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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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Default Windshield distortion defect

My 2022 only has one issue I have found since taking delivery.

In the direct line of sight, the windshield has a noticeable "bubbling" in about a 6x1" section causing optical distortion. Its enough to give me a headache unless I purposely move the seat down to avoid the normal viewing height.

Imagine looking straight with your eyes right above the dash, continue looking through the windshield at a horizontal line like a power line or stoplight beam...keep scanning upward and once the line crosses the distortion, it will stretch out and then back to normal.

Anyone else have this issue? I have an appointment next week to the dealer
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I’ve had crazed windshields in a couple GM vehicles. Both times a dealer tech checked it out and ordered a replacement windshield in about ten minutes. No drama at all.

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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 09:38 PM
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There was a thread about this a few days ago, it revealed you are most definitely not the only one.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-in-glass.html

Seems to be covered under warranty though, hit up your dealer. Good luck!
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My 2020 ws had a distortion but it's behind the mirror so I'm leaving it alone.
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I agree, check with your dealer but I would think warranty would cover it.
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