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Old Apr 26, 2024 | 03:54 PM
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Just want some confirmation that this is a windshield crack. 2015 C7, about 15,000 miles...

Any opinions on whether this is going to get worse? It is located at the very top of the driver side windshield, well into the blackout out area.

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Old Apr 26, 2024 | 04:13 PM
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My '14 did that. Safelite replaced it.

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My 15 Z cracked in the same spot
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Some 14-16 vettes had delamination issues from the factory. My 16 did, but the crack was not a part of my problem. But I've seen similar cracks like yours over the years. And to answer your next question, because the delamination issue is known, NO, GM will not admit or cover it. Best to file a claim with your insurance company
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While GM should cover the replacement as I would bet it is a defective windshield, chances are they won’t. Turn it in under your comprehensive coverage on your insurance.
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Thanks all...glad I have full glass coverage. I'm just puzzled about when and how this happened...
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Originally Posted by LT4CMG
Some 14-16 vettes had delamination issues from the factory. My 16 did, but the crack was not a part of my problem. But I've seen similar cracks like yours over the years. And to answer your next question, because the delamination issue is known, NO, GM will not admit or cover it. Best to file a claim with your insurance company
My insurance did not cover it.
I did not have the crack but did have the delamination.
They said it was a manufacturer defect.

Not sure if they would have covered it had it had the crack the OP has or not.
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My insurance did not cover it.
I did not have the crack but did have the delamination.
They said it was a manufacturer defect.

Not sure if they would have covered it had it had the crack the OP has or not.
That is correct. Delamination is an OEM issue, insurance will not cover it. Now, if you happen to have a crack too, then it’s covered.
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This happened to my 2016 C7 and was a know issue at the time. Had to do with the locator tabs that locate the windshield when it is installed on the assembly line. Recommendation from GM was to cut off the tabs when installing by hand. It has nothing to do with temps, speed or loads of any kind."
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My '14 windshield cracked in the upper passenger side in Oct 2023....9 years and 90,000 miles later. Was covered by Allstate comprehensive.
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