Dorman - HELP Tailgate Striker Bolt P/N:38579
Help your tailgate latch securely with this Dorman tailgate striker bolt, part number 38427 from the Dorman - HELP line. The striker bolt is the fixed post the tailgate latch catches when the gate shuts, and this one is designed to install and work like the original on the listed applications. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1999-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 1999-2019 GMC Sierra 1500. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Signs a striker bolt may need replacing include a tailgate that rattles, needs extra force to latch, or springs open unexpectedly, or a striker that looks bent, loose or worn. If the striker bolt is the cause, this part replaces it. Inspect the latch and linkage as well.
Interchange: 11570162 · 11547076
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does a tailgate striker bolt do?
It is the fixed post the tailgate latch catches when you close the gate, helping hold the tailgate shut and in position.
Is this the right 1999-2019 GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate striker bolt for my truck?
Dorman 38427 is listed for the 1999-2019 GMC Sierra 1500. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
Does it fit the 1999-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Yes. It is listed for the 1999-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
What are signs the striker bolt may need replacing?
Look for a rattling tailgate, a gate that is hard to latch or pops open, or a striker that is bent, loose or worn. Rule out the latch and linkage before replacing it.
Which part numbers does Dorman 38427 replace?
It interchanges with part numbers 11570162 and 11547076.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.