Z71 Door Handles

[HaMaNy-LT]

Dear Readers,

I am looking forward to changing my door handle look into a Z71 brushed aluminium but I don't know the part number and the dealership tells me its chrome. now I am mixed up.

Which is correct?

The Z71 Door handle is :

1. Brushed Aluminium
2. Chrome

and i would be really grateful if someone can get me the part number for the Z71 Door Handles.

Thanks Alot !!!

 

[emann_01]

LTZ chrome is called "Bright Chrome"

Z71 chrome is called "Platinum Chrome"

Not sure of PN...

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couldnt find a PN but I did find them on gmpartsdirect.com under the catalog section

2008 - Chevrolet/Geo - Tahoe - (Rear/Front) door, Lock and hardware, Handle outside, Platinum chrome, Platinum chrome (Right/Left)

 

[wheatswake]

dealership does not have aluminum handles. all handles are PMI (plastic mold injection) then they are painted or chrome tape is then applied, i believe. AMI makes alum. handles 500-600.

 

[emann_01]

gmpartsdirect.com has them for 40 to 55 bucks each depending on front/rear/left/right

 

[Ben]

gmpartsdirect.com has them for 40 to 55 bucks each depending on front/rear/left/right

Anyone got the part numbers for the brushed aluminum z71 door handles?

 

[Zed 71]

FYI Chevrolet has discontinued the use of the OEM aluminum look trim because they stain easily (there is even a TSB for the issue - no replacement though). I have them and it looks like there are rust spots...

 

[Ben]

so you dont like them?

 

[Zed 71]

I like the looks; however, the rust spots appeared within the 1st year of ownership. I took it to 2 dealers and they would not replace them. The TSB for the trim indicates it is a problem with de-icing chemicals used on the roadways. There is a reason it was discontinued on the following years.

If you live in a warm climate (no de-icing chemicals used), I would have them.

 

[emann_01]

im down in houston and my tahoe is coming up on 3 years old....no rust and no problems

 

[Ben]

Well I live in Panama City Beach so I don't think it would be a problem... Now I just need to figure out how to order them from gm parts direct and they be the right paint color.