I have had two chips in the last 3 weeks. With only 5000 miles on mine it does not seem to be a good percentage. I believe it is because the windshield is so straight. Has anyone else encountered this? We have a lot of trucks on our roads and may be unavoidable. Just curious?

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It took me less than 24 hours to get my first chip. Vertical windshields will generally get more chips and cracks than angled windshields. Check out all the delivery vans/trucks when you drive around and you'll notice lots of cracked windshields.

It took me three weeks to get my second chip.

 

I guess it is the price of having such a cool vehicle.

 

With so many semi's on the road now it's no small wonder we don't all havethem. Glass chips are easily repaired by a glass repair shop.Check with your insurance company first, they will usually waive the comprehensive deductible to repair a windshield versus replacing it (each is different though).

Jenn

 

You're Lucky! I got my first TWO chips in under 500 Miles!

Seriously though, I believe as well that the straight up profile of the windshield might contribute to this conundrum.

 

Yep! A few chips in just the first 1000 miles. Have you noticed the amount of buggage?

 

TONS OF BUGGAGE!!!!![:@]

 

HEY HEY NOW, BE NICE..SOME OF US USE TO/STILL DO DRIVE SEMI'S..

 

Hi Tina, no slam against semi's at all I love the Peterbilt. It's just in Texas the rock haulers and others are bad about not covering their loads. I avoid them as much as I can, had two windshields replaced before on other vehicles.
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Do you guys think those hood bug deflectors would help some? It redirects the air away from the windshield.