This Should Not Happen!

Frogge · 06-21-2007, 11:43 PM

My Potiac Sunfire is only 5 years old and yet my rear view mirror has fallen off the windshield. My husband and I have both looked at it and agree that the rear view mirror is shotty construction. I have never owned a vehicle in which the mirror falls off. I expect it in a car that's more than 10 years old but 5? This is insane! I shutter to think what's going to happen next! I mean, if I can't keep my rear view mirror up, what else is going to fall to pieces in my car???

Hitman1970 · 06-21-2007, 11:47 PM

Where do you live? What type of environmental conditions has it been exposed to? It should not happen anyway, but it might lead to some speculation in possible answers at least.

drew630 · 06-21-2007, 11:49 PM

O my god, the mirror is falling, the mirror is falling!!! The world is going to end!!!! Please, get over yourself. Its caused by people not cracking his/her windows during the heat of the summer. The glue that holds the mirror up gets to hot and looses its grip. Won't take 5 seconds to glue it back on either.

BTW, this happens on all cars, not just GM's. When you do get the mirror glued back on, remember to crack your windows next time and the glue will last a lot longer.

**shadams** · 06-22-2007, 12:01 AM

Your not serious are you? Thats almost the same as getting a flat tire. This has got to be a joke.

t-rex · 06-22-2007, 12:07 AM

Well if GM uses the same glue for rearview mirrors that they used to stick ceiling liners to their 80s cars, no wonder the mirrors fall off!

asim · 06-22-2007, 12:08 AM

It has happened in my brother's old 1997 Monte Carlo all the time. And that was like in 2001. It isn't a big deal, just go to Wal-Mart and buy some super-super glue and put it right back on. lol

Hitman1970 · 06-22-2007, 12:08 AM

I am sure my 1979 Lebaron did that to me in 1989. Of course I had to use thumb tacks to keep the headliner off my noggin........ what a sweet ride that was.

AndrewGS · 06-22-2007, 12:10 AM

OMG? Now you have to spend $3 on mirror glue!

What's next, the air filter? Geez, I'd get rid of that thing.

triadecho · 06-22-2007, 12:12 AM

My glue-on GM rear view mirrors fall off in all seasons.

Get a $2 glue kit from an auto parts store and read the instructions. Remove the mirror mounting plate with an Allen wrench or torx depending, then stick the %$#@ plate back on the window! Be sure to use a lot of explatives because that helps the glue set faster. Also buy a second kit, because it's going to happen again.

drew630 · 06-22-2007, 12:12 AM

Alright, who wants to bet Frogge will never be back?

Minnesota Nice · 06-22-2007, 12:33 AM

I think you're all missing the point...I don't think a mirror should be falling off on any recently built car.

No, it isn't the end of the world, but it is frustrating. A lot of us look at the Sunfire and think "cheap". A lot of people look at Civics in the same way.

But "cheap" is perspective-based. For many people, the money that any car costs is a huge expense, and regardless of what kind of car a person buys, they expect some level of quality.

I think many of you would be upset if something in your vehicle randomly just fell apart or broke off.

Buicktech · 06-22-2007, 12:42 AM

It can happen to any vehicle, as 90% of windshields are from the same supplier, same can be said for the glue holding the mirror (usually Permatex) and the mirrors too. A friend who works at a Toyota store complained that they had to replace mirrors in like 5 new Corrollas that were all in the same row, pointing the same way in the summer.
If the windshield/car gets too hot the glue will seperate. It sucks, but has NO bearing on the quality of the vehicle.
How has the car operated prior to this?

rearden82 · 06-22-2007, 03:38 AM

Get over yourself. It's a common problem on all cars, especially in hotter climates. If it wasn't, you wouldn't be able to go to Wal-Mart or any parts store and pick up rearview mirror adhesive for $2.

And I find it odd that someone with such high standards would own a Sunfire.

**BigAls87Z28** · 06-22-2007, 03:57 AM

I had to help a lady with her brand new Acura RL with her rearview...it fell right off as she was driving. 4243 miles on it.
It happens, get some glue and put it back on. If the fenders came loose and fell off when driving...then its a different story.

Carver · 06-22-2007, 04:24 AM

LMAO. In the time it took you to register and make this post you could have fixed it.

06-21-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Frogge Walking Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	This Should Not Happen! My Potiac Sunfire is only 5 years old and yet my rear view mirror has fallen off the windshield. My husband and I have both looked at it and agree that the rear view mirror is shotty construction. I have never owned a vehicle in which the mirror falls off. I expect it in a car that's more than 10 years old but 5? This is insane! I shutter to think what's going to happen next! I mean, if I can't keep my rear view mirror up, what else is going to fall to pieces in my car???

06-21-2007, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,936	Re: This Should Not Happen! Where do you live? What type of environmental conditions has it been exposed to? It should not happen anyway, but it might lead to some speculation in possible answers at least. __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS (Black w/ Grey Leather Interior) Wife's Ride: 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL (Charcoal Grey/Silver w/Grey Leather Interior)

06-21-2007, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
drew630 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pulaski TN Drives: 04 Silverado Z71 Posts: 2,774	Re: This Should Not Happen! O my god, the mirror is falling, the mirror is falling!!! The world is going to end!!!! Please, get over yourself. Its caused by people not cracking his/her windows during the heat of the summer. The glue that holds the mirror up gets to hot and looses its grip. Won't take 5 seconds to glue it back on either. BTW, this happens on all cars, not just GM's. When you do get the mirror glued back on, remember to crack your windows next time and the glue will last a lot longer. __________________ My Current Ride: 2004 Z71 Silverado Family: Father 2007 Solstice, Mother 2003 Envoy XL & Bro 2004 Z71 Silverado

06-22-2007, 12:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
shadams GMI Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Hill Country Drives: 07' GMC CREW CAB 08' GMC X-CAB Posts: 3,034	Re: This Should Not Happen! Your not serious are you? Thats almost the same as getting a flat tire. This has got to be a joke. __________________ 2007 GMC Sierra CC Stealth Gray 2008 GMC Sierra XCab Z-71 4x4 Onyx Black 2004 GTO Phantom Black Metallic- GONE - 1998 GMC Sonoma Cherry Red Metallic - GONE - GM/ASE Certified Service Consultant MOE Platinum 04-05-06-07 "Contrary to common belief, planning is complicated and is not run by complete idiots, so you'll just have to trust that the decisions were made on good information that's not made available to you."

06-22-2007, 12:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
t-rex 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Drives: 1997 BMW 328i S Posts: 5,282	Re: This Should Not Happen! Well if GM uses the same glue for rearview mirrors that they used to stick ceiling liners to their 80s cars, no wonder the mirrors fall off! __________________ *Rick Wagoner's next paycheck....*

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06-22-2007, 12:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
asim Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,270	Re: This Should Not Happen! It has happened in my brother's old 1997 Monte Carlo all the time. And that was like in 2001. It isn't a big deal, just go to Wal-Mart and buy some super-super glue and put it right back on. lol __________________ I'll make a new sig. Later.

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Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,936	Re: This Should Not Happen! I am sure my 1979 Lebaron did that to me in 1989. Of course I had to use thumb tacks to keep the headliner off my noggin........ what a sweet ride that was. __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS (Black w/ Grey Leather Interior) Wife's Ride: 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL (Charcoal Grey/Silver w/Grey Leather Interior)

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06-22-2007, 12:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
triadecho 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 184	Re: This Should Not Happen! My glue-on GM rear view mirrors fall off in all seasons. Get a $2 glue kit from an auto parts store and read the instructions. Remove the mirror mounting plate with an Allen wrench or torx depending, then stick the %$#@ plate back on the window! Be sure to use a lot of explatives because that helps the glue set faster. Also buy a second kit, because it's going to happen again.

06-22-2007, 12:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
drew630 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pulaski TN Drives: 04 Silverado Z71 Posts: 2,774	Re: This Should Not Happen! Alright, who wants to bet Frogge will never be back? __________________ My Current Ride: 2004 Z71 Silverado Family: Father 2007 Solstice, Mother 2003 Envoy XL & Bro 2004 Z71 Silverado

06-22-2007, 12:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Minnesota Nice 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minneapolis Drives: 2006 Honda Civic Si Posts: 1,655	Re: This Should Not Happen! I think you're all missing the point...I don't think a mirror should be falling off on any recently built car. No, it isn't the end of the world, but it is frustrating. A lot of us look at the Sunfire and think "cheap". A lot of people look at Civics in the same way. But "cheap" is perspective-based. For many people, the money that any car costs is a huge expense, and regardless of what kind of car a person buys, they expect some level of quality. I think many of you would be upset if something in your vehicle randomly just fell apart or broke off. __________________

06-22-2007, 12:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Buicktech 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON/Daytona Beach, FL Drives: 2000 Regal Posts: 2,186	Re: This Should Not Happen! It can happen to any vehicle, as 90% of windshields are from the same supplier, same can be said for the glue holding the mirror (usually Permatex) and the mirrors too. A friend who works at a Toyota store complained that they had to replace mirrors in like 5 new Corrollas that were all in the same row, pointing the same way in the summer. If the windshield/car gets too hot the glue will seperate. It sucks, but has NO bearing on the quality of the vehicle. How has the car operated prior to this? __________________ 2000 Buick Regal

06-22-2007, 03:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
rearden82 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,057	Re: This Should Not Happen! Get over yourself. It's a common problem on all cars, especially in hotter climates. If it wasn't, you wouldn't be able to go to Wal-Mart or any parts store and pick up rearview mirror adhesive for $2. And I find it odd that someone with such high standards would own a Sunfire.

06-22-2007, 03:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
BigAls87Z28 GMI Mod/Camaro Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,506	Re: This Should Not Happen! I had to help a lady with her brand new Acura RL with her rearview...it fell right off as she was driving. 4243 miles on it. It happens, get some glue and put it back on. If the fenders came loose and fell off when driving...then its a different story. __________________ Any Inside Info? Questions or Coments? Ideas? Email me at BigAl@GMInsidenews.com 1993 Caprice 9C1 1987 Camaro Z28 1972 Camaro RS

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Carver 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Drives: 2007 Milan V6 Posts: 1,865	Re: This Should Not Happen! LMAO. In the time it took you to register and make this post you could have fixed it.

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