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 Striker

About this product

GM Genuine Parts Hood Latch Strikers are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These strikers help keep your vehicle's hood securely latched. 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 keep your vehicle's hood securely latched
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

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 striker, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.
Lubricate latch at regular intervals.
Regularly inspect hood latch strikers 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 latch strikers include but are not limited to:

Bouncing hood
Misaligned latch and striker
Non-releasing latch

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
Aveo		LT, LS	2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Aveo5			2011

About this product

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

Helps keep your vehicle's hood securely latched
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

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 striker, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.
Lubricate latch at regular intervals.
Regularly inspect hood latch strikers 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 latch strikers include but are not limited to:

Bouncing hood
Misaligned latch and striker
Non-releasing latch

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
Aveo		LT, LS	2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Aveo5			2011

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Product Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

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

Fits these vehicles

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