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Dorman 42420 Headlight Bulb Retainer

Brand	Dorman 42420
Color	Black
Installation Hardware Included	No
Material	Plastic
Mounting Method	Press On
Package Contents	2 Bulb Retainers
Fits	Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac · 121 vehicles

OE direct replacement. Engineered to match the fit and function of the original retainer.

Quality materials. Plastic construction for reliable service.

Press-on installation. Simple mounting method for a secure hold.

Cross-references 16505888 for the same application. See all 1.

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Headlight Bulb Retainer for OE-Style Fit

This Dorman headlight bulb retainer is a direct replacement for the original retaining piece used in select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac applications. Built from black plastic and engineered to match the fit and function of the factory part, it helps secure the headlight bulb in place for proper lamp retention.

Part number 42420 is tested for fit on the specified headlight applications and is made for a press-on installation. If you are replacing a worn or damaged bulb retainer on a Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Grand Am, or Pontiac Grand Prix, this OE-style replacement provides a straightforward service solution.

Key Features

OE-style replacement headlight bulb retainer
Black plastic construction for factory-style fit and appearance
Press-on mounting method
Engineered to match original fit and function
Tested for proper fit on specified headlight applications
Part number 42420

Detailed Description

Dorman 42420 is a replacement headlight bulb retainer designed for vehicles that use a press-on plastic retaining design. It is built to secure the bulb in the headlamp assembly and maintain the correct position of the bulb during normal operation. This part cross-references 16505888 for the same application. For drivers servicing older GM vehicles, including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Grand Am, and Pontiac Montana models, this retainer supports a clean repair when the original piece is cracked, loose, or missing.

What This Part Helps Solve

Loose headlight bulb retention in the housing
Broken or brittle factory retainer clips
Improper bulb seating after headlamp service
Headlight assembly repairs on aging GM vehicles
Replacement of a missing OE-style bulb retainer

Installation Notes and Tips

This retainer uses a press-on mounting method and does not include installation hardware. Confirm the headlamp design and bulb-retainer style before installation. Verify vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering. Fits 2000-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A; Fits 1991-1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A; Fits 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A; Fits 1986-1988 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A; Fits 1999-2005 Pontiac Montana, N/A; Fits 1997-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, N/A; Fits 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A; Fits 1995-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, N/A; Fits 1992-1998 Buick Skylark, N/A; Fits 1992-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, N/A; Fits 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A; Fits 1997-1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, N/A; Fits 1991-1996 Buick Roadmaster, N/A; Fits 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, N/A; Fits 1994-1995 Chevrolet Impala, N/A; Fits 1992-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, N/A; Fits 1993 Pontiac LeMans, N/A; Fits 1990-1992 Cadillac Brougham, N/A; Fits 1991-1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, N/A; Fits 1986-1991 Cadillac Eldorado, N/A; Fits 1986-1991 Cadillac Seville, N/A; Fits 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, N/A; Fits 1987-1991 Oldsmobile Delta 88, N/A; Fits 1986-1990 Oldsmobile 98, N/A; Fits 1986-1988 Cadillac Cimarron, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement hardware engineered to match original fit and function, and this headlight bulb retainer has been tested for proper fit in the listed applications. Part number 42420 is built from quality materials for reliable service in the specified headlight setup.

This part fits 121 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

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.
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