FCS 342543 Shock Absorber - Rear
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FCS 342543 Shock Absorber - Rear

Brand FCS 342543
Position Rear
Compressed Length 12.52
Extended Length 20.08
Stroke Length 7.56
Product line FCS
Fits Pontiac, Chevrolet, Buick, Saturn, and Oldsmobile · 37 vehicles

Shock absorber. Helps control suspension movement for a smoother ride.

Compressed, extended, and stroke lengths are listed for easy matching.

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Rear Shock Absorber for Select GM Minivans

FCS 342543 is a rear suspension shock absorber built for select Pontiac, Chevrolet, Buick, Saturn, and Oldsmobile applications. With a compressed length of 12.52 inches, an extended length of 20.08 inches, and a 7.56-inch stroke, it is sized for the rear suspension travel required on the listed vehicles.

Compatible With rear applications on 1997-2009 Pontiac Montana, Chevrolet Uplander, Buick Terraza, Saturn Relay, Pontiac Aztek, Oldsmobile Silhouette, and Pontiac Trans Sport models, this FCS shock absorber is specified for vehicles without self-leveling or rear level control systems where noted.

Key Features

  • Part number: FCS 342543
  • Rear suspension shock absorber for select GM and Pontiac platforms
  • Compressed length: 12.52 in.
  • Extended length: 20.08 in.
  • Stroke length: 7.56 in.
  • Application-specific fitment for rear positions only
  • Excludes self-leveling rear suspension and rear level control applications where noted

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1999-2009 Pontiac Montana, rear, exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
  • Fits 2007-2008 Chevrolet Uplander, rear, exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
  • Fits 2005-2007 Buick Terraza, rear, exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
  • Fits 2005-2007 Saturn Relay, rear, exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
  • Fits 2005-2006 Chevrolet Uplander, rear, exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
  • Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, rear, exc. Rear Air Leveling; FCS
  • Fits 1997-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, rear, w/o Rear Level Control; FCS
  • Fits 1997-1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, rear, w/o Rear Level Control; FCS

What This Shock Absorber Helps Address

  • Excessive rear-end bouncing after bumps or dips
  • Reduced control from worn rear suspension damping
  • Rear ride instability during braking or cornering
  • Uneven rear suspension response on aging minivans and crossovers
  • Noisy or loose-feeling rear suspension movement

Installation Notes

Verify rear suspension configuration before ordering, especially on vehicles with self-leveling rear suspension, rear air leveling, or rear level control systems. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and rear position against the listed fitment for FCS 342543 before installation.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies suspension replacement parts for direct-fit service applications. Part number 342543 is listed with defined dimensional specifications to support accurate fitment selection for the covered rear suspension applications.

Related reading

This part fits 37 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypePositionNotes
2009PontiacMontana—FWDRearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2008ChevroletUplander——RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2008PontiacMontana—FWDRearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2007BuickTerraza—FWDRear(Exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension); FCS
2007ChevroletUplander——RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2007PontiacMontana—FWDRearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2007SaturnRelay—FWDRear(Exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension); FCS
2006BuickTerraza—FWDRear(Exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension); FCS
2006ChevroletUplander—FWDRear(Exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension); FCS
2006PontiacMontana—FWDRearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2006SaturnRelay—FWDRear(Exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension); FCS
2005BuickTerraza—FWDRear(Exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension); FCS
2005ChevroletUplander—FWDRear(Exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension); FCS
2005PontiacAztek—FWDRear(Exc. Rear Air Leveling); FCS
2005PontiacMontanaBase—RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2005PontiacMontanaSV6FWDRearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2005SaturnRelay—FWDRear(Exc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension); FCS
2004OldsmobileSilhouette—FWDRearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
2004PontiacAztek—FWDRear(Exc. Rear Air Leveling); FCS
2004PontiacMontana——RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2003OldsmobileSilhouette—FWDRearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
2003PontiacAztek—FWDRear(Exc. Rear Air Leveling); FCS
2003PontiacMontana——RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2002OldsmobileSilhouette—FWDRearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
2002PontiacAztek—FWDRear(Exc. Rear Air Leveling); FCS
2002PontiacMontana——RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2001OldsmobileSilhouette—FWDRearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
2001PontiacAztek—FWDRear(Exc. Rear Air Leveling); FCS
2001PontiacMontana——RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
2000OldsmobileSilhouette—FWDRearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
2000PontiacMontana——RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
1999OldsmobileSilhouette—FWDRearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
1999PontiacMontana——RearExc. Self Leveling Rear Suspension; FCS
1998OldsmobileSilhouette—FWDRearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
1998PontiacTrans Sport——Rearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
1997OldsmobileSilhouette—FWDRearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS
1997PontiacTrans Sport——Rearw/o Rear Level Control; FCS