Up to date recommendations for front wind shield replacement.

[COdogman]

I had a chip repaired at my local Safelite and they said they are approved now to do replacements/ calibration. This was in April.

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[CBRacerX]

It might be useful to put a windshield repair kit under the rear seats and attempt to fix these on the road when small hits happen to try and stop the growth of a small section into something that requires windscreen replacement.

 

[R1Sky Business]

I had a chip repaired at my local Safelite and they said they are approved now to do replacements/ calibration. This was in April.

Cost?

 

[COdogman]

Cost?

I didn't actually get that info. I asked the Tech about it as he was going over the repair and giving my keys back to me. Maybe he doesn't know what he's talking about, but he knew about the delay in being able to do it and said they had replaced one Rivian windshield at that point. ?‍

 

[josephponline]

R1T purchased March 2023 and now on my third windshield (2nd replacement). My 2nd replacement was within 4 weeks of my 1st replacement.

State Farm, $0 windshield policy. Had to take it into Rivian and pay them direct, and then get reimbursed by State Farm. Altogether an easy process.

The more upright windshield as in many trucks, and of course Colorado I70 has given my R1T windshield hell ... I personally believe it's due to a thinner, or less structurally secure OEM windshield by Rivian, but that's an opinion and not fact.

State Farm wanted me to use Safelight which I declined as when I inquired about it they said they could do the replacement, but then Rivian would have to do the calibration. I didn't bother and just had the Rivian Service Center in Colorado Springs do it both times. It's a 4 hour job as far as I can tell as it seems to be quite involved from what videos I've seen online.

 

[Schaef]

R1T purchased March 2023 and now on my third windshield (2nd replacement). My 2nd replacement was within 4 weeks of my 1st replacement.

State Farm, $0 windshield policy. Had to take it into Rivian and pay them direct, and then get reimbursed by State Farm. Altogether an easy process.

The more upright windshield as in many trucks, and of course Colorado I70 has given my R1T windshield hell ... I personally believe it's due to a thinner, or less structurally secure OEM windshield by Rivian, but that's an opinion and not fact.

State Farm wanted me to use Safelight which I declined as when I inquired about it they said they could do the replacement, but then Rivian would have to do the calibration. I didn't bother and just had the Rivian Service Center in Colorado Springs do it both times. It's a 4 hour job as far as I can tell as it seems to be quite involved from what videos I've seen online.

I’m on the same timeline as you. Bought in March 2023 had two replacements before the end of Summer 2023. Nothing since then. Did your insurance jump up also? My agent shopped around and couldn’t find anything better. She said all electric vehicles are getting bumped up, but I’m wondering if the windshields are the reason.

 

[josephponline]

I’m on the same timeline as you. Bought in March 2023 had two replacements before the end of Summer 2023. Nothing since then. Did your insurance jump up also? My agent shopped around and couldn’t find anything better. She said all electric vehicles are getting bumped up, but I’m wondering if the windshields are the reason.

Insurance hasn't jumped up yet, here's hoping it doesn't!

 

[R1Sky Business]

R1T purchased March 2023 and now on my third windshield (2nd replacement). My 2nd replacement was within 4 weeks of my 1st replacement.

State Farm, $0 windshield policy. Had to take it into Rivian and pay them direct, and then get reimbursed by State Farm. Altogether an easy process.

The more upright windshield as in many trucks, and of course Colorado I70 has given my R1T windshield hell ... I personally believe it's due to a thinner, or less structurally secure OEM windshield by Rivian, but that's an opinion and not fact.

State Farm wanted me to use Safelight which I declined as when I inquired about it they said they could do the replacement, but then Rivian would have to do the calibration. I didn't bother and just had the Rivian Service Center in Colorado Springs do it both times. It's a 4 hour job as far as I can tell as it seems to be quite involved from what videos I've seen online.

Cost?

 

[josephponline]

Cost?

I think the first replacement came in at just under $1,800, the second was just under $1,700. The labor was the variable component if I recall.

 

[azbill]

Just replaced my windshield in April, took a hit today and have three long cracks from the impact location. Its on the passenger side, so I will ignore it for now. We need an aftermarket brand with better glass, way to fragile.

 

[RivianOwner2022]

So had an interstate incident. Trailer truck kindly sprayed me with gravel. Have a severe impact fracture that will require front windshield replacement. Thanks.

I literally got a crack in my windshield driving my R1T home after picking it up in Denver. Luckily, I drove directly to Safelite and had it filled. Within the next 6 months I got two more small cracks from rocks that were so small they were barely audible. Luckily, both were not on on the driver's side and easily repaired. After looking at discussions on the Rivian Forum regarding how difficult and expensive it is to get the glass replaced, I decided to pay the $500 to get an ExoShield put on top of the glass. Best decision, as I have heard similar pings on my windshield and nary even a mark. I have to admit that it is worth $500 for the peace of mind...as I had started worrying constantly about my windshield.

 

[adam12]

Update. So OEM replacement at safelight was blocked by the safelight supplier. Went back for a reinstall and the technician refitted the plastic trim at the base of the windshield. It seemed solid, but after a short drive it flopped back out of place. As there is a fair amount of electronics below the windshield- in my mind cannot leave in this condition long term. Back to safelight tomorrow for "hopefully" a definitive fix with aftermarket windshield.

If I could travel back in time I would have let Rivian do the re-install from the beginning. Hindsight is 20/20.

 

[adam12]

I literally got a crack in my windshield driving my R1T home after picking it up in Denver. Luckily, I drove directly to Safelite and had it filled. Within the next 6 months I got two more small cracks from rocks that were so small they were barely audible. Luckily, both were not on on the driver's side and easily repaired. After looking at discussions on the Rivian Forum regarding how difficult and expensive it is to get the glass replaced, I decided to pay the $500 to get an ExoShield put on top of the glass. Best decision, as I have heard similar pings on my windshield and nary even a mark. I have to admit that it is worth $500 for the peace of mind...as I had started worrying constantly about my windshield.

thanks for the suggestion. Still trying to get a reasonable repair completed. See below thread

 

[adam12]

Ok it took 3 trips to safelight - Walked away with a successful aftermarket install of windshield. Still have to have the calibration looked into, but at this time no issues noted with camera or wiper sensor.

Probably from a time perspective OEM install at Rivian the best approach. Thanks for all the responses.

 

[shap]

Ok it took 3 trips to safelight - Walked away with a successful aftermarket install of windshield. Still have to have the calibration looked into, but at this time no issues noted with camera or wiper sensor.

Probably from a time perspective OEM install at Rivian the best approach. Thanks for all the responses.

I hope the aftermarket windshield has a better quality than OEM, keep us posted please

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