Outside Door Handle for 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox & More - Dorman 81997

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MPN: 81997
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Dorman - HELP Exterior Door Handle P/N:81997
Dorman - HELP Exterior Door Handle P/N:81997
$34.99

Bring back a door handle that looks and works like the one your vehicle came with, using the Dorman HELP Exterior Door Handle, part number 81997. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.

Instead of paying dealership prices for a new exterior handle, this direct-fit replacement for the listed applications was engineered to copy the fit and appearance of the stock handle.

  • Matching appearance: designed to look and function the same as the original handle on the listed vehicles.
  • Seamless replacement: built to the dimensions and specifications of the handle that came stock on the vehicle.
  • Excellent value: original equipment quality at a lower price.
  • Position specific: cataloged for the front right, rear right and rear left positions, depending on the vehicle. Choose the handle for the same position and side you are replacing.

An outside door handle is the lever you pull to release the door latch from outside the vehicle. Signs it may need replacing include a cracked, broken or loose handle, or a handle that moves but no longer opens the door. A worn latch or a disconnected linkage rod can cause the same symptoms, so find the cause before replacing parts. If the handle is the failed part, this unit replaces it. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct removal and installation procedure.

Interchange: 360129 · 15895670 · 15929514 · 22867272

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

360129, 15895670, 15929514, 22867272, 81997

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles does the Dorman 81997 door handle fit?

It fits many vehicles, among them the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR. The Buyer's Guide tab has the full list.

Which door position is this handle for?

It is cataloged for the front right, rear right and rear left positions, depending on the vehicle. The handle is position specific, so choose the one for the same position and side you are replacing.

What does an outside door handle do?

It is the lever on the outside of the door that you pull to release the door latch so the door can open.

What are signs an exterior door handle may need replacing?

Look for a cracked, broken or loose handle, or one that moves but no longer opens the door. A worn latch or disconnected linkage can cause similar symptoms, so check the cause first.

Will this handle look like my original?

Dorman designed it to look and function the same as the original handle on the listed vehicles, built to the dimensions and specifications of the stock handle.