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ricosuave · 04-09-2015, 09:54 PM

Crap now i have to go uncover mine and look at it.

GAFreddy · 04-09-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ricosuave

Crap now i have to go uncover mine and look at it.

I literally, did that when I started reading this thread!

Camaro EMT · 04-09-2015, 10:35 PM

My 2010's dash is still intact. The car has only sat in the direct sun and heat for a limited number of days in five years of ownership. Those days, I did use a sunshade in addition to using the sunroof's vent feature to minimize heat buildup inside the car. Maybe these two things have helped.

GAFreddy · 04-09-2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro EMT

My 2010's dash is still intact. The car has only sat in the direct sun and heat for a limited number of days in five years of ownership. Those days, I did use a sunshade in addition to using the sunroof's vent feature to minimize heat buildup inside the car. Maybe these two things have helped.

Oh yea, it surely did. I'm going o follow suit with the sunroof idea. Smart.

VOLmanTN · 04-09-2015, 11:29 PM

This is common on tahoe's and silverado type vehicles also. I'm really surprised this isn't a recall.

MrIanB · 04-09-2015, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by oustaz

Is this the 6th gen interior?

Nah, just a 2015 1LT RS.

Ian B

olblue75 · 04-10-2015, 12:01 PM

Not sure how much the sunshades will help because basically the plastic is fairly thin in that spot and it supports the passenger airbag...

MisterSir803 · 04-10-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Guy at dealership said they didnt improve the replacement parts but apparently it's a known issue because he had a dash on hand

He said they didn't improve the parts? So you could possibly be replacing your dash with one that will crack again? Seems like a lot of hassle, time and money for no guarantee that it will not happen again.

NC_SS · 04-10-2015, 12:17 PM

If mine cracks I'll just search around for a HUD dash

But I'd rather it not crack at all lol

GAFreddy · 04-10-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Not sure how much the sunshades will help because basically the plastic is fairly thin in that spot and it supports the passenger airbag...

Sunshades help. Anytime you can prevent contact with sunlight, you're helping. From Texas, to Hawaii, to Tucson, it makes a difference. You can touch it and feel the difference.

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Originally Posted by MisterSir803

He said they didn't improve the parts? So you could possibly be replacing your dash with one that will crack again? Seems like a lot of hassle, time and money for no guarantee that it will not happen again.

Excellent point. Oldblue, talk to them about that. Warranty maybe?

rgrmoreira13 · 04-10-2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MrIanB

Get ready for your car to look like mine when they replace the dash. I had mine pulled by Lupe to do the HUD unit install.

Ian B

I really want to get the HUD install in my car. I have a 1LS
so my question is what was the $$ for that install ??
Did you need to change the windshield ?
And is it worth it in your opinion ??

olblue75 · 04-10-2015, 01:46 PM

Well the part will have a warranty for a year or 2 an I can hope it cracks in that time period. An the wife has a 2015 Acadia with HUD and I'm not a big fan so not worth it in my opinion.....

GAFreddy · 04-10-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Well the part will have a warranty for a year or 2 an I can hope it cracks in that time period. An the wife has a 2015 Acadia with HUD and I'm not a big fan so not worth it in my opinion.....

Well, just keep it treated and cool as possible.

Yea, I don't know how I feel about HUD. It's nice, but I can go without it.

MrIanB · 04-10-2015, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rgrmoreira13

I really want to get the HUD install in my car. I have a 1LS
so my question is what was the $$ for that install ??
Did you need to change the windshield ?
And is it worth it in your opinion ??

Got new HUD from forum member for $250, harness for $166 from forum vendor, Lupe did the install for $400 and based on my picture posted worth the price. I have no rattles and everything looks factory installed. No need to replace windshield but if you get crack or chip, replace it with OEM hud windshield. Was it worth it, God yes. Having music, phone data on screen without looking down makes driving safer along with having speed right in your line of vision.

Ian B

04-09-2015, 09:54 PM	#57
ricosuave MC-12W Drives: 2006 Civic LX, 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: S.A TX Posts: 128 View My Garage	Crap now i have to go uncover mine and look at it. __________________

04-09-2015, 10:35 PM	#59
Camaro EMT 10,060 Miles as of 06/21 Drives: ‘10 2SS/RS, ‘17 Colo ZR2, ‘98 Tahoe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex Posts: 364	My 2010's dash is still intact. The car has only sat in the direct sun and heat for a limited number of days in five years of ownership. Those days, I did use a sunshade in addition to using the sunroof's vent feature to minimize heat buildup inside the car. Maybe these two things have helped. __________________ "The road goes on forever and the party never ends." - REK "If we get a little crazy, blame it on the alcohol." PG "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." MT "All bleeding stops eventually." Camaro EMT Patient: “This is my first time in an ambulance.” Me: “Mine too.” LOL

04-09-2015, 11:29 PM	#61
VOLmanTN Go Vols! Drives: 2011 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL Posts: 226	This is common on tahoe's and silverado type vehicles also. I'm really surprised this isn't a recall.

04-10-2015, 12:01 PM	#63
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,165	Not sure how much the sunshades will help because basically the plastic is fairly thin in that spot and it supports the passenger airbag...

04-10-2015, 12:17 PM	#65
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	If mine cracks I'll just search around for a HUD dash But I'd rather it not crack at all lol

04-10-2015, 01:46 PM	#68
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,165	Well the part will have a warranty for a year or 2 an I can hope it cracks in that time period. An the wife has a 2015 Acadia with HUD and I'm not a big fan so not worth it in my opinion.....