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Smokey&Bandit · 09-12-2010, 02:07 PM

It"s just my luck the second time in 6 months my windshield in my 2010 Camaro recieved a dime or nickel size crack from a small rock pebble driving in the highway. I am pretty preturbed, the good thing was I had it replace for free thru allstate.

I am wondering if anyone know if there's a recall or manufacture defect on windshield being to weak or less dense to withstand a small pebble from cracking the windshield?

Since this is the second time, I don't have the out of pocket funds to replace the windshield right away. Anyone have any feed back to do it yourself type of fix?

Anyone know a professional company that can temporray fix a dime or nickel size crack?

Please let me know your constructive feedback is welcomed.

GJG · 09-12-2010, 02:29 PM

nothing is free...LOL....it is still counted as a claim....

allstate just saved themselves the cost of doing a full replacement.......windshield repair is cosmetic....not a "repair"....despite claims otherwise

full disclosure: I have been in the AGR business for 35 yrs as an owner

www.a1glass.com

ScarletRS · 09-12-2010, 07:38 PM

I've had mine for just a little over 3 months and have had to repair 5 dings already.

Smokey&Bandit · 09-12-2010, 10:32 PM

I discover some previous threads under archive in my profile about windshield cracked that was informative. I just needed to vent because my baby recieved dirt in its eye, and it's an eye sore. I will check out "Glass Doctor" for a temporary fix.

10_SS · 09-14-2010, 11:03 AM

KA-POW!! Happened yesterday in Mississippi the "flying loose rock capital" of the world. My thanks to the duelie towing the backhoe trailer full of pea gravel!!! Thanks for not sweeping your trailer Man! Doubt it can be fixed and I sure don't want to be the first Camaro fixed at the local glass shop. What a dilemma, I know how ya'll feel when you hear that "SNAP" sound!

Russo · 09-14-2010, 11:26 AM

being that small, after it's repaired, it should look like a dead bug... Allstate is a good insurance company and they should have an independent Prostar shop in the area they could refer you to

10_SS · 09-14-2010, 12:00 PM

Thanks! I will try having it repaired. No telling how many more I will get, so no sense replacing the entire windshield yet.

RipGear · 09-20-2010, 11:48 AM

The windshield is the weakest part of this car. I'll collect a few more chips to go along with the crack before I replace mine.

09-12-2010, 02:07 PM	#1
Smokey&Bandit Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NEFL Posts: 68	Help! Windshield cracked again It"s just my luck the second time in 6 months my windshield in my 2010 Camaro recieved a dime or nickel size crack from a small rock pebble driving in the highway. I am pretty preturbed, the good thing was I had it replace for free thru allstate. I am wondering if anyone know if there's a recall or manufacture defect on windshield being to weak or less dense to withstand a small pebble from cracking the windshield? Since this is the second time, I don't have the out of pocket funds to replace the windshield right away. Anyone have any feed back to do it yourself type of fix? Anyone know a professional company that can temporray fix a dime or nickel size crack? Please let me know your constructive feedback is welcomed.

09-12-2010, 02:29 PM	#2
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	nothing is free...LOL....it is still counted as a claim.... allstate just saved themselves the cost of doing a full replacement.......windshield repair is cosmetic....not a "repair"....despite claims otherwise full disclosure: I have been in the AGR business for 35 yrs as an owner www.a1glass.com __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back...... Last edited by GJG; 09-12-2010 at 08:56 PM.

09-12-2010, 10:32 PM	#4
Smokey&Bandit Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NEFL Posts: 68	I discover some previous threads under archive in my profile about windshield cracked that was informative. I just needed to vent because my baby recieved dirt in its eye, and it's an eye sore. I will check out "Glass Doctor" for a temporary fix. __________________ Life's terminal, and I sleep & die everyday! There's NO Mistake I feel AWAKE & ALIVE when I ride.

09-14-2010, 11:03 AM	#5
10_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MS Posts: 40	A Moment of Silence A Camaro Windshield Bites the Dust KA-POW!! Happened yesterday in Mississippi the "flying loose rock capital" of the world. My thanks to the duelie towing the backhoe trailer full of pea gravel!!! Thanks for not sweeping your trailer Man! Doubt it can be fixed and I sure don't want to be the first Camaro fixed at the local glass shop. What a dilemma, I know how ya'll feel when you hear that "SNAP" sound! Attached Images

09-20-2010, 11:48 AM	#8
RipGear Drives: '74 Vette Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri City, Texas Posts: 104	The windshield is the weakest part of this car. I'll collect a few more chips to go along with the crack before I replace mine. __________________ 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, L82 V8, A3 2005 Craftsman Push Mower, I1, M1 2006 Kia Sportage LX, V6, A4 2006 Troy-Bilt Weed Eater, I1 4-Stroke, M1 2010 Camaro #64281, 2SS/RS, L99, RJT, Black Leather, Black Rallys

09-12-2010, 07:38 PM	#3
ScarletRS Drives: 2010 Camaro LT RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 4 View My Garage	I've had mine for just a little over 3 months and have had to repair 5 dings already.

09-14-2010, 11:26 AM	#6
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	being that small, after it's repaired, it should look like a dead bug... Allstate is a good insurance company and they should have an independent Prostar shop in the area they could refer you to

09-14-2010, 12:00 PM	#7
10_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MS Posts: 40	Thanks! I will try having it repaired. No telling how many more I will get, so no sense replacing the entire windshield yet.

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