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Rock-It Man · 03-03-2016, 04:42 PM

In my first 3 years of Camaro ownership, I went through 3 windshields from stone hits. This was because I commuted on interstates in heavy traffic.

My stats were only slightly better before that, probably because previous vehicles were trucks, with windshields higher off the ground.

As for pitting, that's just from smaller strikes, like sand. The only way to avoid that is to park the car in the garage, which is way less fun than driving it.

High Magnitude · 03-03-2016, 08:43 PM

17k miles and no problems

68/2010 · 03-03-2016, 09:00 PM

Had my 2010 Camaro since June 2009 and have 87,000 miles on her and never had the windshield replaced but do have the rock chips with little white marks all over.

Jylee · 03-03-2016, 09:16 PM

Windshields are DOT. The rock clip is luck. Stay away from big trucks and 18 wheelers. They are one that will kick up rock, that hit your windshield.

Blue-J · 03-03-2016, 10:36 PM

I just saw this on Facebook. Of possible interest.
https://www.facebook.com/Trustmeiama...7727865368820/

Deathstroke0571 · 03-04-2016, 09:38 AM

This one is new. Some background. I washed the car yesterday and it did not have that scratch on the windshield. I parked it in my garage and didnt take it out again until heading to work. And when I took it out of my garage, it had this scratch across the windshield.

And before anyone says it. Its not dirt. Already tried to clean it

FloridaBill · 03-04-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Deathstroke0571

anyone have issues with the quality of their windshield? I have less than 5k miles and the windshield has what looks like scratches/chips all over the place.

I don't know where in Florida you are, but if you spend any time on I95 or around the beaches your windshield is going to get sandblasted. I feel your pain, the windshield on my 2010 was all dinged up.

Edit: I'm pretty sure here in FL you can get your windshield replaced for free through your insurance... Still a pain in the arse but better than paying out of pocket.

Welker2 · 03-04-2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jylee

Windshields are DOT. The rock clip is luck. Stay away from big trucks and 18 wheelers. They are one that will kick up rock, that hit your windshield.

They may meet DOT requirements; but, based on my experience and those of friends and family, the quality of windshields GM uses with their HUD equipped vehicles could be a lot better. After a couple of years, they look like they have been 'sand blasted'. Had the one in my Corvette replaced after 4 years and getting ready to replace it again. Starting to see the same now on the Camaro a little after 2 years. Have friends and other family members that have/are experiencing the same thing. Not talking about chips from rocks kicked up from other vehicles and haven't seen it with our non-HUD equipped vehicles.

TooCool5 · 03-04-2016, 10:12 AM

My '10 windshield is no better or worse than my Bonneville's.

I always keep my distance on the highway though.

Misterxman · 03-04-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Deathstroke0571

This one is new. Some background. I washed the car yesterday and it did not have that scratch on the windshield. I parked it in my garage and didnt take it out again until heading to work. And when I took it out of my garage, it had this scratch across the windshield.

And before anyone says it. Its not dirt. Already tried to clean it

Mine is in the just about in the exact same place. Mine is on the inside and more like a crack.

Deathstroke0571 · 03-04-2016, 10:36 AM

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Mine is in the just about in the exact same place. Mine is on the inside and more like a crack.

my dad was just looking at it and said the exact same thing. It looks like a crack. Is this crap covered under the warranty?

Misterxman · 03-04-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Deathstroke0571

my dad was just looking at it and said the exact same thing. It looks like a crack. Is this crap covered under the warranty?

Can you feel it? If I run my finger nail over it I can feel it, it's real faint. I am kind of scared it might break further????

Deathstroke0571 · 03-05-2016, 10:18 AM

No, i cant feel it. I think its a scratch but how the hell did it get there on its own is what I cant figure out

Misterxman · 03-05-2016, 04:27 PM

If its on the outside could you have gotten a chunk of sand or something under your windshield wiper maybe? I can only see mine when the sun hits it just right, it looks like a spider web and that is what I thought it was at first until I touched it. Good luck figuring it out.

03-03-2016, 08:43 PM	#16
High Magnitude Drives: 2014 2LT Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 482 View My Garage	17k miles and no problems __________________ With great power comes with responsibility. However with great horsepower comes a hell of a lot of speeding tickets.

03-03-2016, 09:00 PM	#17
68/2010 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL Posts: 4,254 View My Garage	Had my 2010 Camaro since June 2009 and have 87,000 miles on her and never had the windshield replaced but do have the rock chips with little white marks all over. __________________

03-03-2016, 10:36 PM	#19
Blue-J Drives: 2013 2LT HWSE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eden Prairie MN Posts: 566	I just saw this on Facebook. Of possible interest. https://www.facebook.com/Trustmeiama...7727865368820/ __________________

03-04-2016, 09:38 AM	#20
Deathstroke0571 Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 72	This one is new. Some background. I washed the car yesterday and it did not have that scratch on the windshield. I parked it in my garage and didnt take it out again until heading to work. And when I took it out of my garage, it had this scratch across the windshield. And before anyone says it. Its not dirt. Already tried to clean it Attached Images

03-04-2016, 10:12 AM	#23
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	My '10 windshield is no better or worse than my Bonneville's. I always keep my distance on the highway though. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

03-03-2016, 04:42 PM	#15
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	In my first 3 years of Camaro ownership, I went through 3 windshields from stone hits. This was because I commuted on interstates in heavy traffic. My stats were only slightly better before that, probably because previous vehicles were trucks, with windshields higher off the ground. As for pitting, that's just from smaller strikes, like sand. The only way to avoid that is to park the car in the garage, which is way less fun than driving it.

03-03-2016, 09:16 PM	#18
Jylee Drives: 2012 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sugarland, TX Posts: 96	Windshields are DOT. The rock clip is luck. Stay away from big trucks and 18 wheelers. They are one that will kick up rock, that hit your windshield.

03-05-2016, 10:18 AM	#27
Deathstroke0571 Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 72	No, i cant feel it. I think its a scratch but how the hell did it get there on its own is what I cant figure out

03-05-2016, 04:27 PM	#28
Misterxman Drives: 2014 2SS/RS RRM Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 101 View My Garage	If its on the outside could you have gotten a chunk of sand or something under your windshield wiper maybe? I can only see mine when the sun hits it just right, it looks like a spider web and that is what I thought it was at first until I touched it. Good luck figuring it out. __________________ CAI Intake, Spoiler Kings Z/28 Spoiler, VTC,