Dorman 81198 Interior Door Handle - Front Left

Interior Door Handle Replacement

Restore the driver-side door release with this Dorman interior door handle, part number 81198. It is engineered to match the original fit and appearance for specific Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac trucks and SUVs, including front left applications on Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade models.

Key Features

• Direct replacement interior door handle for specific vehicles
• Plastic construction with chrome lever and gray housing
• Lockable design
• Clip-on and screw-on attachment style
• Specific fit for front left door applications
• Matches stock handle appearance on listed vehicles
• Cross-reference: GM 15935952

Detailed Description

Dorman 81198 is a specific-fit interior door handle built for the front left door on select 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Silverado 3500 HD, Suburban 1500, Suburban 2500, Tahoe, Avalanche, and 2014 Suburban 1500 and Tahoe applications, plus select GMC Sierra, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, Yukon, Yukon XL 1500, Yukon XL 2500, and Cadillac Escalade models. The chrome lever and gray housing are shaped to follow the original handle profile, making this a practical replacement for worn, broken, or discolored factory parts. Part number 81198 is also a direct interchange for GM 15935952.

Common Repair Uses

• Broken or cracked interior door handle
• Loose handle that no longer opens the door cleanly
• Worn chrome lever or faded housing
• Driver-side handle replacement after repeated use
• Restoring the original look of the front left door trim

Installation Notes

Compatible With front left door locations only on the listed vehicles. This handle uses clip-on and screw-on attachment points and does not include mounting hardware, cable, or linkage. Verify trim level and options such as heated seats or memory features where noted in the fitment data before ordering. For best results, compare the original handle shape, color, and mounting style to Dorman 81198 before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this replacement handle to match the fit and appearance of the original part for the specified applications. It is a vehicle-specific replacement designed for direct use on the listed Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac models.