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Old 10-26-2016, 02:18 AM
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On my new Z51 it looks like the HUD is blurry sometimes. Mainly when I sit high up in the seat or when I have the HUD positioned higher up on the window it looks like there are double numbers. If I move it down or especially sit lower it goes away.

Anyone else experience this? It's a brand new car and the window does have the GM HUD sticker.
Old 10-26-2016, 06:17 AM
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Mine is very clear at any angle. I've read on here where someone's HUD projector was not properly secured and the screws had to be re-tighten, which involved removing the dash. I'd take it to the dealer and have them look at it.
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I agree, no issues with mine
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Try cleaning the projection system right in front of the wheel on the dash. Might be when they detailed it for delivery they got some cleaner on the lens and made it blurry in some places. Worth a try.
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Originally Posted by NewZ06Man
Try cleaning the projection system right in front of the wheel on the dash. Might be when they detailed it for delivery they got some cleaner on the lens and made it blurry in some places. Worth a try.
Thanks, I'll try this and advise.
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If it's clear sometimes and blurry other times, cleaning the clear cover over the HUD projector certainly isn't going to do anything. The problem is your seating position and/or the height adjustment you select for the display.

You should be able to find a comfortable seating position that allows a clear HUD view unless you are either very tall or very short.
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See eye doctor
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Originally Posted by NewZ06Man
Try cleaning the projection system right in front of the wheel on the dash. Might be when they detailed it for delivery they got some cleaner on the lens and made it blurry in some places. Worth a try.
What's the best thing to clean this with? just a microfiber cloth?
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OP did you find a resolution? I have same issue
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OP did you find a resolution? I have same issue
Not yet, and it's driving me nuts! I asked the dealer about it but they said that it was normal.
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It's not normal!
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my hud is very clear, but looks like it is a little crooked or not totally straight

anyone else's like that?
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Originally Posted by roadrnnr
Not yet, and it's driving me nuts! I asked the dealer about it but they said that it was normal.
Hi roadrnnr,

In order to ensure this is properly addressed, I recommend contacting our Infotainment Team. They can be reached via phone call at (855) 478-7767, and they'll be in the best position to assist.

If you have additional questions, we are just one private message away!

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Originally Posted by MAXXPSI
OP did you find a resolution? I have same issue
Hey MAXXPSI,

Have you tried contacting our Infotainment Team? Although they might not have an immediate solution for you, they could point you in the right direction. Please feel free to give them a call at (855) 478-7767.

If you need anything else, you can reach our team via private message.

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Originally Posted by SpeedUp
my hud is very clear, but looks like it is a little crooked or not totally straight

anyone else's like that?
Hello SpeedUp,

We want to ensure everything is working properly for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Infotainment Team at (855) 478-7767 to bring this to their attention.

Best,

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Originally Posted by SpeedUp
my hud is very clear, but looks like it is a little crooked or not totally straight

anyone else's like that?
Same deal here. Not bad but not level either. Will get it looked at first time in.
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Originally Posted by FLATJ
Same deal here. Not bad but not level either. Will get it looked at first time in.
Good Evening FLATJ,

Let us know if you'd like our assistance as well. We're always happy to help!

You can send our team a private message with your full contact info, VIN, current mileage, and preferred dealer if you want us to assist in scheduling your appointment.

I hope you enjoyed your weekend,

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Originally Posted by roadrnnr
Not yet, and it's driving me nuts! I asked the dealer about it but they said that it was normal.
I noticed that almost all Chevrolet/GM service departments have the same line: "It's normal". It's like you're the moron.
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Originally Posted by VictorBarron
It's not normal!
Sure it is...the service department experts at Chevrolet said so!!!!

I think "it's normal" means that other owners have had the same complaints and Chevy doesn't have a clue on how to fix it until it's out of warranty.
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Just so we know what I'm referring to I have a few sample pics below. This isn't my camera doing the blur at all although I realize it's a bit pixelated, that's from the zoom. This is what I actually see. Crouching way down in the seat will make it go away but my eyes are almost in line with the steering wheel.

Looking at the top of the hud window, it looks like there 'could' be tiny bubbles there from some sort of film, but I don't see anywhere to peel it off at all, and it's a long shot that that's what it is, that in itself might be a stretch.

I'll definitely show these pics to my dealer, but yeah, I got the "That's normal" response.








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