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CROOPS34 · 05-27-2011, 04:08 PM

I was washing my SS last weekend and I noticed a 4 or 5" crack in the windshield starting from the bottom on the passenger side just under the wiper. At first I got pretty angry at myself for not noticing a chip that had turned into a crack but on closer inspection there was no chip. I couldn't feel any rouch or raised surface on the outside OR inside of the glass.

Just took the car to the dealership this afternoon (Markville Chevy in Markham Ontario) to see what they thought hoping they were going to say it was a stress crack and praying when I pulled in they wouldn't try to tell me it was the vibration from my exhaust. To my surprise (it was a nice one) I was there for all of about 5 minutes before the service manager told me he was ordering a new windshield and would call me next week when it came in.

So two reasons for posting this....

one, has anyone else found stress cracks in their windshileds? I'm just curious to see if it's a semi common problem.

and two, to share a possitive dealer experience on this forum. I think it's nice to read them every once in a while.

ffrcobra_65 · 05-27-2011, 05:02 PM

it is not uncommon. I notice a 1" crack from day 1 right in the middle of the windshield but didn't really pay much attention to it at the time because it looked like a strand of spider web and only visible at certain angles and lighting. Well, weeks past and after a wash, it was still there, rubbed it and won't come off. It was in the glass. Took car to dealer, dealer said it was an impact crack, gave me the number to their glass guy, went to see the dealers glass guy, after running the edge of a razor blade across the crack, glass guy said "this is definitely not from a rock or whatever, there is no impact sign, this is a defective glass or a stress fracture." I went back to the dealer, told them what their glass guy said, dealer said, "no, this looks like a rock hit your windshield it is not a stress crack because those happen at the corners and edges of the glass.." at that point, I realized I was dealing with morons. I haven't done anything about the crack but it hasn't progressed at all. I remember seeing a TSB or dealer PIP about it. The dealer should be aware of this issue now.

dragon22 · 05-27-2011, 05:19 PM

The night of the day I brought my car home, the back window blew out of it. Still don't know why and 5,000 km later, it's still okay.

Dealer replaced it under warranty!

bigdaddygene · 05-27-2011, 05:23 PM

im an auto glass installer and it happens alot, it could of been a chipped windshield from the factory and never broke till when you got it, we run in to that alot with all cars and trucks..

dragon22 · 05-27-2011, 05:30 PM

Thanks!

This is what a couple of the glass shops in Calgary said as well. They also said they run into it quite frequently.

MARINE1991 · 05-27-2011, 05:38 PM

Yea there is a TSP on it, that is why the manager said he would fix no problem..

lightner75 · 05-27-2011, 05:40 PM

yes i had a stress fracture in my windshield also...drivers side at bottom...dealer replaced under warranty

windzurfer · 05-29-2011, 12:56 AM

Just noticed the same but on the drivers side. My camaro has 3000 miles on it. I'll be taking it to the dealer next week.

Sevn86 · 05-29-2011, 01:13 AM

Glad to hear the dealer is taking care of u.

KIZE · 05-29-2011, 08:43 AM

Most insurance covers windshield replacement for free, ibthought.

Know that's the case in FL.

bigdaddygene · 05-29-2011, 06:46 PM

well not all states do, us in michigan have a deductible claim were we pay 50,100,200,250,500,or even 1,000 first and the insurance covers the rest, so it is good that they took care of it..

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-31-2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

it is not uncommon. I notice a 1" crack from day 1 right in the middle of the windshield but didn't really pay much attention to it at the time because it looked like a strand of spider web and only visible at certain angles and lighting. Well, weeks past and after a wash, it was still there, rubbed it and won't come off. It was in the glass. Took car to dealer, dealer said it was an impact crack, gave me the number to their glass guy, went to see the dealers glass guy, after running the edge of a razor blade across the crack, glass guy said "this is definitely not from a rock or whatever, there is no impact sign, this is a defective glass or a stress fracture." I went back to the dealer, told them what their glass guy said, dealer said, "no, this looks like a rock hit your windshield it is not a stress crack because those happen at the corners and edges of the glass.." at that point, I realized I was dealing with morons. I haven't done anything about the crack but it hasn't progressed at all. I remember seeing a TSB or dealer PIP about it. The dealer should be aware of this issue now.

Have you had your vehicle checked at another dealership to see what they have to say about the crack yet? Also have you tried speaking with Customer Assistance on this? Thank you for your time. windzurfer, I hope your dealer is able to take care of you as well.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

NavyDood · 05-31-2011, 03:59 PM

Those of you that are seeing the cracks, are you spirited drivers and really cranking in the corners?

GreenWithEnvy · 06-09-2011, 12:00 AM

I just noticed today that I have a stress crack at the bottom on the driver's side under the inspection sticker. I will say I haven't noticed it and today I was on back roads pushing the car some... it was a very curvy road... wonder if that had anything to do with it

05-27-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
CROOPS34 Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metalic 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 198 View My Garage	Stress Cracked Windshield I was washing my SS last weekend and I noticed a 4 or 5" crack in the windshield starting from the bottom on the passenger side just under the wiper. At first I got pretty angry at myself for not noticing a chip that had turned into a crack but on closer inspection there was no chip. I couldn't feel any rouch or raised surface on the outside OR inside of the glass. Just took the car to the dealership this afternoon (Markville Chevy in Markham Ontario) to see what they thought hoping they were going to say it was a stress crack and praying when I pulled in they wouldn't try to tell me it was the vibration from my exhaust. To my surprise (it was a nice one) I was there for all of about 5 minutes before the service manager told me he was ordering a new windshield and would call me next week when it came in. So two reasons for posting this.... one, has anyone else found stress cracks in their windshileds? I'm just curious to see if it's a semi common problem. and two, to share a possitive dealer experience on this forum. I think it's nice to read them every once in a while.

05-27-2011, 05:40 PM	#7
lightner75 LoneStar Camaro Drives: 2010 cyber gray 2ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: dfw Posts: 534	yes i had a stress fracture in my windshield also...drivers side at bottom...dealer replaced under warranty __________________

05-29-2011, 08:43 AM	#10
KIZE www.gkiser.com Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, Auto, Summit White. R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 431	Most insurance covers windshield replacement for free, ibthought. Know that's the case in FL. __________________ Roto-fab CAI, GMPP exhaust with tips, Pistol Grip shifter with paddle switches, 'Chevrolet' aluminum kick plates, Aluminum Bow Ties, ClearBra front bumper/facia + side views + gills + behind door handles. SS floormats. www.gkiser.com KIZE www.gkiser.com

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05-27-2011, 05:02 PM	#2
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	it is not uncommon. I notice a 1" crack from day 1 right in the middle of the windshield but didn't really pay much attention to it at the time because it looked like a strand of spider web and only visible at certain angles and lighting. Well, weeks past and after a wash, it was still there, rubbed it and won't come off. It was in the glass. Took car to dealer, dealer said it was an impact crack, gave me the number to their glass guy, went to see the dealers glass guy, after running the edge of a razor blade across the crack, glass guy said "this is definitely not from a rock or whatever, there is no impact sign, this is a defective glass or a stress fracture." I went back to the dealer, told them what their glass guy said, dealer said, "no, this looks like a rock hit your windshield it is not a stress crack because those happen at the corners and edges of the glass.." at that point, I realized I was dealing with morons. I haven't done anything about the crack but it hasn't progressed at all. I remember seeing a TSB or dealer PIP about it. The dealer should be aware of this issue now.

05-27-2011, 05:19 PM	#3
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	The night of the day I brought my car home, the back window blew out of it. Still don't know why and 5,000 km later, it's still okay. Dealer replaced it under warranty!

05-27-2011, 05:23 PM	#4
bigdaddygene Drives: 2010 Camaro RSSS1 IOM MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wayne,MI Posts: 156	im an auto glass installer and it happens alot, it could of been a chipped windshield from the factory and never broke till when you got it, we run in to that alot with all cars and trucks..

05-27-2011, 05:30 PM	#5
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	Thanks! This is what a couple of the glass shops in Calgary said as well. They also said they run into it quite frequently.

05-27-2011, 05:38 PM	#6
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	Yea there is a TSP on it, that is why the manager said he would fix no problem..

05-29-2011, 12:56 AM	#8
windzurfer Roll Tide!!!! Drives: 1987 Yugo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hades Posts: 76 View My Garage	Just noticed the same but on the drivers side. My camaro has 3000 miles on it. I'll be taking it to the dealer next week.

05-29-2011, 06:46 PM	#11
bigdaddygene Drives: 2010 Camaro RSSS1 IOM MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wayne,MI Posts: 156	well not all states do, us in michigan have a deductible claim were we pay 50,100,200,250,500,or even 1,000 first and the insurance covers the rest, so it is good that they took care of it..

05-31-2011, 03:59 PM	#13
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	Those of you that are seeing the cracks, are you spirited drivers and really cranking in the corners?

06-09-2011, 12:00 AM	#14
GreenWithEnvy Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Albans, WV Posts: 254	I just noticed today that I have a stress crack at the bottom on the driver's side under the inspection sticker. I will say I haven't noticed it and today I was on back roads pushing the car some... it was a very curvy road... wonder if that had anything to do with it