POLL: Does you windshield fog up at all when running your A/C? - Page 2

SCullen · 09-17-2016, 09:24 AM

It happens to me but it's not a showstopper. There's an easy work-around (just raise the temp). You can also use the wipers to clear the windshield.

It only happens in areas of high humidity and usually only in the morning or evening when the sun is down. The sun shining down on the windshield will usually warm it up enough that it doesn't occur.

Bottom line is don't let it be a reason to not buy the car.

classicrockr · 09-17-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SCullen

It happens to me but it's not a showstopper. There's an easy work-around (just raise the temp). You can also use the wipers to clear the windshield.

It only happens in areas of high humidity and usually only in the morning or evening when the sun is down. The sun shining down on the windshield will usually warm it up enough that it doesn't occur.

Bottom line is don't let it be a reason to not buy the car.

It may be, for those that want to use their a/c whenever they want, at whatever temp they want

sonnydurden · 09-17-2016, 03:23 PM

Yes.. mine does as well. It's only a matter of time before someone has an accident from the fogging of the windows... but I believe it's only prevalent in parts of the country with very high humidity.

nbryant · 09-17-2016, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by classicrockr

It may be, for those that want to use their a/c whenever they want, at whatever temp they want

Guess you need to shop for a different car then!

classicrockr · 09-18-2016, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nbryant

Guess you need to shop for a different car then!

If that was directed at me, then its a stupid statement for you to make, seeing as how I've already got a 2016.

I was saying that in regards to those CURRENTLY shopping for a car.

LT4Greg · 09-18-2016, 11:15 AM

My 16 does it too especially in the morning if it's cool outside and I have the air running. Most of the time I keep mine on 72 degrees. I don't understand the big deal about this issue. My 2005 Silverado 1500 does it and my 2010 SS used to have the issue too but I always turned the temp up a little and it usually cleared up. This issue is not that big of a deal IMO and should not keep anyone from buying a Gen6 Camaro. I think you will find all modern vehicles have this same issue. For the person that started this post get that 17 1LE and enjoy the hell out of it!!

davet435 · 09-18-2016, 11:32 AM

I've had my car several months and have only had the problem once. I think the humidity was at 70+ percent.

Wheel Team 6 · 09-18-2016, 12:46 PM

Just because some aren't having this issue or it doesn't seem like it's a big deal to them doesn't mean it doesn't exist or others are not having this issue.

Last Saturday night a friend of mine was up from South Florida visiting. Was his first time checking out the new gen camaro. He loved the car but literally was like wtf when I had to shut the AC off as the windshield was fogging so bad. Turned both zones up to 79 low fan and it was still fogging up enough to prevent seeing out the windshield. AC in my car is useless. It was at 10 o'clock at night. We were pouring sweat when we got out of the car at the store.

I love the car. It's fast, handles, and brakes great. I look at the mustang and challengers and think damn this gen 6 camaro is so much more of an all around car it's not even funny. I plan on sticking with this car even if it means I have to design and make some sort of a dash cover for it.

Regardless the argument from those who deem it not an issue why don't you ride in our cars and see just how uncomfortable it is. See how you can't even utilize the vehicle due to this. It is annoying and a safety hazard that the AC system is so poorly designed that this is considered normal by GM and they won't correct it.

I've owned almost all gm cars my whole life and never did I have this issue. The fog isn't on the inside of the windshield which fog x would correct. It's on the outside due to the dash vertical vents hammering the windshield with cold air. In torso only vent mode this should be sealed off.

The sad part is those of us dealing with this issue can't get any assistance correcting it from GM. We also can't say anything about it on here without getting smart remarks directed at us. Matter of fact it's not just this issue but any issue that people deal with and bring up about these cars seems to bring the fan boys out of the woodworks to fight til the death defending their favorite vehicle. It's as if they can't accept that their favorite car has some flaws as great of a car it is and don't dare be the one to point it out either.

nbryant · 09-18-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by classicrockr

If that was directed at me, then its a stupid statement for you to make, seeing as how I've already got a 2016.

I was saying that in regards to those CURRENTLY shopping for a car.

I knew what you had.

Here are other questions that need to be added. Does it only happen when you select the defrost mode with the A/C? How often does it happen when you do not select defrost mode? What is the temperature differential you have it set at compared to the OAT?

Point being many have realized there is a means of controlling it and do. Is it optimal, sounds like it's not for some but it does seem to be controllable if you control your settings.

classicrockr · 09-18-2016, 01:47 PM

I understand what you're saying, thank you.

Mine has done it it every conceivable configurations; morning, afternoon & evening. And in this day & age, simple lack of observation is the only reason something like this happens.

Richard0nee · 09-18-2016, 02:28 PM

I feel bad for you guys that are going through this. AC is very important especially on summer, humid days.

What baffles me, if it was indeed a design flaw, why aren't all the Gen 6th having this issue?

Again, I feel terrible for the ones going thru this :/

classicrockr · 09-18-2016, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard0nee

I feel bad for you guys that are going through this. AC is very important especially on summer, humid days.

What baffles me, if it was indeed a design flaw, why aren't all the Gen 6th having this issue?

Again, I feel terrible for the ones going thru this :/

It's because it happens in the humid regions of the country. From what I understand, the west coast is not very humid. They probably did most of their product testing in areas without much humidity

nbryant · 09-18-2016, 05:22 PM

And doesn't seem to be the '16's alone:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46372

http://www.kia-forums.com/3g-2012-ri...d-fogging.html

https://priuschat.com/threads/foggy-...-hazard.68547/

nbryant · 09-18-2016, 05:28 PM

Actually stumbled across this and it's not bad.

https://blog.allstate.com/deal-foggy-windows/

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09-17-2016, 09:24 AM	#15
SCullen Converts Oxygen to CO2 Drives: 2016 Black SS Convertable Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 170	It happens to me but it's not a showstopper. There's an easy work-around (just raise the temp). You can also use the wipers to clear the windshield. It only happens in areas of high humidity and usually only in the morning or evening when the sun is down. The sun shining down on the windshield will usually warm it up enough that it doesn't occur. Bottom line is don't let it be a reason to not buy the car. __________________ 2016 Black 2SS Vert A8 MRC NPP

09-18-2016, 11:15 AM	#20
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	My 16 does it too especially in the morning if it's cool outside and I have the air running. Most of the time I keep mine on 72 degrees. I don't understand the big deal about this issue. My 2005 Silverado 1500 does it and my 2010 SS used to have the issue too but I always turned the temp up a little and it usually cleared up. This issue is not that big of a deal IMO and should not keep anyone from buying a Gen6 Camaro. I think you will find all modern vehicles have this same issue. For the person that started this post get that 17 1LE and enjoy the hell out of it!! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

09-18-2016, 11:32 AM	#21
davet435 davet Drives: 2016 2SS Mosaic Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 854 View My Garage	I've had my car several months and have only had the problem once. I think the humidity was at 70+ percent. __________________ Replacement car ordered 2/02/2016 2/03/16 2500 2/04/16 3000 no TPW 2/8/16 3000 TPW 2/29 2/18/16 3400 3/3/16 3800 3/4/16 4B00 3/5/16 4300 3/7/16 4200!!!

09-18-2016, 12:46 PM	#22
Wheel Team 6 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Port Richey Florida Posts: 455	Fogging windshield Just because some aren't having this issue or it doesn't seem like it's a big deal to them doesn't mean it doesn't exist or others are not having this issue. Last Saturday night a friend of mine was up from South Florida visiting. Was his first time checking out the new gen camaro. He loved the car but literally was like wtf when I had to shut the AC off as the windshield was fogging so bad. Turned both zones up to 79 low fan and it was still fogging up enough to prevent seeing out the windshield. AC in my car is useless. It was at 10 o'clock at night. We were pouring sweat when we got out of the car at the store. I love the car. It's fast, handles, and brakes great. I look at the mustang and challengers and think damn this gen 6 camaro is so much more of an all around car it's not even funny. I plan on sticking with this car even if it means I have to design and make some sort of a dash cover for it. Regardless the argument from those who deem it not an issue why don't you ride in our cars and see just how uncomfortable it is. See how you can't even utilize the vehicle due to this. It is annoying and a safety hazard that the AC system is so poorly designed that this is considered normal by GM and they won't correct it. I've owned almost all gm cars my whole life and never did I have this issue. The fog isn't on the inside of the windshield which fog x would correct. It's on the outside due to the dash vertical vents hammering the windshield with cold air. In torso only vent mode this should be sealed off. The sad part is those of us dealing with this issue can't get any assistance correcting it from GM. We also can't say anything about it on here without getting smart remarks directed at us. Matter of fact it's not just this issue but any issue that people deal with and bring up about these cars seems to bring the fan boys out of the woodworks to fight til the death defending their favorite vehicle. It's as if they can't accept that their favorite car has some flaws as great of a car it is and don't dare be the one to point it out either.

09-17-2016, 03:23 PM	#17
sonnydurden Drives: ‘16 1SS & ‘19 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 2,086	Yes.. mine does as well. It's only a matter of time before someone has an accident from the fogging of the windows... but I believe it's only prevalent in parts of the country with very high humidity.

09-18-2016, 01:47 PM	#24
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	I understand what you're saying, thank you. Mine has done it it every conceivable configurations; morning, afternoon & evening. And in this day & age, simple lack of observation is the only reason something like this happens.

09-18-2016, 02:28 PM	#25
Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	I feel bad for you guys that are going through this. AC is very important especially on summer, humid days. What baffles me, if it was indeed a design flaw, why aren't all the Gen 6th having this issue? Again, I feel terrible for the ones going thru this :/

09-18-2016, 05:22 PM	#27
nbryant Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 627	And doesn't seem to be the '16's alone: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46372 http://www.kia-forums.com/3g-2012-ri...d-fogging.html https://priuschat.com/threads/foggy-...-hazard.68547/ __________________ 2SS, A8, NPP, Nav, Sun Roof, Bose Audio, MM Catch Can, RPI chin splitter

09-18-2016, 05:28 PM	#28
nbryant Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 627	Actually stumbled across this and it's not bad. https://blog.allstate.com/deal-foggy-windows/ __________________ 2SS, A8, NPP, Nav, Sun Roof, Bose Audio, MM Catch Can, RPI chin splitter

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