Dorman 42206 Hood Stop Buffer - Front

Dorman 42206 Hood Stop Buffer

Dorman 42206 is a hood stop buffer engineered to match the fit and function of the original buffer on specified vehicles. It is built for durable, reliable performance and is designed for front hood applications on GM trucks and SUVs.

• Direct-fit hood stop buffer for specified front hood applications
• Black plastic head with steel stud construction
• Threaded screw-on attachment with 8 mm stud thread diameter
• Specific-fit design for accurate hood support and alignment
• Engineered to match original fit and function
• Fits Chevrolet Silverado 1500, front; GMC Sierra 1500, front; Cadillac Escalade, front

Fitment and Application

Compatible with a wide range of GM full-size trucks and SUVs from 2007-2020, including Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade models. This Dorman 42206 hood stop buffer also fits front applications on Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban 1500, Suburban 2500, GMC Yukon XL 1500, Yukon XL 2500, and Escalade EXT.

This part cross-references OE numbers 15853788 and 22951585 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Hood vibration or rattling at the front edge
• Uneven hood height or poor hood alignment
• Worn, cracked, or compressed original hood bumpers
• Metal-to-metal contact between the hood and body
• Loose hood closure feel caused by deteriorated stop buffers

Installation Notes

Install on the front hood stop location using the screw-on attachment style and the correct 8 mm stud thread diameter. Verify the existing mounting point and hood contact height before final tightening so the hood closes evenly and sits flush.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this hood stop buffer to match original equipment fit and function, with materials selected for durability and dependable service on specified Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac applications.