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?

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?

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.

Lobo, welcome to the world of HUMMER owners.

Yep, It's a HUMMER thing!

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.

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

<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...

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.

<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>


Same in MI.

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

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.

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

<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....

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.

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.