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Dorman 42420 Headlight Bulb Retainer
Reliable Headlight Bulb Retainer for Select GM Vehicles
The Dorman 42420 headlight bulb retainer is designed to securely hold headlight bulbs in place for a range of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models. Made from durable black plastic, this retainer ensures a stable mounting solution without the need for additional hardware.
- Constructed from durable black plastic for long-lasting use
- Press-on mounting method for straightforward installation
- Includes two bulb retainers per package
- Compatible with multiple GM makes and models including Buick LeMans, Cadillac Eldorado, Chevrolet Impala, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Prix
- Part number 42420 for easy identification and replacement
Product Details and Compatibility
The Dorman 42420 headlight bulb retainer is engineered to fit a variety of General Motors vehicles such as the Buick Achieva, Cadillac Seville, Chevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, and Pontiac Sunfire. This part is made from black plastic, providing a secure and reliable hold for headlight bulbs. The press-on mounting method allows for a secure fit without the need for additional installation hardware, which is not included. Each package contains two retainers, suitable for replacing both headlight bulb retainers on your vehicle.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Prevents headlight bulbs from becoming loose or dislodged during vehicle operation
- Replaces broken or cracked retainers that compromise headlight stability
- Restores proper alignment and secure mounting of headlight bulbs
- Eliminates flickering or intermittent headlight issues caused by poor bulb retention
- Ensures compliance with vehicle lighting safety standards
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Dorman 42420 headlight bulb retainer is straightforward due to its press-on mounting design. No additional hardware is required, simplifying the replacement process. It is recommended to verify compatibility with your specific vehicle make and model before installation. Handle the retainer carefully to avoid damage during installation, and ensure the bulb is properly seated before securing the retainer.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dorman parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The 42420 headlight bulb retainer undergoes quality checks to ensure durability and reliable performance. While specific warranty details may vary, Dorman typically offers a limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship. Refer to the product packaging or Dormanβs official documentation for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 42420 |
| Color | Black |
| Installation Hardware Included | No |
| Material | Plastic |
| Mounting Method | Press On |
| Package Contents | 2 Bulb Retainers |
This part fits 121 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Montana | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2004 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Montana | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2003 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Montana | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2002 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Montana | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2001 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Montana | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2000 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Montana | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 2000 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1999 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Montana | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1999 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1998 | Buick | Skylark | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1998 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1998 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1998 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1998 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1997 | Buick | Skylark | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1997 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1997 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1997 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1997 | Pontiac | Grand Prix | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1997 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1997 | Pontiac | Trans Sport | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1996 | Buick | Roadmaster | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1996 | Buick | Skylark | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1996 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1996 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1996 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1995 | Buick | Roadmaster | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1995 | Buick | Skylark | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1995 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1995 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1995 | Pontiac | Sunfire | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1994 | Buick | Roadmaster | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1994 | Buick | Skylark | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1994 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1994 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1994 | Pontiac | Sunbird | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1993 | Buick | Roadmaster | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1993 | Buick | Skylark | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1993 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1993 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1993 | Pontiac | LeMans | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1993 | Pontiac | Sunbird | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1992 | Buick | Roadmaster | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1992 | Buick | Skylark | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1992 | Cadillac | Brougham | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Achieva | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1992 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1992 | Pontiac | Sunbird | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Buick | Roadmaster | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Brougham | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Caprice | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Custom Cruiser | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Brougham | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1990 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1989 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Cimarron | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1988 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Cimarron | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Delta 88 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1987 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Cimarron | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Eldorado | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1986 | Cadillac | Seville | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | 98 | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
| 1986 | Pontiac | Grand Am | N/A | Exhaust Spring fits multiple applications. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.