Dorman 79101 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left
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Dorman 79101 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left

Brand Dorman 79101
Position Front Left
Color Smooth Black
Key Lock Hole Yes
Key Pad No
Key Pad Cutout No
Keys Included No
Material Plastic
Package Contents Exterior Door Handle
Fits Buick and Oldsmobile · 15 vehicles

OE-style replacement. Matches the original handle's fit and appearance.

Plastic construction. Lightweight replacement with a smooth black finish.

Key lock hole. Ready for handles that use a keyed lock.

Cross-references Dorman - HELP 79101 and 25699151 for the same application. See all 2.

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Dorman 79101 Exterior Door Handle

This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for the original handle on select Buick, Oldsmobile, and related applications. It is built with a smooth black plastic finish and a key lock hole to match the factory-style layout on the specified front left door.

  • Exterior door handle for the front left position
  • Plastic construction with a smooth black finish
  • Key lock hole included; no keys included
  • No key pad and no key pad cutout
  • Replacement for the original handle on select vehicles

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue, front left.
  • Fits 1997-1999 Buick Riviera, front left.
  • Fits 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora, front left.

Use Dorman 79101 when replacing a worn, cracked, or broken exterior door handle on the driver-side front door of a compatible Buick Park Avenue, Buick Riviera, or Oldsmobile Aurora. This part is engineered to match the fit and appearance of the original handle, making it a practical OE-style replacement for vehicles that need a factory-like exterior door handle without dealership pricing. This part cross-references 25699151 for the same application.

Common Repair Reasons

  • Broken handle that no longer opens the door properly
  • Cracked plastic or surface wear on the exterior handle
  • Loose or missing handle assembly at the front left door
  • Mismatch after prior body repair or replacement
  • Restoring factory-style appearance on the door exterior

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the front left door location and confirm the vehicle year, make, and model before ordering. Compare the handle shape, lock-hole layout, and finish to the original part to ensure a proper match. Transfer any required door-side components from the original assembly if applicable to your vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman HELP replacement parts are engineered to match original fit and appearance for specific applications. Part number 79101 is built as a direct replacement exterior door handle for the listed fitments.

Related reading

This part fits 15 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2005BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
2004BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
2003BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
2002BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
2001BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
2000BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1999BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1999BuickRivieraFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1999OldsmobileAuroraFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1998BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1998BuickRivieraFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1998OldsmobileAuroraFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1997BuickPark AvenueFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1997BuickRivieraFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
1997OldsmobileAuroraFront LeftBlack plastic exterior door handle compatible with various models packaged in a box.
Directly replaces or cross-references 2 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dorman - HELP — 7910125699151