2010 Camaro RS Bumper popping out on sides - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

captainjy · 06-15-2018, 12:36 PM

Hi guys, really new to Camaros, loving my recent purchase. I have a few questions and being so new, please forgive the newb questions:

I noticed that the front bumper pops out on each side like the clips or rivets are missing. Are there replacement clips or any suggestions on a good adhesive to hold them?

Side question- anyone know where to get a dark gray rear bumper for my 2010 RS? There's a small puncture on driver side and I'd like to get it replaced.

I'd like to eventually replace the stock engine components with Chevy Orange or some chrome stuff. Any suggestion where to find these?

Appreciate the help!!!!

hrpiii · 06-15-2018, 01:10 PM

a few pictures would help and clarify about the 'popping' out.

Look in the vendors section here, lots of great vendors with plenty of products.

Baldman · 06-15-2018, 01:26 PM

Make sure on that bumper you get Cyber Grey and not Ashen Grey since they changed colors.

Spec · 06-15-2018, 01:53 PM

I remember this before I swapped to the ZL1 fascia. It looks like the bottom front end hit the wheel stop, causing the bottom sides of the fascia to bend, and then causing the corners where they meet the side markers to stick out. I tried to see if there was something that could keep it flush.

I didn't look too hard since I was already looking at the ZL1, but I know what you're talking about... and unfortunately not sure how to fix that either. There are no clips holding those corners down.

Adhesive, double sided tape, doesn't quite work because of where they stick out, there's no real contact for those corners to sit on.

Good luck... if you manage to fix it without hitting a body shop, let us know how you did it. I'm sure you're not the only one with this issue.

splashlog48 · 06-15-2018, 02:04 PM

It happened to me Too when I pulled up to far and backed away from a curb. My loco dealership was close by, And I didn’t see how they did it But it was fixed in about 5 minutes. This was 7 years ago and still holding !!!!

captainjy · 06-16-2018, 12:02 PM

Nice guys, thanks for the replies! I'll take a couple of pics here today, too. Appreciate it!

InFiD3ViL · 06-16-2018, 01:03 PM

I am also dealing with this.

I was in a hurry recently and I ran over my daughter's bicycle...really pissed me off. My own fault for not making sure area was clear, but she has been told a million times not to leave her bike within 1000 feet of my car.

The last pic shows the damage caused when her bike swung up and nailed the side of the fascia. Its bad, but now it gives me a perfect excuse to ZL1 fascia upgrade!

Dusk_2SS · 06-18-2018, 12:57 AM

I have some issues too where the bottom of the bumper hangs uneven. Looks there are mounting holes at the back for a trim support, but it's missing if there is such a thing.

InFiD3ViL · 06-19-2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusk_2SS

I have some issues too where the bottom of the bumper hangs uneven. Looks there are mounting holes at the back for a trim support, but it's missing if there is such a thing.

If you are talking about those holes in my picture, yes, those are the holes left from my OEM GFX front splitter.

Dusk_2SS · 06-19-2018, 07:06 PM

At this point I would remover the whole front bumper, check for anything out of whack, and then place it back on. Most likely will go back in position.

Gordy87 · 06-19-2018, 08:06 PM

Wasnt there a thread related to this, but I believe it was for the rear bumper. Same concept where it was something to do with assembly. Correct me if i'm wrong.

Wizard1183 · 06-19-2018, 09:05 PM

Seems like screws aren’t in correct place or not there? Somethings off...

captainjy · 07-09-2018, 10:36 AM

Most of my screws are broken. I think what's happened is the previous 2 owners as well as myself, the front bumper has caught some curbs when backing out and over time it's pulled it loose, breaking the holes. I swear my front bumper seems like it's barely hanging on. If needed, can I replace the wheel wells that have the holes?

LETHAL2SS · 07-09-2018, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I am also dealing with this.

I was in a hurry recently and I ran over my daughter's bicycle...really pissed me off. My own fault for not making sure area was clear, but she has been told a million times not to leave her bike within 1000 feet of my car.

The last pic shows the damage caused when her bike swung up and nailed the side of the fascia. Its bad, but now it gives me a perfect excuse to ZL1 fascia upgrade!

If this is the problem the OP was referring to, I have had this issue on both of my Camaros after taking the front bumper cover off the first time, What I found is that the small plastic that holds that portion of the cover to the light and body itself is very thin and brittle, what I did was take a small clip style nut, clip it around the plastic that's broken, and then tighten down around that and it will pull the cover to the body tight and snug and keep it there.

The video I'll link below should =show where the nut and bolt is that mounts that section together.

06-15-2018, 12:36 PM	#1
captainjy Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Dark Gray Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 19	2010 Camaro RS Bumper popping out on sides Hi guys, really new to Camaros, loving my recent purchase. I have a few questions and being so new, please forgive the newb questions: I noticed that the front bumper pops out on each side like the clips or rivets are missing. Are there replacement clips or any suggestions on a good adhesive to hold them? Side question- anyone know where to get a dark gray rear bumper for my 2010 RS? There's a small puncture on driver side and I'd like to get it replaced. I'd like to eventually replace the stock engine components with Chevy Orange or some chrome stuff. Any suggestion where to find these? Appreciate the help!!!!

06-15-2018, 01:26 PM	#3
Baldman EMERALD COAST CAMAROS Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cridersvile, OHIO Posts: 2,973	Make sure on that bumper you get Cyber Grey and not Ashen Grey since they changed colors. __________________

06-15-2018, 02:04 PM	#5
splashlog48 Drives: 2011 Green SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CleveBurbs Ohio Posts: 669	It happened to me Too when I pulled up to far and backed away from a curb. My loco dealership was close by, And I didn’t see how they did it But it was fixed in about 5 minutes. This was 7 years ago and still holding !!!! __________________ Edelbrock EForce Blower, RDP custom grind cam with upgrades,Stainless Power Headers with HighFlow Cats, Stainless Power Retro catback, DSS halfshafts, CAI brand CAI, Tuned ON the Dyno by Steve at RDP. SLP rims,All vinyl stripes removed and painted on, custom hand painted pinstriping, Custom leather seats, Lloyds mats,windows tinted, Sparks emblems, Hurst Billit shifter, and too many small items to list. VDI Scissors doors.

06-16-2018, 01:03 PM	#7
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	I am also dealing with this. I was in a hurry recently and I ran over my daughter's bicycle...really pissed me off. My own fault for not making sure area was clear, but she has been told a million times not to leave her bike within 1000 feet of my car. The last pic shows the damage caused when her bike swung up and nailed the side of the fascia. Its bad, but now it gives me a perfect excuse to ZL1 fascia upgrade! Attached Images __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

06-18-2018, 12:57 AM	#8
Dusk_2SS Drives: 2013 Dusk Special Edition 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 125 View My Garage	I have some issues too where the bottom of the bumper hangs uneven. Looks there are mounting holes at the back for a trim support, but it's missing if there is such a thing. __________________

06-15-2018, 01:10 PM	#2
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	a few pictures would help and clarify about the 'popping' out. Look in the vendors section here, lots of great vendors with plenty of products.

06-15-2018, 01:53 PM	#4
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I remember this before I swapped to the ZL1 fascia. It looks like the bottom front end hit the wheel stop, causing the bottom sides of the fascia to bend, and then causing the corners where they meet the side markers to stick out. I tried to see if there was something that could keep it flush. I didn't look too hard since I was already looking at the ZL1, but I know what you're talking about... and unfortunately not sure how to fix that either. There are no clips holding those corners down. Adhesive, double sided tape, doesn't quite work because of where they stick out, there's no real contact for those corners to sit on. Good luck... if you manage to fix it without hitting a body shop, let us know how you did it. I'm sure you're not the only one with this issue.

06-16-2018, 12:02 PM	#6
captainjy Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Dark Gray Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 19	Nice guys, thanks for the replies! I'll take a couple of pics here today, too. Appreciate it!

06-19-2018, 07:06 PM	#10
Dusk_2SS Drives: 2013 Dusk Special Edition 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 125 View My Garage	At this point I would remover the whole front bumper, check for anything out of whack, and then place it back on. Most likely will go back in position. __________________

06-19-2018, 08:06 PM	#11
Gordy87 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 300 View My Garage	Wasnt there a thread related to this, but I believe it was for the rear bumper. Same concept where it was something to do with assembly. Correct me if i'm wrong.

06-19-2018, 09:05 PM	#12
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,232	Seems like screws aren’t in correct place or not there? Somethings off... __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

07-09-2018, 10:36 AM	#13
captainjy Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Dark Gray Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 19	Most of my screws are broken. I think what's happened is the previous 2 owners as well as myself, the front bumper has caught some curbs when backing out and over time it's pulled it loose, breaking the holes. I swear my front bumper seems like it's barely hanging on. If needed, can I replace the wheel wells that have the holes?