Backed Into A Suburban

Zed-Seventy-One · February 13, 2011

Last night, I backed into a suburban with my 08 sierra. I flat out was just not paying attention, let off the brake in reverse, and wham. Anyway, I did not see any damage to the burb, but I crunched the hell outta the thin ass right side bumper on my truck. I do have backup sensors, but I hit it before could react to the beep. Anyway, what am I looking at cost wise to get the right side piece replaced?

MS3DALE · February 13, 2011

If all you need is the chrome end cap,that piece runs $260.35,you'll also need 7 rivets (1/4 x 1-3/4")

Zed-Seventy-One · February 13, 2011

Bummer...I was hoping it would be a bit cheaper than that. Guess ill just have to hold off for a while. Thanks for the info, its much appreciated.

Rymanh24 · February 13, 2011

I'm not trying to be a forum troll or "bash" anyone.

But just remember your in control of a 4000+ lb vehicle. You should always pay attention backing up. You never know what or WHO could be behind you, ie a little girl on a bike.

Zed-Seventy-One · February 13, 2011

Like I said, I was just not paying attention. Its no excuse, and I take full responsibility.

I also truly hope there are no little girls riding bikes out at 2 am.

pm26 · February 13, 2011

Bummer...I was hoping it would be a bit cheaper than that. Guess ill just have to hold off for a while. Thanks for the info, its much appreciated.

Unfortunately, "thin and weak" parts are not necessarily synonymous with "cheap" these days. what I find amazing is that they will often sell you a heavy piece of unfinished metal pretty cheap, but some small plastic chromed piece costs a fortune.

jro909 · February 13, 2011

ah this reminds me of the dave chappelle episode where they are smoking pot and pulling out of a drive through and run over a girl on her bike...then it says DON'T SMOKE POT AND RIDE YOUR BIKE

topdj · February 13, 2011

"did not see any damage to the burb"

does this mean you did not tell the owner

Zed-Seventy-One · February 13, 2011

Didn't have a pen and paper, but I did contact the school administrator (happened on school property), just told him if someone calls to send them my way.

pm26 · February 14, 2011

What this crap? Does he have to apologize to everyone here for hitting the Suburban?

oldschool327 · February 14, 2011

You can find those pieces on Flea bay for under 75 Bucks. Shoot you can get the whole darn bumper for the price GM wants for one small section from the dealer. (250). Gotta love being Green and recycle your junk.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=20...4506.m270.l1313

chev1guy · February 14, 2011

ah this reminds me of the dave chappelle episode where they are smoking pot and pulling out of a drive through and run over a girl on her bike...then it says DON'T SMOKE POT AND RIDE YOUR BIKE

I thought of the same thing.