Dorman 81182 Interior Door Handle - Front Left

OE-Style Interior Door Handle Replacement

This Dorman interior door handle is built for specific GM trucks and SUVs that need a direct replacement for the original front left handle. It matches the stock fit and appearance for a clean repair on Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and related applications.

Part number 81182 is a specific-fit replacement with a chrome lever and gray housing, made for vehicles without memory seats or heated seats.

Key Features

• Direct replacement interior door handle for the front left door
• Chrome lever with gray housing to match the original interior look
• Plastic construction for OE-style fit and function
• Lockable handle design
• Clip-on and screw-on attachment type
• Specific fit for selected Chevrolet and GMC models

Detailed Description

Dorman 81182 is engineered to match the fit and appearance of the factory interior door handle on select 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Silverado 1500, Silverado 3500, Avalanche, Suburban 1500, Suburban 2500, Tahoe, and GMC Sierra, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, Yukon, Yukon XL 1500, and Yukon XL 2500 applications. It is designed for the front left position and is listed for vehicles without memory seats and without heated seats, with a titanium/chrome style finish and plastic construction.

This part cross-references ACI 81182 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn, broken, or loose driver-side interior door handle, this part number 81182 provides a direct-fit solution for the specified Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra platform.

Common Repair Uses

• Broken or cracked interior door handle lever
• Loose handle that no longer opens the door cleanly
• Worn chrome finish or damaged gray housing
• Driver-side handle failure on GM full-size trucks and SUVs
• Replacement after repeated use causes the original handle to weaken

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is equipped without memory seats and without heated seats before ordering. This handle uses clip-on and screw-on attachment points and is intended for the front left door only. Compare the original handle shape, finish, and mounting style to confirm a proper match before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs replacement parts to match original equipment fit and appearance for specific vehicle applications. Part number 81182 is built as a direct replacement for the listed GM models and trim configurations.