Does anyone know the name of this part?

[jjjames]

Hello everyone!
I drive a 1997 Chevy Suburban K1500.
The part you see in the photo is on the tailgate, and I’m wondering what the product name of the highlighted part is.
I’d really appreciate your help—thank you!

 

[RST Dana]

I don’t know what the part is, but we are all anxious to see what your 97 burb looks like. Glad to hear it’s still going. Pics are free to post here.

 

[tuckerrnr1]

Looks like the conduit for the wiring for the tailgate. Now about the rose color/print carpet....

At 37 seconds he shows it being disconnected.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

You are already receiving sage advice from the knowledgeable folks on this Forum.

 

[east302]

GM called it a rear bumper filler and had two part numbers for it:

15680493 (black) and 15160516 as paint to match, so it was presumably a matte finish black or something. It’s almost certainly discontinued from GM unless a dealer can find one in stock somewhere. Otherwise, it’d be a salvage yard item. It was common to both Tahoe and Suburban, so that opens the options up a bit.