotsprings, VA
Tentative | Gray Rock | Local | Mount Olive, AL Coordinator: David LaMarca
Mechanical Support is provided at all major Club events
At major HUMMER Club events, AM General sends technicians and a supply trailer with a complete tool and parts inventory to ensure that each and every HUMMER is able to fully participate in the driving activities and drive home. In almost every situation where a mechanical failure occurs, the HUMMER is fixed before trail time the next day. Factory and dealer technicians normally work each evening to assure that every participant is able to get on the trail the next day. Factory support at Club events means that no matter what the mechanical failure is, it will be fixed on site and sometimes on the trail.
This is factory support without equal in the industry and only available at HUMMER Club events! | ©2008 The HUMMER Club, Inc.
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The Texas event is a great event to come to Well, let us answer that for you... FOOD and if you have never been wheelin before. We a COLD BEVERAGE! Texas is well known for have a great group of spotters that make it their great Mexican food as many of us al- their goal to not damage your vehicle. Being ready know. Combine that with great food apart of the Texas Driving Academy located and a cold beverage ensures a WILD and in Fort Worth, Texas, we work hard to main- CRAZY weekend. tain good quality trail guides and spotters that will always try to keep the member’s in- So come join us for some Texas-style whee- terest of having fun and the damages to your lin, awesome people, and belt-busting fun at MARCH 13 - 16, 2008 vehicle low at heart. Barnwell Mountain in Gilmer, Texas. H
We want to invite everyone to join us The other great thing about the Texas event is Contact Sam Wallis for more information: once again for the 4th annual National we always attract a great group of people. [email protected] Hummer Club Inc. event in Texas. We will The people are down to earth, laid back, 817 994 7056 be exploring the vast terrain of Barnwell and looking to have a good time. In addition Mountain in Gilmer, Texas. It encapsulates to some great wheelin, what more could you 1800 acres of pure off road Heaven. ask for?
May 2 & 3 For more information contact Lana Garceau By Stephanie Oplinger 702-252-8131 From its 1/4 mile long glacial deposit, to it’s Jason Oplinger, Len Witt, & Scott Freeman hair raising hill climbs, Rausch Creek is sure to are at it again, planning another knock your get your adrenaline pumping! If bending tie- socks off, off-roading weekend! Known for rods and snapping half shafts isn’t your thing, Join Towbin HUMMER in Hungry Valley their previous events at Paragon off-road Rausch Creek also offers a wide variety of park, Rausch Creek 2008 should be nothing beginner and intermediate trails to accom- California for two days of HUMMER Fun! short of spectacular. modate all driver experience levels. [This event is not a Club event] Located just outside the small town of Pine Rausch Creek 2008 will be a 2-day event. Grove Pennsylvania. Rausch Creek con- Registration will be on Thursday June 26th sists of over 1700 acres of shaded trails between 7 and 9pm, in the lobby of the with crisscrossing creeks, and challenging brand new Hampton Inn in Pine Grove, which rock gardens. is also pet friendly! The following 2 days, Friday the 27th and Saturday the 28th, will Opened to the public in 2003, Rausch be filled with mud slinging, rock crawling fun, creek off-road park has grown in leaps and and will end with a banquet on Saturday bounds over the past few years cutting new night. You can find registration information trails, installing new facilities, & creating on the Hummer Club website. H their very own, man made, concrete rock crawling competition course, which will be open to all Hummer owners to hone their rock crawling skills. AZIMUTH 17 18 AZIMUTH AZIMUTH 19 20 AZIMUTH baja 1000 Ensenada, Mexico
Team HUMMER came away victorious at Team HUMMER unveiled two new trucks at the BAJA 1000, winning the Stock Full and this year’s Baja 1000 – the #863 H3 Al- Stock Mini class events at Ensenada’s 40th pha SUV and the #866 H2 SUT, both built at anniversary event held November 13-15, the GM Proving Ground in Mesa, AZ. Matt 2007. The race consisted of a 1300-mile Laramie led his team with the H3 Alpha – Legendary off-road racer Rod Hall run down the California peninsula. It began powered by a 300HP Vortec 5.3 liter V-8 founded team HUMMER in 1993. in Ensenada and finished at the southern-most coupled to a Hydra-Matic 4L60E four-speed Since then, Rod and his sons Josh tip of Baja, in Cabo San Lucas. For only the automatic transmission. Doug Moore’s team second time in the races’ history 300 miles tackled the H2 SUT – giving it a 339HP and Chad have compiled thir- were added to the usual course, moving the Vortec 6.2 liter engine, coupled to a Hydra- teen class wins at the Baja 1000; finish line from its traditional post of La Paz. Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic transmis- countless podium finishes in the sion. Chad Hall will take the drivers seat The #760 H3 SUV grabbed the checkered of the H3 in 2008, while Josh Hall will strap Best in the Desert (bitD) Racing As- flag for the win after forty hours, four minutes into the H2 SUT for the ’08 season. sociation series; and five bitD class and thirty seconds of extreme Baja racing, 12 minutes ahead of the second place fin- The #863 H3 Alpha amassed a time of championships. Team HUMMER isher. Coming into the race, the #760H3 thirty-six hours, twenty-seven minutes and competes with the H3, H2 SUT and needed only to finish ahead of the #779 twenty-five seconds across the terrain and H3 Alpha in the stock class, which Honda to repeat as points champion. The also finished first in its class – the Stock team was rewarded with the second con- Full. The new #866 H2 SUT failed to fin- features production-based vehicles secutive SCORE Desert Series Mini-Stock ish the race in its debut, suffering a broken with stock frames, stock suspension Championship and their 19th Baja 1000 front axle mounting bolt. With the oil filter victory for team owner Rod Hall. damaged and the differential loose, Doug designs and production-based en- gines. For more information about Team HUMMER: visit www.rodhallracing.com.
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AZIMUTH 21 TEAM HUMMER H1 WINS Best In The Desert POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP TO FINISH 2007 SEASON Henderson, NV
Moore’s team worked for three hours to get Team HUMMER’s #8111 H1 Alpha Pickup The #8111 H1 Alpha was the only Class the truck back on course, but driver Josh Hall finished fourth at Henderson Terible’s 400, 8100 Stock Production truck to have com- knew the problem would arise again, so the the final race of the Best in the Desert Rac- pleted every mile of every race on the #866 H2 SUT was put in a trailer and the ing (bitD) 2007 Silver State Series and 2007 Best in the Desert Racing schedule. team moved on to support the #760 H3 the final event for the #8111 HI Alpha. Finishing the race earned Team HUMMER’s and #863 H3 Alpha. 2008 will usher in the new Class 8100 Chad Hall the 2007 Best in the Desert Rac- H2 SUT to replace the #8111 H1 Alpha ing Association’s Silver State Series Class Rod Hall started his 40th consecutive Baja pickup. Chad Hall and the #8111 H1 8100 points championship. H 1000. A veteran of off-road racing, Hall needed only to finish the race to secure the is the only driver to have started every Baja championship and did so in just over nine 1000. He won the event in 1969, at the time hours. The course consisted of multiple laps becoming the only driver to have claimed around an 82-mile course laid out across victory in a four-wheel drive vehicle. H the El Dorado Valley, between Henderson and Boulder City, NV.
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24 AZIMUTH Last year, we had our first event report of the a few more to go to drive up to Gray- Grayling Snow Run. The reason that event wheelin’ with us, ling, MI, to spend a was so special is because it is not really but even if they couple of days driv- a THCI event. As with last year, we had don’t they’re wel- ing over the snow people attending from all of the surrounding come to join in and covered trails and states- Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, socialize if noth- hills. As a first time even Ontario Canada...Again, 3 of seven ing more. In turn, attendee to an event THCI directors were in attendance. some of us “Wheel- such as this, I didn’t ers” should show up to know what to expect. The I want to use this diversity of people from a show & shine event or group was very welcoming, different states/HUMMER organizations as two, to show good faith. I and did an excellent job prepar- an example. This event has been held for will state again, It doesn’t matter... ing me for what to expect. And I was going on ten years now. This event has NO We are all HUMMER owners, with a true not disappointed! extreme challenges, yet the people I see passion. The time for turned-up noses & at- consistantly on extreme trails at other events titudes is over. With a wide assortment of vehicles, rang- are in Grayling anyways. A lot of people ing from soft-top H1’s, to H2’s with 40’ come to play in the snow due to the great I’ve reached out to a “Newbie” off roader tires and raised suspensions, to standard sense of comeraderie. No matter what for a little input regarding his feelings & equipped H3’s, we hit the trails. And un- your Off-Road experience, everyone seems experiences...Hopefully in the future, we’ll less you count the numerous snowmobiles to band together as one entity every year. start to get a larger number of voices, from in our blind spots, no challenge was too This ties right in to the new direction that the outside the Club leadership, that add to the big for these off-road juggernauts to over- club is heading...We even had a Jeep on content of Azimuth. Oh no, there’s now an- come! I was amazed to see just how pow- the night run...Of course, HE had to go up other Rick to deal with on the CB...We now erful, yet graceful, these vehicles were in the hill to take pictures...just couldn’t bear have Rick V. (waving, standing in White their element. I left the event with enough that sight in Azimuth...Not yet anyways... pick-up, last years article), myself, Rick G, excitement to last until the next time I’m who didn’t even attempt to take a truck off able to take my H3 off the road! Azimuth will be changing with the new road this year, and in turn...someone elses THCI direction...Geared to be more of a truck was the scapegoat this year!!! (Tired Much thanks again to the guys and gals from “Lifestyles” publication, as opposed to “Just of being cold & working on trucks Rick & the Hummer club, along with all of the other Off-Road”. Reporting of Fine Dining, Travel John?) & another Rick G...sales at HUM- Hummer owners for extending an invitation locations and the like. Not all HUMMER MER of Novi...We decided that Novi-Rick my way. I hope that I can continue to spread owners have the desire to take their expen- was his new CB handle.... enthusiasm for the Hummer brand to all of sive truck off-road. We are moving forward the customers and every-day people that I to include the entire scope of HUMMER Since starting at Hummer of Novi as a Sales come into contact with, and show them what owners. We want to invite everyone to join Consultant in May of 2007, I’ve been in- a blast it is to be a Hummer owner! H the HUMMER Club Inc. regardless of their trigued by the off-road capabilities of the mindset. Even though GM warranties dam- Hummer line, and in particular, the H3. age sustained off-road, not every owner is Viewed by many as a “cruising” vehicle, I aware of that. That knowledge may entice jumped at the opportunity to meet up with a large group of Hummer owners to see what the vehicle was truly ca- pable of. I was invited
AZIMUTH 25 By Marshall Henderson
Photo by Alec Cumming Photo by Alec Cumming
26 AZIMUTH This past November, the HUMMER Club tried a new type of event. We visited the Homestead Resort in the plush mountains of northern Virginia. This luxury resort traces it s roots back to colonial times and many presidents have been known to vacation Photo by Alec Cumming there, enjoying the natural spring spas and quiet solitude. down from New York having a blast off of event spurred several club members to jump The format for this event was changed to the roads. As they say, if you do not get in and contribute to making this event hap- encourage participants to take part in the stuck, you are not trying hard enough. pen -- As Harold would have wanted. many activities offered at the Homestead. I took my son Henry skeet shooting the This new format event was patterned after We named this inaugural event the Harold first afternoon. On the second day, Cindy several HUMMER Happenings which have Hawes Homestead Memorial to recog- and Henry went horseback riding while I been held at the Homestead over the years. nize the contributions that Harold made went fly fishing. Others enjoyed massages, Capital HUMMER from Greenbelt, MD has to the club and to honor his wish to have falconry, golf, hiking, swimming, spas and frequented the Homestead and they pro- a Club event at this venue. From the re- more. There were movies available each vided the mechanical support for this event. actions received from attendees, we will night and afternoon tea each day. The were also the registration food sponsor likely hold this event again next year, al- and brought enough tee shirts, hats and give- lowing those of you who missed out on The trails at this event ranged from easy aways to make sure everyone went home the luxury to join us next fall. H to moderate. One of the new trails cut with a gift. Many thanks to Daniel Jobe and in the southern part of the property was a the whole crew from Capital HUMMER. little tight, but nothing to scratch paint or do damage. We did find a nice long mud At several of the HUMMER Happenings run, some interesting hill climbs and tight at the Homestead, our friend and former maneuvering through the trees. We had a director Harold Hawes was brought in as stream crossing and one option on the sec- a trail leader. The HUMMER driving acad- ond day was to venture down the fall line emy also used the Homestead as the site over a long series of rocks. of its 2007 reunion outing. Tim Bonadies worked with Harold and put on a spec- There was some banging an bumping, but all tacular event last April. It was through this trucks H1’s, H2’s and H3’s made it through. experience that Harold wanted to hold a Glen did not really need those fender HUMMER Club event at this site. Harold’s flares anyhow. We only had to strap out untimely death three months before the a couple of trucks during the event, most of the time it was Matthew Luce, who was Photo by Cindy Henderson
Photo by Alec Cumming Photo by Alec Cumming
AZIMUTH 27 28 AZIMUTH By Jesse Spindler on the front portion of the farm. H1’s, H2’s Photos by Chris Craig and H3’s swarmed the farm at 10:30am to start the day, The Hawes family spent On October 4, 2007, a tragedy struck many days in preparation for this event HUMMER enthusiast and restaurateur, Mr. including pumping water from the 2 lakes Nick Smith of Charlotte, NC. Two of his on the property in order to muddy up the friends and managers of one of his res- “HUMMER Pits”. taurants were shot by an disgruntled for- mer employee who was let go the week The registration tables included a dona- prior, one of the most senseless killings for tion box for guests to help the families with the year in Charlotte. Left behind were whatever they chose to give. There was no the completely stunned families including registration fee or minimum donation to at- before as she became the one to watch. Af- young children. Nick was beside himself, tend. The weather was perfect and the farm ter the hill climb, the stair step, rock garden, with two small children at home himself, he slowly filled up that morning with guests the “HUMMER Hole” and much more, guests faced, “The hardest thing I’ve ever had to coming from as far away as Washington regrouped for an incredible Southwest style deal with”. An active local sports supporter, D.C. The final count was over 120 people lunch catered by one of Nick Smith’s restau- Nick launched a fund raiser using his many and 40 HUMMERS. As you entered the rants, Moe’s Southwest Grill. contacts, including the Charlotte Bobcats farm you were greeted by our friend Joe basketball team at a home game with pro- Taylor with the local radio station’s promo- At the end of the day everybody was able ceeds to help the families. tional H2 playing music all day. Joe’s equip- to enjoy this “Hummer Paradise,” including ment was the perfect PA system for the many visitors attending who got an opportu- In the same month, tragedy struck again. driver’s meeting and welcoming speeches. nity to ride in a HUMMER. As the sun started This time, active HUMMER Club member, Joe is a regular at the farm. to set and everyone left, the farm returned Bill Hawes was watching the evening news to its usual tranquility. A final tally of almost only to see one of his service trucks from $5,000.00 was raised for the families. I the camera of the stations traffic helicop- think everyone had a very special tingle in ter. The truck was involved in a horrific their heart from realizing how special HUM- head on collision. Both vehicles were trav- MER ownership can be and how HUMMER eling at highway speeds when a pickup owners can really make a difference. H truck veered over into the opposite into Mr. Hawes’ service truck. Bill rushed to the scene only to learn that there were no survi- vors. A longtime friend and employee had perished; again leaving behind a wife and two young children.
As the holidays were approaching a very After the welcome announcements and special project was developed for these driver’s meeting, the crowd was divided very special families. On December 9, into two groups. Radio communication was 2007, HUMMER owners from all over the provided so newcomers could be walked region were invited to the Hawes Hummer through any obstacle for which they were farm for a charity event that would benefit not prepared. Bill Hawes all of the families affected by these trag- wife and frequent rider, edies. And what a day it was! Jo, even grabbed her H2 from the main The Hawes’ farm is a HUMMER owners house and joined playground with several HOPE training ob- in on the fun. It stacles remaining from prior trail certifica- was clear that tion classes and a new rock crawl installed she has done this AZIMUTH 29 TECH TIP BY DAVE BREGGIN differential - fluid check and change Differential – Fluid Check and Change
Description Fluid Level should be checked (“A” Service) Differential should be checked for leaks (“A” Service) Fluid should be added as needed to maintain correct level Fluid should be replaced as needed Fluid should be replaced at 12,000 miles.
Related Tasks Check Brakes. Check Halfshaft Bolts.
Tools and Supplies Oil Drain Pan Torque Wrench Medium Socket Extension
Special Tools 3/8” Hex Key Socket Gear oil dispenser or pump
Fluids Required Type Specification Quantity Differential Oil 80W-90 2 qt.
Fasteners
Fastener Wrench Size Loctite Torque Notes / Special Tools Fill and Drain Plug 3/8” Hex Key PST 13 - 18 lb ft Pipe thread – do not over- tighten. Cover Bolts !” - 16 lb ft Differential Mounting Bolts 15/16” Blue 110 - 140 lb ft Output Flange Nut 1-1/8” Blue 166 - 196 lb ft Use Blue RTV on inner Seal U-joint to Pinion Yoke 5/16” - 13 - 18 lb ft "” fine thread 3/8” - 27 lb ft 5/16” fine thread
Notes / Special Instructions • Drain Plug has a magnet. • Driveline Protection does not need to be removed for these procedures. • Replacing the Differential Fluid is not on the AMG service schedule after the first 12,000 miles but should probably be done every 12,000 miles (with the “C” Service).
30 AZIMUTH Differential – Page 1 of 2 Procedure
Check Fluid Level 1. Remove Fill Plug. • Fill plug is located on the front of the Front Differential, and on the rear of the Rear Differential. We carry a wide variety of • Clean the area around the fill plug before removing. popular accessories as well as • Make sure the Hex Key is fully inserted into the fill plug. unique and hard-to-find items. Clean the hole with a pick if necessary. 2. Check Fluid Level. • Fluid should be at or just below the bottom of the Fill Plug hole. • Fluid should not be black or gritty. • If fluid is low, check for leaks. • If fluid is high, check for water or ATF contamination. 3. Clean and install Fill Plug. • Clean thread area. • Apply Loctite PST. THE WORKS! Everything you need for • Do not over-tighten. off-road winching and recovery operations. Check for Leaks The Differential has 5 seals, as described in the first 3 steps below. 1. Input shaft seal. • Drips or wetness on the Differential housing near the drive shaft. 2. Output shaft inner seal (2). • Wetness on either side of the brake rotor and/or the half-shaft flange. 3. Output shaft outer seal (2). • IBIS TEK TIRE & CAN CARRIER Drips or wetness on the Differential housing near the brake rotor. Developed for the U.S. Military, now 4. Check the Drain Plug for signs of leaking. available for civilians. 5. Check the Fill Plug for signs of leaking. 6. Check the cover for signs of leaking. Replace Fluid 1. Check Fluid Level (leave fill plug out). 2. Remove Drain Plug. • Drain plug is located in the bottom of the Differential. • Clean the area around the drain plug before removing. LIGHT BARS Light up the trail and dress • Position the drain pan below the drain plug. up your HUMMER. • Make sure the hex key is fully inserted into the drain plug. Clean with a pick if necessary. • Check the drain plug magnet for metal pieces or excessive sludge. 3. Allow fluid to drain and check for contamination. • Water contamination may indicate a seal leak or vent line failure. • ATF contamination may indicate the “Vampire” – refer to special section. HUMMER, H1, H2, H3 OR HMMWV, 4. Clean and install Drain Plug. • Clean Magnet. • Clean thread area. • Apply Loctite PST. • Do not over-tighten. 5. Fill Differential with gear oil. • Correct level is at bottom of fill hole. 6. Clean and install Fill Plug. • Refer to Check Fluid Level above.
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An Article By Matt Crawford • Trainer/Technical Advisor • AM General
The Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, for See your HUMMER dealer to locate the ser- the HUMMER H2\H3 is located on a metal vice parts identification label for any ques- plate affixed to the inside of the windshield tions that pertain to identifying the type of frame on the driver’s side of the truck. This paint technology, paint codes, trim level, and 17 digit code includes important information any special order paint colors on the vehicle. from General Motors about the vehicle. Con- The dealer should also be your source for du- tained within the code are the country where plicate keys and the anti-theft technology as- the vehicle is built and the world make identi- sociated with that system. H fier, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and brake system, chassis and series type, body type and engine options, model year, then finally the plant and sequential number of the build. Reference the 2008 VIN decoding chart for complete information on your 2008 General Motors vehicle.
2008 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK, 2008 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK, MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) AND INCOMPLETE VEHICLE VIN SYSTEM (MPV) AND INCOMPLETE VEHICLE VIN SYSTEM
TYPICAL VIN 5GAER23768J128802
POSITION NO. 1 2345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
1, 4, 5 = U.S. BUILT PRODUCTION CHECK DIGIT SEQUENCE/SERIAL 7 BODY TYPE 8 ENGINE TYPE 2 = CANADIAN BUILT BANNER ENG. FUEL 3 = MEXICO BUILT GVWR/BRAKE 0 – COMMERCIAL CHASSIS/VEHICLE CODE OPT. DISP. CYL. SYSTEM** SYSTEM BODY TYPE PLANT (CHEVROLET/BUICK/CADILLAC) A LH2 4.6L V8 SFI WORLD MAKE IDENTIFIER 1 – COMMERCIAL SPECIAL AND RV CUTAWAY B L33 5.3L V8 SFI C LY2 4.8L V8 SFI LINE CHASSIS/SERIES ENGINE TYPE 8=2008 MODEL YEAR (INCLUDES CHEVROLET EXPRESS COMMERCIAL, & RV CUTAWAY GMC SAVANA CARGO SPECIAL AND CAMPER SPECIAL) D L61 2.2L L4 MFI E LLR 3.7L L5 - 1-3 WORLD MAKE IDENTIFIER 4 GVWR/BRAKE SYSTEM 2 – SPORT UTILITY TRUCK F LNJ 3.4L V6 SFI (AVALANCHE, ESCALADE EXT, ESCALADE EXT PLATINUM, H2 SUT) G L18 8.1L V8 MFI CHEVROLET SATURN CODE GVWR RANGE BRAKE 3 – FOUR-DOOR CAB/UTILITY H LS2 6.0L V8 SFI 4NT* 5GZ (IN POUNDS) SYSTEM J LY5 5.3L V8 SFI 1GB* 2GB* 3GB* A 0 - 3000 HYD (INCLUDES TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, EQUINOX, TORRENT, YUKON, TAHOE, 1GC 2GC 3GC CADILLAC DENALI, ESCALADE, ESCALADE PLATINUM, H2 AND CREW CAB, H3, K LY6 6.0L V8 SFI B 3001 - 4000 HYD L LH8 5.3L V8 SFI 1GA** 1GN 3GN 1GE* 1GY 3GY 4001 - 5000 HYD C ACADIA, ENCLAVE, OUTLOOK, SAAB 9-7) M LH6 5.3L V8 SFI 2CN PONTIAC D* 5001 - 6000 HYD E** 6001 - 7000 HYD 3 – FOUR-DOOR ALL PURPOSE VEHICLE N LZ4 3.5L V6 SFI GMC 1G5* 1GM 2CK 3G7 (MONTANA SV6, UPLANDER, VUE, SRX, HHR) P LE5 2.4L L4 MFI 1GD* 2GD* 3GD* ISUZU F** 7001 - 8000 HYD G 8001 - 9000 HYD 4. – TWO-DOOR CAB R L31 5.7L V8 CPI 1GT 2GT 3GT 1GG* 4NU H 9001 - 10000 HYD S LL8 4.2L L6 MFI (COLORADO, CANYON, SIERRA, SILVERADO) 1GJ** 1GK 3GK HUMMER J 10001 - 14000 HYD U LQ4 6.0L V8 MFI BUICK 5GN 5GR 5GT K 14001 - 16000 HYD 5 – VAN W LGD 3.9L V6 SFI 3G5 4GL* 5GA L 16001 - 19500 HYD (EXPRESS, SAVANA, HHR PANEL TRUCK) X LNF 2.0L L4 DSL 19501 - 26000 AIR/HYD SAAB * Incomplete Vehicle M X LU3 4.3L V6 MFI * BUICK & CHEVROLET 6 – SUBURBAN, YUKON XL, DENALI XL, ASCENDER, ESCALADE ESV, ** Van w/seating exceeding Y L76 6.0L V8 SFI 5S3 COMMERCIAL BODY/CHASSIS ESCALADE ESV PLATINUM 10 Passengers **CADILLAC COMMERCIAL BODY/CHASSIS Y* LD8 4.6L V8 MFI 7 – MOTOR HOME CHASSIS Z LAT 2.4L L4 MFI 8 – TWO-DOOR UTILITY (NO CURRENT USAGE) 1 LZ9 3.9L V6 SFI 5-6 LINE CHASSIS/SERIES 3 LC9 5.3L V8 SFI CHEVROLET/GMC U/3 UPLANDER LT APV 4x2 RWB (1/2 TON) 9 – EXTENDED CAB/EXTENDED VAN 4 LMF 5.3L V8 SFI A/1 HHR LS (1/2 TON) w/AUTO TRANS V/0 UPLANDER EWB APV 4x2 (1/2 TON) BASE (COLORADO, CANYON, SIERRA, SILVERADO, EXPRESS AND 5 LFA 6.0L V8 SFI A/2 HHR LT (1/2 TON) w/AUTO TRANS V/1 ACADIA SLE AWD, UPLANDER EWB, CARGO/MOBILITY APV (1/2 TON) SAVANA) 6 LMM 6.6L V8 DPI A/3 HHR LS w/MAN TRANS V/2 ACADIA SLT (1) AWD, UPLANDER EWB, LS APV (1/2 TON) 7 LY7 3.6L V6 SFI A/4 HHR 1LT w/MAN TRANS V/3 ACADIA SLT (2) AWD, UPLANDER EWB, LT APV (1/2 TON) 8 L92 6.2L V8 SFI A/5 HHR 2LT 9 LLV 2.9L L4 - A/6 HHR SS w/AUTO TRANS BUICK 9* L37 4.6L V8 MFI A/7 HHR SS w/MAN TRANS R/1 ENCLAVE CX FWD (1/2 TON) 0 LMG 5.3L V8 SFI A/8 HHR LS PANEL VAN w/AUTO TRANS R/2 ENCLAVE CXL FWD (1/2 TON) A/9 HHR LS PANEL VAN w/MAN TRANS R/3 ENCLAVE SPECIAL EDITION FWD (1/2 TON) * USED ONLY IN BUICK, CHEVROLET & CADILLAC A/0 HHR LT PANEL VAN V/1 ENCLAVE CX AWD (1/2 TON) PASSENGER CAR – DERIVED INCOMPLETE VEHICLES B/9 INCOMPLETE (CHEVROLET) V/2 ENCLAVE CXL AWD (1/2 TON) ** DSL = DIESEL, MFI = MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION. C/1 4x2 (1/2 TON) SILVERADO/SIERRA WORK TRUCK, V/3 ENCLAVE SPECIAL EDITION AWD (1/2 TON) CPI = CENTRAL PORT INJECTION, T = TURBO TAHOE/SUBURBAN/AVALANCHE LS, SFI = SEQUENTIAL FUEL INJECTION YUKON/YUKON XL SL CADILLAC C/2 4x2 (1/2 TON) SILVERADO/TAHOE/SUBURBAN/AVALANCHE LT, K/0 INCOMPLETE HEARSE (DTS) SIERRA/YUKON/YUKON XL SLE K/9 INCOMPLETE LIMOUSINE (DTS) C/3 4x2 (1/2 TON) SILVERADO/TAHOE/SUBURBAN/AVALANCHE LTZ, E/2 SRX RWD V8 SIERRA/YUKON XL SLT E/3 SRX RWD V6 RIGHT HAND DRIVE 11 PLANT C/4 4x2 (3/4 TON) SILVERADO/SIERRA WORK TRUCK, SUBURBAN LS, E/4 SRX AWD V6 A - STRUANDALE S. AFRICA R - ARLINGTON TX 3 - KAWASAKI JAPAN YUKON XL SL E/5 SRX AWD V8 C/5 4x2 (3/4 TON) SILVERADO/SUBURBAN LT, SIERRA/YUKON XL SLE E/6 SRX RWD V6 D - DORAVILLE GA S - RAMOS ARIZPE MEXICO 6 - INGERSOLL ON C/6 4x2 (3/4 TON) SILVERADO LTZ, SIERRA/YUKON XL SLT C/6 ESCALADE 4x2 1500 (1/2 TON) LUXURY E - PONTIAC MI S - SPRINGHILL TN 6 - OKLAHOMA CITY OK C/7 4x2 (1 TON) SILVERADO/SIERRA WORK TRUCK K/4 ESCALADE/ESCALADE ESV/ESCALADE EXT PLATINUM C/8 4x2 (1 TON) SILVERADO LT, SIERRA SLE K/7 ESCALADE ARMOR PACKAGE (3/4 TON) F - FLINT MI T - SHREVEPORT LA 7 - FUJISAWA JAPAN C/9 4x2 (1 TON) SILVERADO LTZ, SIERRA SLT G - SILAO MEXICO Z - FORT WAYNE IN 8 - SHREVEPORT LA C/0 4x2 (1/2 TON) TAHOE POLICE/SPECIAL SERVICE, PONTIAC H - MISHAWAKA IN 0 - LANSING MI 8 - TILLSONBURG ON SIERRA/YUKON/YUKON XL DENALI L/3 TORRENT FWD (1/2 TON) K/1 4x4 (1/2 TON) SILVERADO/SIERRA WORK TRUCK, L/4 TORRENT AWD (1/2 TON) J - JANESVILLE WI 1 - OSHAWA ON (IPC) TAHOE, SUBURBAN/AVALANCHE LS, L/5 TORRENT GXP FWD (1/2 TON) J - LANSING MI 1 - WENTZVILLE MO YUKON/YUKON XL SL L/7 TORRENT GXP AWD (1/2 TON) K/2 4x4 (1/2 TON) SILVERADO/SUBURBAN/AVALANCHE LT, U/0 MONTANA SV6 RWB 4x2 (1/2 TON) BASE U.S. M - TOLUCA MEXICO 2 - MORAINE OH SIERRA/YUKON/YUKON XL SLE (CANADA SAU1, MEXICO 1SB) K/3 4x4 (1/2 TON) SILVERADO/SUBURBAN/AVALANCHE LTZ, U/2 MONTANA SV6 RWB 4x2 (1/2 TON)-U.S SIERRA/YUKON/YUKON XL SLT (CANADA SAU2, MEXICO 1SC) K/4 4x4 (3/4 TON) SILVERADO/SIERRA WORK TRUCK, SUBURBAN LS, U/3 MONTANA SV6 RWB 4x2 (1/2 TON)-U.S. YUKON XL SL (CANADA SAU3, MEXICO 1SE) K/5 4x4 (3/4 TON) SILVERADO/SUBURBAN LT, SIERRA/YUKON XL SLE V/0 MONTANA SV6 EWB, 4x2 (1/2 TON) BASE K/6 4x4 (3/4 TON) SILVERADO/SUBURBAN LTZ, SIERRA/YUKON XL SLT (CANADA 1SA, MEXICO 1SB) K/7 4x4 (1 TON) SILVERADO/SIERRA WORK TRUCK V/1 MONTANA SV6 EWB, MOBILITY K/8 4x4 (1 TON) SILVERADO LT, SIERRA SLE INCOMPLETE (1/2 TON) K/9 4x4 (1 TON) SILVERADO LTZ, SIERRA SLT V/2 MONTANA SV6 EWB (1/2 TON)-U.S. K/0 4x4 (1/2 TON) TAHOE POLICE/SPECIAL SERVICE, (CANADA 1SB, MEXICO 1SC) SIERRA/YUKON/YUKON XL DENALI V/3 MONTANA SV6 EWB (1/2 TON)-U.S. G/1 4x2 EXPRESS/SAVANA 4x2 1500 (1/2 TON) (CANADA 1SC, MEXICO 1SE) G/2 4x2 EXPRESS/SAVANA 4x2 2500 (3/4 TON) G/3 EXPRESS/SAVANA 4x2 3500 (1 TON) SATURN G/4 EXPRESS LT 4x2 (1/2 TON) L/1 VUE RED LINE FWD G/5 EXPRESS LT 4x2 (3/4 TON) L/3 VUE XE FWD G/6 EXPRESS LT 4x2 (1 TON) K.4 VUE XE AWD H/1 EXPRESS/SAVANA AWD 1500 (1/2 TON) L/5 VUE XR FWD H/2 EXPRESS LT AWD (1/2 TON) L/7 VUE XR AWD L/1 EQUINOX LS FWD L/9 VUE RED LINE AWD L/2 EQUINOX 1LS AWD L/0 VUE GREEN LINE (BAS HYBRID) FWD L/3 EQUINOX 1LT FWD R/1 OUTLOOK XE FWD (1/2 TON) L/4 EQUINOX 1LT AWD R/2 OUTLOOK XR FWD (1/2 TON) L/5 EQUINOX 2LT FWD R/3 OUTLOOK XR-TOURING FWD (1/2 TON) L/6 EQUINOX 2LT AWD V/1 OUTLOOK XE AWD (1/2 TON) L/7 EQUINOX LTZ FWD V/2 OUTLOOK XR AWD (1/2 TON) L/8 EQUINOX LTZ AWD V/3 OUTLOOK XR-TOURING AWD (1/2 TON) L/9 EQUINOX SPORT FWD L/0 EQUINOX SPORT AWD HUMMER S/1 4x2 (1/2 TON) CANYON/COLORADO WORK TRUCK, N/2 H2 4x4 (3/4 TON) BASE MODEL TRAILBLAZER LS FLEET SERVICE, N/7 H2 4x4 (3/4 TON) ADVENTURE MODEL ENVOY FLEET VEHICLE N/8 H2 4x4 (3/4 TON) LUXURY MODEL S/2 4x2 (1/2 TON) CANYON SL, COLORADO LS, TRAILBLAZER LT, N/9 H2 4x4 (3/4 TON) SUT BASE/ADVENTURE MODELS ENVOY SLE N/0 H2 4x4 (3/4 TON) SUT LUXURY MODEL S/3 4x2 (1/2 TON) CANYON SLE, COLORADO LT1, TRAILBLAZER SS, N/1 H3 4x4 (1/2 TON) BASE ENVOY SLT N/3 H3 4x4 (1/2 TON) ADVENTURE MODEL S/4 4x2 (1/2 TON) CANYON SLT, COLORADO LTZ, ENVOY DENALI N/4 H3 4x4 (1/2 TON) LUXURY MODEL S/5 4x2 (1/2 TON) COLORADO LT3 N/5 H3-X 4x4 (1/2 TON) T/1 4x4 (1/2 TON) CANYON/COLORADO WORK TRUCK, N/6 H3 4x4 (1/2 TON) ALPHA EDITION TRAILBLAZER LS FLEET SERVICE, ENVOY FLEET VEHICLE ISUZU T/2 4x4 (1/2 TON) CANYON SL, COLORADO LS, TRAILBLAZER LT, S/1 ASCENDER 4x2 (1/2 TON) ENVOY SLE T/1 ASCENDER 4x4 (1/2 TON) T/3 4x4 (1/2 TON) CANYON SLE, COLORADO LT1, TRAILBLAZER SS, ENVOY SLT SAAB T/4 4x4 (1/2 TON) CANYON SLT, COLORADO LT2, ENVOY DENALI T/1 SAAB 9-7X SUV R/1 ACADIA SLE FWD (1/2 TON) T/2 SAAB 9-7X AERO R/2 ACADIA SLT (1) FWD (1/2 TON) R/3 ACADIA SLT (2) FWD (1/2 TON) U/0 UPLANDER APV 4x2 RWB (1/2 TON) BASE U/2 UPLANDER LS APV 4x2 RWB (1/2 TON)
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