Original GM Bumpers

Your factory bumper is the part of your GM car or truck body that absorbs impact energy during accidents. It's generally designed to minimize the effects of different vehicle heights in a collision. Bumpers also help protect pedestrians from worse injuries from internal car parts. Most OEM bumpers like those of GM are made of durable plastic. They often contain hidden aluminum or steel reinforcement bars. Some bumpers even incorporate polypropylene in order to better absorb the energy of being hit. Many serve style purposes only, while others have built-in lights and different overhang lengths. If you generally drive on paved roads, most common bumpers are more than adequate. Smaller ones can even positively affect fuel economy. But if you drive off-road, a steel bumper with a longer overhang might be better protection from trees, rocks, and trail obstacles. Eventually, bumpers get damaged, whether by other vehicles or dirt and debris. If yours is still secure, it's okay to drive with in most cases. However, if it's at risk of coming off, it can affect your ability to drive. It's sometimes even illegal to drive without a bumper, depending on the state you live in. Luckily, repairing or replacing a bumper takes a day or two tops, assuming no other underlying issues. You can take care of it yourself, and our online auto parts center can help. Check out our wide selection of GM bumpers and put in an order for what fits your car, truck, or SUV. We'll ship it out to you quickly!