This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The way the dash is made, anytime there is bright sunlight the reflection on the windshield makes it very difficult to see. This makes it very difficult to drive safely and see what is ahead of you, especially when switching between bright sunlight and a shaded area.
There is an extreme glare in the windshield coming from the dashboard in normal daylight conditions. While a minor glare or in occasion is common, this glare is constant, excessive and reduces road visibility inhibiting operators field of vision. This will cause operating errors and accidents and should be addressed.
Pattern on top of dash makes it very difficult to drive in certain sunlight conditions. All trims of vehicle affected. Vast number of user complaints on Reddit. Incredibly distracting. Concerning. Needs immediate fix. Is a major oversight. See photo attached
The plastics used in the dashboard are very reflective and cause a glare on the windshield would significantly reduces the ability to see. This is most predominant when the vehicle is in the direct sunlight and ahead of you is shaded. There are other people on different forums that complain about this specific issue.
- Shiloh, NC, USA
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The windshield has such a severe glare from reflecting the dashboard in most lighting during the day that it is extremely difficult to see. This poses a safety issue because it is difficult to see pedestrians or other road hazards.
We have been driving the new GM Chevy 2024 Equinox EV for a few days (only 74 miles so far) and it has been great but wanted to report a safety concern with the design of the front dash board and curvature/angle of the windshield. It is as follows. When driving into the sun on a bright sunny day there is a bad reflection from the rippled dashboard back on to the interior windshield. This makes it more difficult to see the road ahead. Leading to driver eye fatigue and possible distractions when driving into bright sunshine.
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- Palmetto Bay, FL, USA