Dorman 42207 Hood Stop Buffer - Front or Rear

Dorman Hood Stop Buffer 42207

Dorman 42207 is a hood stop buffer built to match the fit and function of the original hood bumper on specified vehicles. It uses a black plastic head and stud with a coarse-thread, screw-on attachment for a direct replacement on front hood applications.

Key Features

• Direct-fit hood stop buffer for specified vehicles
• Black plastic construction for the head and stud
• Coarse-thread, screw-on attachment method
• Head diameter: 0.953 in.; head thickness: 0.19 in.
• Stud length: 1.86 in.; stud thread diameter: 0.923 in.
• Specific-fit design for front hood mounting points

Detailed Description

This Dorman hood stop buffer, part number 42207, is engineered as a replacement for the original hood bumper used on a wide range of Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Pontiac, Saturn, Buick, Oldsmobile, Hummer, and related front-hood applications. It is designed to restore the hood’s proper resting height and contact point, helping maintain consistent panel alignment and closure feel. This part cross-references 15453 and 472450 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes long-running applications such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet HHR, GMC Terrain, and Chevrolet Equinox, along with many earlier GM platforms. If you are searching for a hood stop buffer for a 2005-2017 Chevrolet Equinox, front; 2010-2017 GMC Terrain, front; or 2004-2011 Chevrolet Colorado, front, this replacement is built for those specific front hood positions.

What It Helps Solve

• Hood sitting too low or uneven at the front edge
• Metal-to-metal contact between the hood and body structure
• Rattling or vibration at the hood contact point
• Worn, cracked, or missing original hood bumpers
• Poor hood alignment after bumper wear or age-related deterioration

Installation Notes and Tips

Install this hood stop buffer at the front hood stop location specified for the vehicle. Verify the existing mounting style, thread size, and buffer dimensions before installation. Because fitment is vehicle-specific, confirm the application against the exact year, make, model, and position listed for your vehicle before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this hood stop buffer to match original fit and function and to deliver durable, reliable performance in daily use. The part is built for specific-fit replacement on confirmed applications, including Chevrolet Malibu, GMC Terrain, and Chevrolet Equinox front hood positions.