2008 & 2009 Windshield Issues
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2008 & 2009 Windshield Issues
I spotted the following over on Corvette Blog and just thought I would pass it along in case anyone has had a problem. I myself have not had any issues with my 2008 Coupe.
2008 & 2009 Corvette Windshield Issues
GM sent out a message to its dealers today letting them know that they are beginning to look into customer complaints with 2008 & 2009 Corvette windshields that have cracks, pits, are broken or distorted. They have asked that dealers contact their GM representative immediately before replacing any windshields that could have one, or all of these problems.
As a result, windshields will be placed on parts return for a period of time.
2008 & 2009 Corvette Windshield Issues
GM sent out a message to its dealers today letting them know that they are beginning to look into customer complaints with 2008 & 2009 Corvette windshields that have cracks, pits, are broken or distorted. They have asked that dealers contact their GM representative immediately before replacing any windshields that could have one, or all of these problems.
As a result, windshields will be placed on parts return for a period of time.
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Mike;
Interesting.
I will have to take a closer look at mine tonight!
Hope all is well...
Jeff
Interesting.
I will have to take a closer look at mine tonight!
Hope all is well...
Jeff
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My buddy's 08 developed 2 small cracks right at the very top. There were no visible impact marks but the dealership still didn't want to know anything. Claimed he must have done but they were on different sides of the windshield. finally got his insurance company to replace it but it now it sounds like it could be a GM problem. Must have some bad glass because there's no difference in the windshield configuration from 05 to 09..... 
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Mine developed a crack on the passenger side -- at the very top at 2500 miles -- inside only. It annoys me only because I can see it from the driver's seat. From the outside it is invisible -- it is all in the dark area at the top. I was going to live with it, and still might, but I'll have to rethink that decision.
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It looks like a few have experienced problems. I would for sure contact the dealer about this one if I had a problem. I higly doubt the dealer would do any glass work and would refer you to someone else while they pay for the repair.
It looks like a few have experienced problems. I would for sure contact the dealer about this one if I had a problem. I higly doubt the dealer would do any glass work and would refer you to someone else while they pay for the repair.
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Had mine replaced last month (2008...3 months old) from a stress crack that started just above the registration sticker and grew to 12-14 inches...BTW the dealer (Paramus Chevy) put it through warranty with no issues and did a great job installing the new one...
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It looks like a few have experienced problems. I would for sure contact the dealer about this one if I had a problem. I higly doubt the dealer would do any glass work and would refer you to someone else while they pay for the repair.
It looks like a few have experienced problems. I would for sure contact the dealer about this one if I had a problem. I higly doubt the dealer would do any glass work and would refer you to someone else while they pay for the repair.
thanks for the headsup
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2009 corvette with micro chips in windshield
is it just me or are there more people that have rough windshield. i put new wipers or last year and have driven it 3000 miles its time to replace the wipers again. and my windshield looks like its sand blasted it you look at it from the side real close
