Anyone replaced a windshield on their c6? I have a female co-worker who picked up a rock last week. Her vette has the hud and gps. She is making the calls to her insurance co, but does anyone know the approximate cost, availability, etc?? Will a glass company be able to change her car's windshield in the parking lot, or will she need to take it somewhere?? Any advice is apprecaiated on her behalf....


BTW, this is another in a list of issues she has had with her vette. She is getting bad tire wear, and interior noise with wheels turned at full lock. Incompent dealer keeps giving her the run-around. She is ready to change back to being a bmw driver, and swear off American cars for good. I am fighting to convince her that vettes require a little extra "patience" and thats the price she must pay to enjoy the vette experience!

 

Here, check this thread out: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1445530

 

Is her windshield repairable? I had a chip/crack in my windshield (from a rock flying-off the car in front of me) which was almost directly in my line-of-sight. Having full glass coverage on my insurance, I had never tried repairing a chip or crack previously but on my new C6, I was reluctant to replace the entire windshield without trying a repair first.

I was pleased with the results, in fact, unless I look very hard, I can't even see where the repair was made. If this is a possibility, it might be worth a try. If it doesn't work well, you can always replace the windshield.

 

I did the same thing - can't hardly tell.

 

Retail on a new windshield for the C6 from GM $1020.00 (GPS & HUD). It should be a comp claim with your insurance (Does not go on your record for rate increase). Cost to her would be the deductible.

 

I had mine replaced recently and am now having an issue with the rearview mirror shaking. (See my post and a reply I've received a few threads down) It took two times until they got the right windshield, and now the mirror problem! They tried to do the chip repair procedure and it resulted in a 4" crack so I had no option. Now it sounds like I will need a replacement mirror, if my situation is like the reply to my thread.

 

What?? You mean to tell me BMW windshields are rock-proof? And...OMG...BMW power steering pump belts don't make noise when the steering wheel is turned to full lock?

Only a woman would attempt a full lock turn with a stationary vehicle. Like mine, she probably doesn't back out of parking spaces far enough, then she has to turn the wheel all the way to the lock, while stopped, to miss the other car's back bumper...ain't power steering great.

It seems to me your friend is an under-informed crybaby...As her Vette friend, you should have told her a high percentage of new Corvettes need wheel alignment right off the assembly line. That's probably her only legitimate complaint in my opinion...let her deal with the Germans.

Back to your original question: Probably not a parking lot job...I think the dash has to come out.

 

The part # for the C6 with HUD and Onstar is 10340962 and it lists out for $891.50 from GM.

 

Easy repair--wiper arms removed windshield bezel removed and pop out and glue in the new one.Just like any other newer car with glued in windshield.

 

 

Thanks all for the advice and info....

Hers, I'm gonna guess, is not repairable. It started as a medium star, but is now spreading cracks across and above the original impact point.

She is being quoted rates that are right on your alls info, and of course insurance is going to cover minus the deductible.

Jumping jack azz - Why don't you chill the hell out? Do you know her? Do you know her history with her vette? I didn't think so.... So dont make any judgements about things you are uninformed about. Aside from the issues she has had with the vette, she is comparing the service experience with the Chevy dealer to the BMW dealer. She never paid a dime for any service for 40K miles on her bimmer. And was treated with a loaner when they did need to service it. Hers is less than a year old, had less than 5K miles on it, and has taken more trips to the shop than my 89 with 140K on it, in the last year. She was thrilled to buy the car, and I have watched her dissapointment rise as one after another thing goes wrong.

It seems to me that you are an un-informed know-it-all. I dont know you, but I do know her, and I do not appreciate your mouth judging her when you know nothing about her.... Its childish and speaks volumes about your character. Come here looking for help, and got good advice from others, but there is always one like you....

 

You chill out...you're the one that's twisted off. I was kidding (see the ), and if my comments offended your feelings for your friend, I apologize.

Several here will agree with you that I'm a know-it-all...If I'm misinformed, then you haven't told the whole story. Just ask the question, don't be laying out a sob story about she's going to buy a BMW if it doesn't get better.

From what you mentioned, she doesn't have anywhere near the problems some here have experienced...some cars have problems, rocks happen to everyone, and abnormal tire wear is hardly a reason to change brands. She might be better off with a BMW, but that's her decision.

 

Dont let these guys get under your skin- this is a huge forum- very large cross section of people- they are legends in their own minds- I have delt with a few of them myself on the tech forum- they know it all and you are stupid-forget abot them - there are some good folks here as you have noted!!

 

Apology accepted...

She has had a list of issues, as stated in the first post. Yes, rocks hit BMW's too. Yes, turning with the wheel at full lock generates noise. Perhaps hers is a little much than ususal, to the extent that the dealer wants to replace the ps hose (?) and fluid, but can't provide the parts. Transmission, hud, stereo, door locks, new tires at 4K, its quite a list... The rock, obviously, is not car specific, but maybe you have heard of karma or perhaps break the camel's back?

Thanks again to those who answered without slamming her for wanting her 55K vette to be drivable on a daily basis....

 

There are three different windshields for c6
First thing to know is when they ask if you have GPS they mean Onstar NOT Nav.
1 no HUD no Onstar
2 HUD + Onstar
3. HUD no Onstar.
If you put it thru your insurance it runs between $671 and $1100.prox depending on wich one you have. It can be done in the parking lot without any problem. Some minor trim comes off and thats it Full job under 45 minutes.

 

I hope this isn't too far off topic. Your mirror if improperly removed and reinstalled will be wobbly. Mine was. I put a spot of gorillia glue on it and let it set over night. No more shaking.

 

That sounds like a better solution than having the glass guy potentially mess it up. What would've been the "incorrect" way it was removed to cause the problem? It looked to me like it was a twist and remove deal, but maybe there was more that I don't see because the evidence is missing. Previous replacement windshields I've had done(non-Corvette) were for the most part glued on w/o such a system.

 

Sorry to hear she is having trouble with her Vette. Maybe all the bugs will get ironed out and she will be a happy camper.

 

The incorrect way which I was told to do and did was slip a screw driver in back of it and pry. It came off, but tweaked the wires in the mount so it was loose when I put it back on. I suspect thats what happend to make it loose.

 

Some insurance companies replace windshields w/o any deductible being paid. She should check with her carrier.

As for her other issues, if this C-6 were my first Vette, it would probably be my last due to all the annoying problems, beginning with the DBS, tire monitor gauges failing, DBS, check active handling sporadically coming on, DBS, grinding/groaning noise in tight reverse turns (with or without full wheel lock), DBS, difficulty shifting, DBS and, oh year, did I mention DBS? Luckily, our experience with our Vettes over the last 20 + years have all been good (at worse a few annoying problems) so we know how good the car is supposed to be. This C6 reminds me of the old Jags, need 3, one for parts, one having parts replaced and one getting ready to go in to get parts. Tell her to stick with it, it still is a great car even if the General built a few real crappy ones this year.