Should I drive my vehicle if the hood is unlatched?

No. If the hood is unlatched it may open while the vehicle is in motion, blocking your line of sight. For your safety, and the safety of others, make sure the hood is properly latched before driving.

GM Genuine Parts Hood Latch

About this product

GM Genuine Parts Hood Latches are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These latches help secure your vehicle's hood in a closed position. It also helps prevent it from opening or bouncing when driving. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE).

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Helps secure your vehicle's hood in a closed position
Helps prevent it from opening or bouncing when driving
Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors.
GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
Collision parts are designed to help promote proper and safe repair

Product Specifications

Universal Or Specific FitSpecific

Attachment TypeBolt On

Cable IncludedNo

MaterialSteel

Mounting Hardware IncludedNo

ClassificationOE

Universal Or Specific FitSpecific

Cable IncludedNo

Mounting Hardware IncludedNo

Attachment TypeBolt On

MaterialSteel

ClassificationOE

24 Months/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty for Parts (plus Labor if installed by a GM dealer)

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Good Maintenance Practices:

Before the purchase and installation of a hood latch, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.
Lubricate latch at regular intervals.
Regularly inspect hood latches for signs of damage or wear, and replace them if signs of damage are found.
Refer to your Vehicle Owner's manual for additional vehicle maintenance practices.

Signs of wear or damage for hood latches include but are not limited to:

Bouncing hood
Misaligned latch and striker
Non-releasing latch

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
Astro			1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Blazer			1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
C10			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C10 Suburban			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C1500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C1500 Suburban			1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C20			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C20 Suburban			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C2500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C2500 Suburban			1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C30			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C3500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C3500HD			1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Camaro			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Caprice			1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
G10			1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
G20			1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
G30			1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Impala			1995, 1996
K10			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K10 Suburban			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K1500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K1500 Suburban			1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K20			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K20 Suburban			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K2500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
K2500 Suburban			1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K30			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K3500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
K5 Blazer			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
R10			1987
R10 Suburban			1987, 1988
R1500 Suburban			1989, 1990, 1991
R20			1987, 1988
R20 Suburban			1987, 1988
R2500			1989
R2500 Suburban			1989, 1990, 1991
R30			1987, 1988
R3500			1989, 1990, 1991
S10			1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Tahoe			1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
V10			1987
V10 Suburban			1987, 1988
V1500 Suburban			1989, 1990, 1991
V20			1987
V20 Suburban			1987, 1988
V2500 Suburban			1989, 1990, 1991
V30			1987, 1988
V3500			1989, 1990, 1991

About this product

Warning WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Helps secure your vehicle's hood in a closed position
Helps prevent it from opening or bouncing when driving
Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors.
GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
Collision parts are designed to help promote proper and safe repair

Product Specifications

Universal Or Specific FitSpecific

Attachment TypeBolt On

Cable IncludedNo

MaterialSteel

Mounting Hardware IncludedNo

ClassificationOE

Universal Or Specific FitSpecific

Cable IncludedNo

Mounting Hardware IncludedNo

Attachment TypeBolt On

MaterialSteel

ClassificationOE

24 Months/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty for Parts (plus Labor if installed by a GM dealer)

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Good Maintenance Practices:

Before the purchase and installation of a hood latch, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.
Lubricate latch at regular intervals.
Regularly inspect hood latches for signs of damage or wear, and replace them if signs of damage are found.
Refer to your Vehicle Owner's manual for additional vehicle maintenance practices.

Signs of wear or damage for hood latches include but are not limited to:

Bouncing hood
Misaligned latch and striker
Non-releasing latch

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
Astro			1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Blazer			1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
C10			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C10 Suburban			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C1500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C1500 Suburban			1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C20			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C20 Suburban			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C2500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C2500 Suburban			1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
C30			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
C3500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
C3500HD			1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Camaro			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Caprice			1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
G10			1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
G20			1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
G30			1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Impala			1995, 1996
K10			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K10 Suburban			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K1500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K1500 Suburban			1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K20			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K20 Suburban			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K2500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
K2500 Suburban			1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
K30			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
K3500			1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
K5 Blazer			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
R10			1987
R10 Suburban			1987, 1988
R1500 Suburban			1989, 1990, 1991
R20			1987, 1988
R20 Suburban			1987, 1988
R2500			1989
R2500 Suburban			1989, 1990, 1991
R30			1987, 1988
R3500			1989, 1990, 1991
S10			1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Tahoe			1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
V10			1987
V10 Suburban			1987, 1988
V1500 Suburban			1989, 1990, 1991
V20			1987
V20 Suburban			1987, 1988
V2500 Suburban			1989, 1990, 1991
V30			1987, 1988
V3500			1989, 1990, 1991

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Product Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

Signs of wear or damage for hood latches include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Product Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

Signs of wear or damage for hood latches include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

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