I have an 01 Vert with a HUD, and as I was driving home from a meeting Saturday, a rock (or something) flew up from the pickup in front of me and cracked my windshield.

The insurance is covering it, and there will be someone coming out to look at it today and replace it tomorrow or Wednesday, but with it having the HUD, do I need to mention that to the glass people? Is there a certain kind of windshield (coated of something like that) that needs to be used for the HUD?

 

Yes, just tell them your car has the HUD, there is a windshield for a HUD car and a different one for a non-HUD car.

 

Yes, I'd bring it up.

 

The HUD did use a special windshield and since insurance is covering it, have them put that type back on the car. Some have used the non-HUD windshield and report that it worked fine.

 

Yes and because yours is a vert there are other pieces that must be replaced.

It requires new weather strip, and a new side retainer strip on each side. The retainer strips have a self adhesive tape that must have all traces of adhesive completely removed and a special new tape applied, or replace with new part. The new part is like $11. each. Not replacing it or not cleaning it properly and applying new TAPE (not adhesive) will cause water leaks. Not replacing the weather strip will cause water leaks and damage to the windshield structure.

They must use the GM kit, it contains special paint to be applied to the track where the weatherstrip is remove and in the windshield track that covers any scratch or mark to prevent rust.

The shaded HUD windshield number is located on the lower right side (passenger side). You need to ensure they order that part.

The windshield installation if done properly does not use adhesive to secure the weatherstrip in, a new piece comes with specific points where it is peel n stick along with a half dozen screws and the new side retainers to hold it in place and watertight.

Use of sealant on the weatherstrip indicates someone doesn't know what they are doing.

I would pre-inspect the new windshield, after it has been cleaned as I've been through 5 all had one or more defects shipped directly from Chevrolet to the major installers (like Safelite). Look for warpage (you can feel it with your hand wiping across the glass like when it is being cleaned) and cracks and deep scratches. All BEFORE they start cutting and removing your windshield.

 

Same thing just recently happened to me. $1300 repair job (only paid deductible though)

 

I won't be able to inspect it, I am dropping the car off and they are doing it while I am at work...scary I know, but they were VERY thorough today in asking me tons of questions about the car, and said they would not be able to do the work till next week because they had to get the proper windshield in and a few other parts they needed to order through GM

 

Those side trim pieces the cover the A pillar, confirm with them that those will be removed first thing and installed at the end. The covering is very thin and they will cut the end if they leave them in place.

Depending on which year model depends on which rear view mirror. The newer dimming models comes off by grabbing both ends and slight rocking while lifting. There are many cautions about removing that rear view mirror as well as installing it. They should ensure it literally snaps into position.

Remind them to put a cloth in the HUD opening so as not to drop glass and junk in there.

Those triangle side pieces do not come off. I had one installer who wanted to pry them off, they are part of the whole assembly that comes off as one piece by removing the screws.

Good luck.