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pmandeep · 07-08-2013, 05:02 PM

Coming back from my work. Its a long drive for me, I am driving in the lane all the way to the left, and I hear a rock hit the car and so I start looking for a chip on the windshield along with my work colleague, I don't see anything while I am trying to look for any chips to the windshield and right then a second one comes and this time chips my windshield.

The chip is not that big and I will probably have it fixed before this weekend (hopefully), but my car hasn't even hit 2k miles yet and this happens.

ChrisBlair · 07-08-2013, 05:08 PM

Sucks. I know.

nbsp · 07-08-2013, 05:12 PM

I feel your pain, just last weekend I was on the motorway and had some randomass rock or something fly up and give me a couple scratches on the passengers side.

Now I need to figure out how to get and use a touch up kit (IOM)

camaro1350 · 07-08-2013, 06:05 PM

Feel your pain, mine happened at 500 miles. :( Fixed and good to go now.

Avenging Orange · 07-08-2013, 06:28 PM

Got mine on Route 66. Thought it was 'get your kicks on route 66.' Not ' get your chips.'

Its a battle scar......gives it character .

pmandeep · 07-08-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nbsp

I feel your pain, just last weekend I was on the motorway and had some randomass rock or something fly up and give me a couple scratches on the passengers side.

Now I need to figure out how to get and use a touch up kit (IOM)

I know man. Hopefully you will have it fixed up soon. Do let me know on how you go about getting the touch up kit. I remember the first day I got my car, my brother swung open the door and it hit my old car which was sitting right next to it a little bit, nothing noticeable but would still like to know where can I get some in future when I need it.

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Originally Posted by camaro1350

Feel your pain, mine happened at 500 miles. :( Fixed and good to go now.

Is it noticeable or its like it never happened? I just got off the phone with my Insurance company and have setup a claim. Someone is suppose to be coming out to fix the chip on Thursday.

inf3rno · 07-08-2013, 06:37 PM

Same thing happened to me at 1500 miles.

Fixed it with safelite services...but it came back eventually....So i called them about the issue and they replaced the whole windshield with the OEM....

Happy now...

pmandeep · 07-08-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by inf3rno

Same thing happened to me at 1500 miles.

Fixed it with safelite services...but it came back eventually....So i called them about the issue and they replaced the whole windshield with the OEM....

Happy now...

Nice. Did you have to pay anything for the replacement or was it covered under some sort of repair warranty?

camaro1350 · 07-08-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pmandeep

I know man. Hopefully you will have it fixed up soon. Do let me know on how you go about getting the touch up kit. I remember the first day I got my car, my brother swung open the door and it hit my old car which was sitting right next to it a little bit, nothing noticeable but would still like to know where can I get some in future when I need it.

Is it noticeable or its like it never happened? I just got off the phone with my Insurance company and have setup a claim. Someone is suppose to be coming out to fix the chip on Thursday.

Yes, it's there but very small. If you didn't know where it happened you will never notice it. However, I do but just because it's me. I didn't claim it since it only cost me $20 to fix it. But if it gets worse I have a $50 replacement windshield coverage. It's cheap like a $1 more a month

USMCSSGT-RET · 07-08-2013, 07:44 PM

Sucks! Got my crack about a month ago....on the way to work on my day off! USAA fixes it for free though through safelite, so after a new windshield, recaulk to it, then another new one, everything is good (first one leaked air and water).

pmandeep · 07-08-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1350

Yes, it's there but very small. If you didn't know where it happened you will never notice it. However, I do but just because it's me. I didn't claim it since it only cost me $20 to fix it. But if it gets worse I have a $50 replacement windshield coverage. It's cheap like a $1 more a month

I see, I think if that is the case then even I will be able to see it, cuz since I know where it happened I will always keep looking and trying to find it after its fixed. Just won't be able to help it. :P The reason I ended up actually filing a claim was because, what is the point of having and paying for the insurance if I don't end up using the benefits for which I am paying the hard earned money.

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Originally Posted by USMCSSGT-RET

Sucks! Got my crack about a month ago....on the way to work on my day off! USAA fixes it for free though through safelite, so after a new windshield, recaulk to it, then another new one, everything is good (first one leaked air and water).

I see, I am really happy that it worked out for you. How did you end up getting the crack? A chip turned into a crack or was it something worst? I am waiting to see how the repair will look, guess will have to just wait till Thursday to find out.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-08-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pmandeep

Coming back from my work. Its a long drive for me, I am driving in the lane all the way to the left, and I hear a rock hit the car and so I start looking for a chip on the windshield along with my work colleague, I don't see anything while I am trying to look for any chips to the windshield and right then a second one comes and this time chips my windshield.

The chip is not that big and I will probably have it fixed before this weekend (hopefully), but my car hasn't even hit 2k miles yet and this happens.

Wow pmandeep,

Really sorry that your vehicle had to succumb to this unfortunate circumstance. Please keep us updated on the repair process.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Firefighter · 07-08-2013, 08:23 PM

Same thing happened to mine at about 1200 miles (iirc) Safelite came out and did that resin BS. It made it better but I can still find it. I just don't want to break the seal on the car yet.

I like the battle scar idea...

ORANGE U NV · 07-08-2013, 08:33 PM

I had the windshield replaced for a chip almost 2 years ago...... just got another 2 weeks ago.(I'm almost at 45K on mileage) I swear as a kid I don't remeber this happening this often. Same thing to my Toyota truck too.

07-08-2013, 05:02 PM	#1
pmandeep Drives: 2013 VR 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 266	Got a chip on my windshield today! :( Coming back from my work. Its a long drive for me, I am driving in the lane all the way to the left, and I hear a rock hit the car and so I start looking for a chip on the windshield along with my work colleague, I don't see anything while I am trying to look for any chips to the windshield and right then a second one comes and this time chips my windshield. The chip is not that big and I will probably have it fixed before this weekend (hopefully), but my car hasn't even hit 2k miles yet and this happens. __________________ 2013 Victory Red 2LT/RS "I don't break rules. I just bend'em - a lot!" -Sideswipe

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ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Sucks. I know. __________________

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camaro1350 Drives: 2013 Camaro RS 1LT, 6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 603	Feel your pain, mine happened at 500 miles. :( Fixed and good to go now. __________________

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Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Got mine on Route 66. Thought it was 'get your kicks on route 66.' Not ' get your chips.' Its a battle scar......gives it character . __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-08-2013, 06:37 PM	#7
inf3rno Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 483	Same thing happened to me at 1500 miles. Fixed it with safelite services...but it came back eventually....So i called them about the issue and they replaced the whole windshield with the OEM.... Happy now... __________________ Build Thread:

07-08-2013, 05:12 PM	#3
nbsp Drives: 2013 2SS/RS IOM/IOM Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 114 View My Garage	I feel your pain, just last weekend I was on the motorway and had some randomass rock or something fly up and give me a couple scratches on the passengers side. Now I need to figure out how to get and use a touch up kit (IOM)

07-08-2013, 07:44 PM	#10
USMCSSGT-RET Drives: '14 SIM 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,412	Sucks! Got my crack about a month ago....on the way to work on my day off! USAA fixes it for free though through safelite, so after a new windshield, recaulk to it, then another new one, everything is good (first one leaked air and water). __________________

07-08-2013, 08:23 PM	#13
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Same thing happened to mine at about 1200 miles (iirc) Safelite came out and did that resin BS. It made it better but I can still find it. I just don't want to break the seal on the car yet. I like the battle scar idea...

07-08-2013, 08:33 PM	#14
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	I had the windshield replaced for a chip almost 2 years ago...... just got another 2 weeks ago.(I'm almost at 45K on mileage) I swear as a kid I don't remeber this happening this often. Same thing to my Toyota truck too. __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).