SKP SK521579 Tailgate Hinge - Left Outer

Tailgate Hinge for GM Full-Size Trucks

SKP SK521579 is a tailgate hinge for the left outer, body-mounted position on select Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs. It is a direct-fit replacement for applications including Chevrolet C1500, K1500, C2500, K2500, C3500, K3500, C35, and GMC C1500, K1500, C2500, K2500, C3500, K3500 models.

This SKP SK521579 tailgate hinge is also used on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 in the left outer body-mounted position. It cross-references 15521579 for the same application.

• Left outer tailgate hinge location
• Body-mounted design
• Direct replacement for select Chevrolet and GMC full-size truck applications
• OE-style fitment for tailgate support and alignment
• Interchange reference: 15521579

Fitment Details

• Fits 1988-1999 Chevrolet C1500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 Chevrolet C2500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 Chevrolet C35, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 Chevrolet C3500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 Chevrolet K2500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 Chevrolet K3500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-1999 GMC C1500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 GMC C2500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 GMC C3500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-1999 GMC K1500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 GMC K2500, left outer, mounted on body
• Fits 1988-2000 GMC K3500, left outer, mounted on body

Common Replacement Uses

• Worn or loose tailgate hinge on Chevrolet C1500 and GMC C1500 trucks
• Tailgate sag or poor alignment on Chevrolet K2500, K3500, and similar GM pickups
• Binding, play, or uneven tailgate movement at the left outer hinge point
• Replacement after corrosion or hinge wear on body-mounted tailgate hardware
• Restoring proper tailgate support on a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

Installation Notes

Verify the left outer, body-mounted hinge location before installation. Compare the original hinge to SK521579 and confirm vehicle year, make, and model against the fitment list for Chevrolet and GMC C/K trucks and the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

Quality Assurance

SKP SK521579 is cataloged as an OE-style replacement part for the listed GM applications and uses interchange reference 15521579 for identification.