GM's New Camaro Front Bumper with EXTRA HOLES? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camaro21 · 04-29-2011, 09:25 AM

Due to alot of road rash (60,000 miles) and wanting to get rid of the AAC RGB Scanner light in the mail slot, I purchased a new front bumper from Huffines Chevrolet in Plano, TX to have new T3 ports that I purchased at C5Fest from ACS Composit installed and bumper painted. When I picked up the bumper I noticed that it had 3 openings that my original bumper did not have.

1 under each headlight and 1 on the right side of the bumper in the front.

Since the T3 ports were already cut out and the bumper painted, I cannot return it. My rep from the dealer says it must have been boxed wrong... The bumper was ordered from my VIN.

When I called the dealership to find out what went in the HOLES, they pulled up the parts catalog and didn't find ANYTHING. They went to the lot to look at all of the new Camaro's they had there, NOTHING, No Holes. My rep said he would call GM to find out what they were and get back with me. He called me back several hours later and informed me that the 2 holes (ports) under the headlights will be for De-Icers and the one in the front of the bumper is for a Tow Hook. No parts are available yet..

. I had my vinyl guy cut a couple of small vinyl circles to cover up the holes under the headlights and the hole in the front of the bumper has a cover.

I don't know if this will be an option or if it will be standard, but I know in TEXAS, I don't need headlight De-Icers..

Here are a couple of pictures (with vinyl installed over the holes under headlights) and the cover for the tow hook in the front of the bumper.

Here are a couple of pictures that I took

vart · 04-29-2011, 10:03 AM

That tow hook hole is in a horrible spot.

CAPT D · 04-29-2011, 10:06 AM

What were they thinking?

Teddydog · 04-29-2011, 10:09 AM

I wonder if that is an export bumper. Tie down hooks are usually used when shipping by, eh, ship. De-icers for a European market?

Rob

montreal2010yellow · 04-29-2011, 10:30 AM

Definively European bumper. GM really did miss on that one.

The Stig · 04-29-2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddydog

I wonder if that is an export bumper. Tie down hooks are usually used when shipping by, eh, ship. De-icers for a European market?

Rob

Ding Ding Ding

In the European model the headlights had a little cleaner part (much like the windshield cleaner). If you do some searching I know you will find a diagram of it on here somewhere.

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-29-2011, 10:53 AM

maybe you got the track(SSX) bumper..

Camaro21 · 04-29-2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

maybe you got the track(SSX) bumper..

Either way I don't like it, but because I didn't inspect it before it was cut and painted and I stuck with it !!

Russo · 04-29-2011, 01:10 PM

im guessing thats headlight washer holes... there should be one on each side.. id find the OE kit for the sprayer and install it! i bet it'd be cool and unique!

GearheadSS · 04-29-2011, 01:28 PM

That's the export bumper. Keith, I'd raise hell until they took it back since it's the wrong bumper for your car.

Camaro21 · 04-29-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearheadSS

That's the export bumper. Keith, I'd raise hell until they took it back since it's the wrong bumper for your car.

Jeff, I already had it cut for the T3 Ports & Painted.. I would have to purchase another set of ports (probably would damage these getting them out due to they are epoxied in, plus the cost of another paint job. I have been talking with JD at Huffines and he said he would go 1/2 with me for the nozzles, etc for the bumper. If you can find a picture of what they look like and email to me would be great..

keithshaulis@sbcglobal.net

Thanks

DarkneSS · 04-29-2011, 02:03 PM

Ah that sucks. How come you cant get GM to give you a new one if they didnt give you the correct part?

THATS NO M00N · 04-29-2011, 02:20 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...109383&page=28

Here's the thread about the headlight washers.

GearheadSS · 04-30-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro21

Jeff, I already had it cut for the T3 Ports & Painted.. I would have to purchase another set of ports (probably would damage these getting them out due to they are epoxied in, plus the cost of another paint job. I have been talking with JD at Huffines and he said he would go 1/2 with me for the nozzles, etc for the bumper. If you can find a picture of what they look like and email to me would be great..

keithshaulis@sbcglobal.net

Thanks

Wow. That sucks man. Still, even though you didn't inspect, it's still their error in ordering the wrong part. They should eat it.

04-29-2011, 09:25 AM	#1
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	GM's New Camaro Front Bumper with EXTRA HOLES? Due to alot of road rash (60,000 miles) and wanting to get rid of the AAC RGB Scanner light in the mail slot, I purchased a new front bumper from Huffines Chevrolet in Plano, TX to have new T3 ports that I purchased at C5Fest from ACS Composit installed and bumper painted. When I picked up the bumper I noticed that it had 3 openings that my original bumper did not have. 1 under each headlight and 1 on the right side of the bumper in the front. Since the T3 ports were already cut out and the bumper painted, I cannot return it. My rep from the dealer says it must have been boxed wrong... The bumper was ordered from my VIN. When I called the dealership to find out what went in the HOLES, they pulled up the parts catalog and didn't find ANYTHING. They went to the lot to look at all of the new Camaro's they had there, NOTHING, No Holes. My rep said he would call GM to find out what they were and get back with me. He called me back several hours later and informed me that the 2 holes (ports) under the headlights will be for De-Icers and the one in the front of the bumper is for a Tow Hook. No parts are available yet.. . I had my vinyl guy cut a couple of small vinyl circles to cover up the holes under the headlights and the hole in the front of the bumper has a cover. I don't know if this will be an option or if it will be standard, but I know in TEXAS, I don't need headlight De-Icers.. Here are a couple of pictures (with vinyl installed over the holes under headlights) and the cover for the tow hook in the front of the bumper. Here are a couple of pictures that I took Attached Images

04-29-2011, 10:30 AM	#5
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Definively European bumper. GM really did miss on that one. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

04-29-2011, 02:20 PM	#13
THATS NO M00N it's a space station! Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 123 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...109383&page=28 Here's the thread about the headlight washers. __________________

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