JMB

Just noticed today when I got home from work that my right side headlamp is extremely fogged inside with no apparent breakage in the seal from the outside or cracked lense cover. With the car less than 1 year old it will be replaced via warranty? I picked up the car last March 2011.

Stevenyc777

That's weird did they tell you how this could happen?

ospreycorvette

Yes, warranty, I had the same issue.

JMB

Nope!

Thanks, good to know....now the hassle factor

greendot

btrapps

I think I am what you would call an expert in this area Let me share my thoughts with the group on what causes this. I own a manufacturing business that produces vents for automotive applications. Some of these vents are placed on lighting applications that allow air and gas to pass but block contaminants and moisture. I recently just got back into the Z06 world so I am not aware of the vent that is being used on Corvettes but I suspect it is a vented application from one of our competitors. You definitely can have the light replaced under warranty.

JMB

Good to have this reinforced!

rapidroy

I had a much smaller problem of a film on both my lenses, and they were both replaced with no hassles from the dealership at all.

One small heads up: to replace the lens, the front clip needs to be removed and the affected fender needs to be loosened so it can be raised enough to get to the screws and connector to remove the old unit. When they put mine back together the guy didn't line things up correctly, so be sure and check how the front clip lines up with the fender before you leave.

Good luck.

JMB

Awesome! Now this is exactly the type of feedback I am looking for so that I know what can go sideways when they perform the work, THANKS!

90sundevil

Too bad both did not need replacement, then you could have gone to black.

JMB

Maybe you didn't notice....they are black!

Chevy Cust Svc

Has your concern been resolved? Was the dealer able to assist you? Please feel free to contact me with an update.

Tricia, Chevrolet Customer Service.

cashs_mom

I had that issue on my C6 coupe on both headlights. The dealership replaced them gratis even though they were technically out of warranty. I would say that with a less than year old car, they should definitely replace them.

JMB

Tricia, thanks for the follow-up! My local dealer had to order the replacement part (under warranty) and I am scheduled for installation this Saturday.

I was also rather surprised because the dealer also told me that there was a recall notice on my car for replacing the rear glass hatch struts (may come apart from the glass during collision causing the rear window to fly away from the car) which they also ordered but I never received a recall notice for this....I'm wondering if others have?

VNAMVET

The whole front clip has to be taken off.

I had the same issue and when they replaced the headlight and the front bumper, the rubber that surrounds the headlamp did not fit as stock. I can actually see through the space and see the ground!!

The headlight used to be flush with the bumper, but not sits 3/8" inch above it.

Check yours...before and after. Take pics!!!!!!!!

JMB

Pic's taken, thanks for the tip!