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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 01:36 PM
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Anyone have any issues with replacing your windshield? I'm worried about the mirror and Onstar box not staying glued to the new one. TIA.
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 01:38 PM
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Anyone have any issues with replacing your windshield? I'm worried about the mirror and Onstar box not staying glued to the new one. TIA.
Seems like most people use Safelite and have a positive experience
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 03:44 PM
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If you have HUD get a HUD capable windshield
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 03:54 PM
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No problems with Safelite. I removed the OnStar box(C6 owners notice it right away when they ride in the car and some then remove theirs) for good, and the mirror has not been a problem. I told them I had a HUD and they took care of everything.

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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 09:13 PM
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If you have HUD get a HUD capable windshield
HUD works just fine on a non-HUD windshield. Save yourself a bunch of money.
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 09:16 PM
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If it’s an insurance replacement get the correct windshield and don’t worry about it. Everything will be fine
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 09:59 PM
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Had mine replaced two weeks ago at safelite, no issues. Feel at ease
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 12:07 AM
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Got mine replaced by Safelite last year. No issues with it.
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Safelite quoted me around 1K. Local glass shop $500. Why the disparity?
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob Paris
Seems like most people use Safelite and have a positive experience
I used safelite. Took a few hours, no issues. My guys had done a c6 before. I'm planning on ripping the onstar crap off/out of the car.
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Safelite quoted me around 1K. Local glass shop $500. Why the disparity?
Check what kind of glass each is using.

OEM GM glass is closer to 1 grand alone.

Local Glass is probably using some kind of aftermarket. Get the GM stuff.
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Originally Posted by 4head
Check what kind of glass each is using.

OEM GM glass is closer to 1 grand alone.

Local Glass is probably using some kind of aftermarket. Get the GM stuff.
Here are prices for GM windshield both with HUD & w/o. I’ve also noticed Safelite quotes different prices based on your zip code. Needed the windshield replaced on our family vehicle and thought I would get it done while I was in IL visiting family. It was $250 more in IL than it was in TX for the same windshield. I waited until I got home.


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Originally Posted by JABCAT
Here are prices for GM windshield both with HUD & w/o. I’ve also noticed Safelite quotes different prices based on your zip code. Needed the windshield replaced on our family vehicle and thought I would get it done while I was in IL visiting family. It was $250 more in IL than it was in TX for the same windshield. I waited until I got home.


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One can only assume you don’t have glass coverage on your insurance policy. If you did the cost regardless of how much would be unimportant. No deductible on comprehensive.
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Originally Posted by saplumr
One can only assume you don’t have glass coverage on your insurance policy. If you did the cost regardless of how much would be unimportant. No deductible on comprehensive.
I have glass coverage on the Vette but some people don’t so they should know how much a windshield actually costs. Unfortunately, glass coverage is offered on my insurance policy for my other vehicles.

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Originally Posted by JABCAT
HUD works just fine on a non-HUD windshield. Save yourself a bunch of money.

From what I've heard, read and seen in person, it's a 50/50 shot as to whether or not a HUD works just fine on a non-HUD windshield. Like you, some say it works just as well, others say and I've seen where the display is blurry and hard to see on a non-HUD windshield.
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 01:42 PM
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Does safelite also handle the weather stripping around it? Like is that new with the windshield or do they reuse? Mines kinda falling apart.
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 01:54 PM
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Had Safelite do mine on my C7 with no issues. Just got 2 small chips last weekend and will probably have them do another next Spring.
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Originally Posted by Welker1
From what I've heard, read and seen in person, it's a 50/50 shot as to whether or not a HUD works just fine on a non-HUD windshield. Like you, some say it works just as well, others say and I've seen where the display is blurry and hard to see on a non-HUD windshield.
I can only comment from the my experience adding HUD to my non-HUD equipped car & I would say there is a very, very slight blur at certain angles. However, the actual GM price of the HUD windshield is just slightly more than the non-HUD. I’ve just seen several posts of places charging $1000-1500 for the HUD windshield vs $500 for the non-HUD.
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Originally Posted by JABCAT
I can only comment from the my experience adding HUD to my non-HUD equipped car & I would say there is a very, very slight blur at certain angles. However, the actual GM price of the HUD windshield is just slightly more than the non-HUD. I’ve just seen several posts of places charging $1000-1500 for the HUD windshield vs $500 for the non-HUD.
Non HUD windshield installed here and I cannot see any difference in the display at all.
Thanks to others on this forum for pointing this out.
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Originally Posted by saplumr
One can only assume you don’t have glass coverage on your insurance policy. If you did the cost regardless of how much would be unimportant. No deductible on comprehensive.
No such deal in Arkansas. Full deductable applies. Plus it is not broken, only looks pitted.
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