SKP SK721030 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for GM Vehicles

The SKP SK721030 hood release cable restores a direct mechanical connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch. It is a fitment-based replacement for select Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications, including Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, and Cadillac DeVille models.

Key Features

• Replacement hood release cable for body control cable service.
• Fits select GM passenger vehicles across multiple model years.
• Direct-fit application for common hood latch release repairs.
• SKP SK721030 part number for catalog and service matching.

Detailed Description

When the hood release cable stretches, frays, or breaks, the latch can become difficult or impossible to open from inside the cabin. SKP SK721030 is a replacement hood release cable built for specific Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac fitments, including Fits 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, Fits 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, Fits 2000-2005 Buick LeSabre, Fits 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, Fits 2000-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, Fits 1998-2004 Cadillac Seville, and Fits 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. Use SKP SK721030 when you need a service replacement that matches the original cable routing and hood release function on the listed vehicles.

What It Is Used For

• Broken hood release cable that no longer opens the hood.
• Stretched cable with excessive slack at the release handle.
• Frayed or binding cable that makes hood opening inconsistent.
• Loss of latch release function on the listed GM models.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, and model before ordering. Inspect the hood latch and release handle for wear or damage during replacement, since a worn latch assembly can affect cable performance. Confirm the cable routing matches the original layout on the vehicle before final installation.