Windows imploding

But, it is also possible for the glass to begin to become concave and for the two lites to "bow" into the center of the IGU. This bowing is usually related to the window size and aspect and also it can be related to the particular environment where the window is beiong used. In extreme cases, the glass can shatter because of the stress of this bowing - or implode - which is the term most often used for this issue. This most likely happens while driving and yes, rocks can kick up and hit the back of your vehicle.

That small nick or chip creates a weakness in the structure of the glass, making it much more susceptible to temperature changes, and other stresses. So later that week, month, or year, when the temperature inside and outside your vehicle is drastically different or significant stress is placed on the glass, it shatters. Again, the windshield and the rest of the glass in your vehicle are made slightly differently.

The windshield is made of two pieces of glass laminated together. The rest of the glass in your car is one pane of safety glass. Sorry to break no pun intended the excitement of the exploding glass mystery. Your glass simply exploded because something hit it before, and the stress of the impact caught up with it later when further stress was added.

Even still, your glass insurance will cover the costs to replace the glass and we are happy to replace any glass in your vehicle, regardless of the cause.

In the meantime, experts say if you have had this problem, make a complaint - both online and with the car company. And if you get it fixed, keep your receipts. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. Drivers want answers for shattering windows. By: Jennifer Bisram. Drivers say it's a dangerous defect and dealerships aren't paying for it.

Tom Esper of Ann Arbor says it happened to him.