C5 back window
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C5 back window
I had my 2003 C5's back window completely destroyed by a lawn mowing service while parked at a restaurant. My local windshield replacement company said that GM is no longer making replacements. Anyone out there know where I might be able to locate one? Any help would be really appreciated. I'm in Grand Rapids, Michigan so maybe a Detroit dealer would be a good option.
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You could get a used on for someplace like Vettenuts. They should be paying you for the replacement. Sorry to hear this happened.
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You'll probably have better luck replacing the entire hatch than finding new glass and seal. You might surprised how much entire hatches sell for haha. Someone keyed my hatch and I'm casually keeping an eye out for a used one. Should be able to get one for a few hundred bucks with a little patience.
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I had my 2003 C5's back window completely destroyed by a lawn mowing service while parked at a restaurant. My local windshield replacement company said that GM is no longer making replacements. Anyone out there know where I might be able to locate one? Any help would be really appreciated. I'm in Grand Rapids, Michigan so maybe a Detroit dealer would be a good option.
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I had my 2003 C5's back window completely destroyed by a lawn mowing service while parked at a restaurant. My local windshield replacement company said that GM is no longer making replacements. Anyone out there know where I might be able to locate one? Any help would be really appreciated. I'm in Grand Rapids, Michigan so maybe a Detroit dealer would be a good option.
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Both of the vendors mentioned above (Vettenuts and aescorvetteparts) are good ones to check with. I have seen rear hatches offered for sale on the forum, but honestly they don't appear that often. Someone who may be parting out their car might just have the hatch.
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