Bumper and Fascia Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

General Motors passenger vehicle bumper are designed to withstand a collision into a fixed barrier at 5 mph (8 km/h). After absorbing the energy of the collision, the bumper energy absorbers rebound to 80-90 percent of their original position. The bumper energy absorbing capability of the front and the rear bumper systems is achieved through one of the following components in each bumper:

A honeycomb type energy absorbing structure
A foam type energy absorbing structure

The front and the rear bumper fascias are made of urethane. Urethane withstands minor impact and returns to the original shape.