Anyone Else Had This Happen to Their Bumper? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SNSSTR · 09-09-2013, 08:24 AM

So I was driving home from a football game this weekend (Hail State!) and on the way back I decided to get a bit of a rush. Got going a bit but not excessive in my opinion, just into 4th. When I got about halfway through 4th, the top portion of my front bumper flips up! It was not windy, I did not hit anything, there was no debris or anything.

So the top part flipped up. The two center plastic pins that hold the bumper/grill were still in place but the plastic had basically pulled forward away from the pins and tore the plastic where those pins went into the grille and bumper. When the top portion of the bumper flipped up, it pulled all the little pop tabs out of the grille and pulled off those brackets that hold it over the grille.

When that top part of the bumper flipped up, it cracked on both sides where the bumper begins to flow downward next to the top corners of the headlights.

I would have thought that at speeds around 120 this wouldn't happen. I've almost gone this fast at the drag strip with no issues whatsoever. The front bumper has never been removed from the car so it should have been on there fine. I know this is partially my fault for trying to go fast but again, I would have thought the car could handle it. I know I'm probably going to get some people saying I shouldn't have been going that fast, but hey, we all have to have fun and if it's a safe place to do it then why not. At least this gives me a legitimate reason to upgrade to a ZL1 front bumper.

Anyway, has anyone else had this happen to them?

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Mikamaro · 09-09-2013, 08:35 AM

You must have an early 2009 built... If I recall correctly a few had the same experience...

SNSSTR · 09-09-2013, 08:37 AM

I believe mine is a very late 2010 build. Car has backup sensors did not have the GM chicklets on the sides.

Bell040 · 09-09-2013, 08:42 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21112

stray bullitt · 09-09-2013, 08:44 AM

That does seem scary, and odd. These cars are made to be capable of 150+ mph, so it would seem reasonable to assume the bodywork would be able to resist wind effect at that speed or less.

TooCool5 · 09-09-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by stray bullitt

That does seem scary, and odd. These cars are made to be capable of 150+ mph, so it would seem reasonable to assume the bodywork would be able to resist wind effect at that speed or less.

X2 very strange indeed.

DesertCamaro · 09-09-2013, 09:05 AM

I had small cracks there on both sides. I fiberglass reinforced them from the inside and had it repainted.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-09-2013, 10:00 AM

Hi Rohdeo16,

I am glad that you are okay! Have you spoken to your dealership or Customer Care yet concerning your Camaro's front end? I would like to help! Will you please private message me? Include your VIN, mileage, name, address, phone number and the name of the dealership you work with. I would like to get a case started for you in our system. I look forward to your reply,

Kelly J
Chevrolet Customer Care

AdamEL · 09-09-2013, 10:09 AM

Whoa...

Lord Ryan · 09-09-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rohdeo16

So I was driving home from a football game this weekend (Hail State!) and on the way back I decided to get a bit of a rush. Got going a bit but not excessive in my opinion, just into 4th. When I got about halfway through 4th, the top portion of my front bumper flips up! It was not windy, I did not hit anything, there was no debris or anything.

So the top part flipped up. The two center plastic pins that hold the bumper/grill were still in place but the plastic had basically pulled forward away from the pins and tore the plastic where those pins went into the grille and bumper. When the top portion of the bumper flipped up, it pulled all the little pop tabs out of the grille and pulled off those brackets that hold it over the grille.

When that top part of the bumper flipped up, it cracked on both sides where the bumper begins to flow downward next to the top corners of the headlights.

I would have thought that at speeds around 120 this wouldn't happen. I've almost gone this fast at the drag strip with no issues whatsoever. The front bumper has never been removed from the car so it should have been on there fine. I know this is partially my fault for trying to go fast but again, I would have thought the car could handle it. I know I'm probably going to get some people saying I shouldn't have been going that fast, but hey, we all have to have fun and if it's a safe place to do it then why not. At least this gives me a legitimate reason to upgrade to a ZL1 front bumper.

Anyway, has anyone else had this happen to them?

Photos:

I disagree! I don't care how much gas you give it, body parts shouldn't start falling off.

SNSSTR · 09-09-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Hi Rohdeo16,

I am glad that you are okay! Have you spoken to your dealership or Customer Care yet concerning your Camaro's front end? I would like to help! Will you please private message me? Include your VIN, mileage, name, address, phone number and the name of the dealership you work with. I would like to get a case started for you in our system. I look forward to your reply,

Kelly J
Chevrolet Customer Care

Thank you, PM sent.

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Originally Posted by Lord Ryan

I disagree! I don't care how much gas you give it, body parts shouldn't start falling off.

Thanks for the vote of confidence! I appreciate the support. Unfortunately I doubt Chevy will take the hit on this because my car is out of warranty.

Lord Ryan · 09-09-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rohdeo16

Thank you, PM sent.

Thanks for the vote of confidence! I appreciate the support. Unfortunately I doubt Chevy will take the hit on this because my car is out of warranty.

I don't know what most of that stuff in your sig is, but It probably wont help your case.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 09-09-2013, 11:34 AM

Several cars had those cracks in them. #230 had to have her front bumper replaced after she was bumped into down low. The front end after taking it off we found cracks in those areas. The car had been to 135MPH passing two log trucks. No time other than that had she been over 75 mph.

SNSSTR · 09-09-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lord Ryan

I don't know what most of that stuff in your sig is, but It probably wont help your case.

Haha you're probably right

09-09-2013, 08:24 AM	#1
SNSSTR All About That Speed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,181	Anyone Else Had This Happen to Their Bumper? So I was driving home from a football game this weekend (Hail State!) and on the way back I decided to get a bit of a rush. Got going a bit but not excessive in my opinion, just into 4th. When I got about halfway through 4th, the top portion of my front bumper flips up! It was not windy, I did not hit anything, there was no debris or anything. So the top part flipped up. The two center plastic pins that hold the bumper/grill were still in place but the plastic had basically pulled forward away from the pins and tore the plastic where those pins went into the grille and bumper. When the top portion of the bumper flipped up, it pulled all the little pop tabs out of the grille and pulled off those brackets that hold it over the grille. When that top part of the bumper flipped up, it cracked on both sides where the bumper begins to flow downward next to the top corners of the headlights. I would have thought that at speeds around 120 this wouldn't happen. I've almost gone this fast at the drag strip with no issues whatsoever. The front bumper has never been removed from the car so it should have been on there fine. I know this is partially my fault for trying to go fast but again, I would have thought the car could handle it. I know I'm probably going to get some people saying I shouldn't have been going that fast, but hey, we all have to have fun and if it's a safe place to do it then why not. At least this gives me a legitimate reason to upgrade to a ZL1 front bumper. Anyway, has anyone else had this happen to them? Photos: __________________ 2010 SS M6 \| 416 CI \| H/C/I \| GPI TUNED \| SNSSTR Last edited by SNSSTR; 09-09-2013 at 08:35 AM.

09-09-2013, 08:37 AM	#3
SNSSTR All About That Speed Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 1,181	I believe mine is a very late 2010 build. Car has backup sensors did not have the GM chicklets on the sides. __________________ 2010 SS M6 \| 416 CI \| H/C/I \| GPI TUNED \| SNSSTR

09-09-2013, 08:42 AM	#4
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21112 __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

09-09-2013, 08:35 AM	#2
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	You must have an early 2009 built... If I recall correctly a few had the same experience... __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

09-09-2013, 08:44 AM	#5
stray bullitt Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire, England Posts: 1,022	That does seem scary, and odd. These cars are made to be capable of 150+ mph, so it would seem reasonable to assume the bodywork would be able to resist wind effect at that speed or less.

09-09-2013, 09:05 AM	#7
DesertCamaro Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 785	I had small cracks there on both sides. I fiberglass reinforced them from the inside and had it repainted.

09-09-2013, 10:00 AM	#8
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	Hi Rohdeo16, I am glad that you are okay! Have you spoken to your dealership or Customer Care yet concerning your Camaro's front end? I would like to help! Will you please private message me? Include your VIN, mileage, name, address, phone number and the name of the dealership you work with. I would like to get a case started for you in our system. I look forward to your reply, Kelly J Chevrolet Customer Care

09-09-2013, 10:09 AM	#9
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,381 View My Garage	Whoa...

09-09-2013, 11:34 AM	#13
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Several cars had those cracks in them. #230 had to have her front bumper replaced after she was bumped into down low. The front end after taking it off we found cracks in those areas. The car had been to 135MPH passing two log trucks. No time other than that had she been over 75 mph.