Bumper & Fascia Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 thermostatic 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

Refer to GENERAL PLASTIC REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS for repair or refinishing information on the fascia.

Be care around the theft deterrent labels.