2016 Chevrolet Corvette: Windshield cracked
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Corvette report: windshield cracked. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 6,250 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2016 Corvette in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11639504 (filed 01/29/2025): “Overview: beginning sometime in 2020, the coating of the rearview inside mirror began to degrade and lose its reflective capability. by [xxx] visibility through the mirror was so bad that i had to have it replaced by the local chevy dealership. because it was …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11437646 (filed 10/21/2021): “The top drivers side of the windshield has a 2" hairline crack that you cannot feel from the outside of the vehicle. numerous corvette forum sites have discussions regarding this to be a manufacturer assembly flaw. apparently there is some left over welding ma…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace windshield (1 reports) windows /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $950 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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