Dorman 912-747 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for Silverado and Sierra

This Dorman hood release cable is a direct replacement for a worn or broken hood release on select Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. It restores the connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch for dependable hood opening.

• Direct replacement hood release cable for select GM trucks
• Fits 2015-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500 HD, and Silverado 3500 HD, wo/Hood Scoop
• Fits 2015-2020 GMC Sierra, Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 HD, wo/Hood Scoop
• Fits 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD and GMC Sierra 1500 Limited, wo/Hood Scoop
• Fits 2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and Silverado 3500, wo/Hood Scoop
• Steel inner cable with plastic outer material
• Handle included; latch not included
• Length: 21.8; cable diameter: 1.2
• End types: cylinder and ball

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 912-747 is built to replace the original hood release cable on specific Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra applications. It uses a steel cable with a plastic outer jacket and the correct end styles for the listed vehicles, helping restore smooth hood release operation after cable wear, stretching, or breakage. This part number 912-747 is a practical OE-style service part for trucks that need a direct cable replacement rather than a repair of the original assembly.

This part cross-references GM OE numbers 22790242 and 23498697 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Broken hood release cable
• Stretched cable that no longer pulls the latch cleanly
• Sticking or inconsistent hood release operation
• Frayed cable housing or damaged outer jacket
• Loss of hood opening function on the listed Silverado and Sierra models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and the wo/Hood Scoop note before installation. Route the cable along the original path and confirm both end connections seat correctly at the handle and latch points. After installation, test hood release operation several times to confirm full latch engagement and release.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this hood release cable as a direct replacement part for the specified GM truck applications. The steel cable construction and application-specific end design support reliable service on the listed Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models.