Windshield
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 126
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From: Wentzville, Mo
Windshield
I reaching out to the forum to see anyone has replaced their windshield on a C8. Did you use a regular glass replacement company or did you have to take to the dealership? Thank you guys.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Buckeye, AZ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Being as my insurance pays for it, they dictate who to use. I requested OEM glass and they covered it. Most dealers don't even do glass, they typically call in glass installers and mark up the service....
Instructor
Joined: May 2019
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Replaced the windshield on a 2023 Coupe 2 years ago through a local (Charleston, SC) glass repair shop (Clearview Autoglass). The windshield had gouges in it (no crack) from a large rock from a truck on a freeway. I had to pay $275 out of pocket for the OEM windshield since insurance wouldn't cover the delta from the non-OEM windshield.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 14,717
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From: AZ
OEM glass installed by a local independent shop that has done several windshields for me before. Very satisfied with the install and OEM windshield..
My local Chevy dealer received 7 cracked OEM windshields before they received a good one for one of my friend's C8.
My local Chevy dealer received 7 cracked OEM windshields before they received a good one for one of my friend's C8.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,035
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From: TX
I originally booked with Safelite. They would not come to my home and of course had to order the windshield. I waited several weeks for the glass to come in and while waiting didnt like the idea of dropping car off so I called the dealership. They gave me name of glass company they use and I switched to them. They ordered the glass and came to my house and fixed the glass. OEM glass.
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Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Spring TX
I used an aftermarket on my C7 and I regretted it a little. The HUD was dimmer by enough to notice but no so much as to make it worthless. It saved me some money at the time but I wouldn't do it again. I'd go OEM unless someone could confirm it didn't negatively impact the HUD.
