Cracked windshield...

[lobo]

So the other day I ran into a rock...well actually a dump truck was loosing some of it's left-overs and it got me.

I was more than 100 feet behind with several cars inbetween us...

Unfortunately it craked the windshield. Looks like an X about 3/4 of an inch tall and wide....I had it 'fixed' asap because I didn't want it to 'run'.....the crack is visibly less but I still know it's there...it wasn't in the line of site...more middle under the rear view mirror...so I guess I'll survive...but that really sucks!!!

Is this something that will be common since the windshield is so vertical?

[lobo]

So the other day I ran into a rock...well actually a dump truck was loosing some of it's left-overs and it got me.

I was more than 100 feet behind with several cars inbetween us...

Unfortunately it craked the windshield. Looks like an X about 3/4 of an inch tall and wide....I had it 'fixed' asap because I didn't want it to 'run'.....the crack is visibly less but I still know it's there...it wasn't in the line of site...more middle under the rear view mirror...so I guess I'll survive...but that really sucks!!!

Is this something that will be common since the windshield is so vertical?

[HummerNewbie]

Don't know about in Texas but as far as I know, in Florida if your windshield has a crack your insurance company has to replace it at no cost to you. Worth checking into.

[KenP]

Lobo, welcome to the world of HUMMER owners. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[timgco]

Yep, It's a HUMMER thing! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I'm on my second on my 05 SUT. And we are still waiting for the H3 windshields to become available. Ours cracked within the first week.

[lobo]

Well rocks on the road are definitely something I will take special care to aviod....not looking forward to it.

[Dani]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Don't know about in Texas but as far as I know, in Florida if your windshield has a crack your insurance company has to replace it at no cost to you. Worth checking into. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


I need to move to Florida. I was told my windshield in the Element would cost about $350 to replace (that was 2 yrs ago). It got broken when I was shot by a turkey hunter while coming home from my parents. Left a huge nasty bullseye type break in the windshield on the passenger side. It's not in the way when looking out the windshield so I figured I'd just fix it later. Well it's 2 yrs later and it's never gotten any bigger so I figured forget it...let the dealership worry about fixing it when I trade it in.


Hopefully I don't have any trouble with the windshield on the H3...

[KenP]

Really, you need to check with your insurance company. Mine, Liberty Mutual, will repair them FREE. If I have to have the windshield replaced the deductable for it is just $100.

Just remember I'm in VA and regulations may be different in your state.

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Really, you need to check with your insurance company. Mine, Liberty Mutual, will repair them FREE. If I have to have the windshield replaced the deductable for it is just $100.

Just remember I'm in VA and regulations may be different in your state. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

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Same in MI.

[mightypuck]

Are the H3 windshields more susceptible to rocks cracking the windshields due to the upright design? I have experienced cracked windshields on other vehicles with the traditional sloped windshield as well http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[f5fstop]

Probably, since rocks don't glance off like they would with a windshield at a high rake angle. For example, on my Vette the rocks seem to glance off, versus my Wrangler where they hit, stop, and break. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[H3wannabe]

I think coverage and replacement cost depends on your insurance company and policy. I have nationwide and they specifically call out "glass protection" as an option in their policy (which I have).

H3wannabe

[dochummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by lobo:
So the other day I ran into a rock...well actually a dump truck was loosing some of it's left-overs and it got me.

I was more than 100 feet behind with several cars inbetween us...

Unfortunately it craked the windshield. Looks like an X about 3/4 of an inch tall and wide....I had it 'fixed' asap because I didn't want it to 'run'.....the crack is visibly less but I still know it's there...it wasn't in the line of site...more middle under the rear view mirror...so I guess I'll survive...but that really sucks!!!

Is this something that will be common since the windshield is so vertical? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

did you get their plates or business name? Just call them up and let them know...they are responsible....

[lobo]

did you get their plates or business name? Just call them up and let them know...they are responsible....[/QUOTE]

Yes...that's what I hear...but didn't get the information at the time. I won't forget next time....

Also...State Farm at least here in Texas has changed there policy on windshield repair....they no longer waive the deductible.

[Lucci]

On 09-07-05 timgco said <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">And we are still waiting for the H3 windshields to become available. Ours cracked within the first week. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I hope you have gotten it by now. I had mine in the service dept. to repair the noisy roof marker lights and the dealer cracked the windshield. That was afternoon of Aug. 10th. They had windshield overnighted and I had my H3 back at noon on Aug. 12th.