SKP SK721042 Hood Release Cable

Hood Release Cable for GM Trucks and SUVs

The SKP SK721042 hood release cable restores a direct mechanical connection between the interior release handle and the hood latch. It is a fitment-based replacement for a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs from the late 1990s through 2007.

Key Features

• Replacement hood release cable for body and latch service
• Fits multiple Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade, GMC Sierra, and Yukon applications
• Direct-fit application coverage for common GM truck and SUV platforms
• SKP SK721042 part number for catalog matching and ordering

Detailed Description

SKP SK721042 is a hood release cable built for GM full-size truck and SUV platforms that use a mechanical hood latch release. It is listed for 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1999-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and 2000-2006 GMC Yukon applications, along with related Cadillac Escalade and classic 2007 Silverado/Sierra models. If you are replacing a worn or broken hood release cable on a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra, SK721042 provides the correct catalog reference for the application.

What It Helps Solve

• Broken or frayed hood release cable
• Sticking or inconsistent hood latch release
• Loss of interior hood-opening function
• Replacement during latch or front body repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and trim against the fitment list before ordering. Compare the existing cable routing and end connections to confirm the correct application for your Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, or related GM SUV. The part number SK721042 should be used as the primary catalog reference when matching the replacement cable.

Quality Assurance

SKP SK721042 is cataloged as a replacement body control cable for the listed GM applications. Cross-reference numbers for the same application include 721-042 and 912017.