John Laninga Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 I have a relatively new toad (2016 Chevy Traverse, with 11,000 miles). Today I parked the car at a fast food joint and had a quick lunch. When I git back to the car there was a "S" shaped crack from the bottom of the windshield going about 8" towards the middle, right in front of the driver. I'm positive it wasn't there when I parked it. Now I'm sure my insurance will cover this, but I am in the middle of Colorado and there is no glass place anywhere near. If needed, I can get to one but it is a 2 hour drive. Question is, if I don't do anything until I get to my home base in Houston a 4 months, am I risking serious problems? I'm prepared to do what it takes but I also want to try to take the easiest way to fix this. John 2015 Entegra Aspire 44B diesel pusher with 2017 GMC Acadia Denali toad Web site, albums, blog and more here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Call SafeLite glass repair. They will either send a tech to you or will give you the nearest store. Most insurance companies cover windshields 100%. At leat they did when we had our dually. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edatlanta Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Call SafeLite glass repair. They will either send a tech to you or will give you the nearest store. Most insurance companies cover windshields 100%. At leat they did when we had our dually. x2 Ed KM4STL2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, RV Flex Armor Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartmouth01 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 I've seen friends drive around with big cracked windshields for months without problems. I can't personally let it go that long because I'm paranoid, but I have had to drive around for a few days, so i put some clear tape over the crack and hoped for the best. I had to replace my 2500HD windshield once, it was only $170 so i paid out of pocket instead of bothering to go through insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Call your insurance now, that will get a note in your file and save possible aggravation later. Your agent should be able to find you a repair truck that will come to you and replace the glass. Our last repair took about a half hour and was done in our driveway. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 "S" shaped crack from the bottom of the windshield going about 8" towards the middle, right in front of the driver. Most states a crack in front of the driver can get you a ticket. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Gorilla tape below your sight line will hold that glass for a while till you can get the work done. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Too much hand wringing over nothing. On 2 different vehicles, I've driven home with a hole completely through the glass. The 1st was a horse strike on a '71 Nova, that took most of the passenger side out of the windshield. The 2nd was a '11 GMC with a rock from between the duals on a gravel trailer. Cracks everywhere, glass shards everywhere, and a hole I could put a fist through. Admittedly, those vehicles aren't as engineered as a package as the OP, but duct tape, packing tape, or Gorilla tape isn't going to stop crack progression either. Keep an eye on it, expect it to grow, travel on. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 x3 to the Safelite option. If you are in the middle of Colorado, it suggests you may be away from the speeds of Interstate driving, and may also mean you are more likely to be ticketed by State Patrol if they see you driving with a crack in the driver's line of site (you can ask me how I know ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laninga Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Contacted my insurance company (Geico) and they will have Safelite replace the windshield next Monday for the deductible of $50. I'm having it replaced at their shop, since that is easiest for me (and I'm more comfortable for a shop replacement than a field replacement). Best way to handle it, in my opinion... Thanks for your replies. John 2015 Entegra Aspire 44B diesel pusher with 2017 GMC Acadia Denali toad Web site, albums, blog and more here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Darryl....gorilla tape will not keep the crack from spreading but it will hold that glass together if it split in 2. The windshield could possibly hold together even then but why take the chance. The tape is cheap. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 If the plastic in between won't keep the glass together, then there isn't a tape made that will. If it makes you feel better, use it. If you like to throw dollar bills out the window while driving down Hollywood Blvd., who am I to tell you are foolish? I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Well this foolish person is not a windshield expert so I will bow to your unlimited knowledge. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief 62 Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Windshieds of vehicles are two pieces of glass basically laminated together with a film in between. The reason for this is to keep the occupants inside should there be a head on collision. They have been made like this for many years, even before seat belts. It is very difficult to breakout a windshield. I know this from my many years in the fire service and having extricated many more people than I care to remember. Gary & Penny 2015 Lance 1172 2005 Chevy 3500 2013 Bass Tracker 190 Pro Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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