Bumper and Fascia Description
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General Motors passenger vehicle bumpers are designed in order to withstand a collision into a fixed barrier at 4 km/h (2.5 mph). After absorbing the energy of the collision, the energy absorbers rebound to 80-90 percent of their original position. The energy absorbing capability of the front bumper and the rear bumper systems is achieved through a foam type energy absorbing structure in each bumper.
The following components are made of thermo plastic olefin or urethane:
- The front bumper fascia
- The rear bumper fascia
The thermo plastic olefin and urethane perform the following functions:
- Withstand minor impact
- Return to the original shape
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