What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[kbuskill]

Same here. For 1/3 the price, I thought I'd try one. My OEM one failed in an unusual way, not the typical failed inserts. So replacement was the only option. I was pleased to see the aftermarket one had more material in the area where mine broke. It's been in service for a year without issue so far. As far as I'm concerned, they all break too easily. But unless someone comes up with a billet replacement, they're all the same.

They have billet replacements but they sure are proud of them.

Can't remember the name of the company off the top of my head.

 

[Sam Harris]

They have billet replacements but they sure are proud of them.

Can't remember the name of the company off the top of my head.

Yeah, they’re ridiculous: Gruven:

https://www.gruvenparts.com

 

[the_tool_man]

Yeah, they’re ridiculous: Gruven:

https://www.gruvenparts.com

I know about the $40 inserts from them. Ridiculous, as I could have a machine shop make those for less.

But as I said, mine failed a different way. The plastic around the pivot for the unlatch rod broke apart. The only fix would be to make the whole thing out of aluminum. I don't see that on their website.

EDIT: Out of curiosity, I searched and found full billet handles:
https://www.uniqueautodepot.com/All...bv8-Vtosx-phN-ISfisQ2Rcd22YumCNwaAjStEALw_wcB

They only list a front pair. I assume front and rear are interchangeable, though it would be weird to have a key lock cylinder on the rear door, too. If so, $580 for a set in polished aluminum is pretty steep. But if they don't break...

 

[Tonyrodz]

Same here. For 1/3 the price, I thought I'd try one. My OEM one failed in an unusual way, not the typical failed inserts. So replacement was the only option. I was pleased to see the aftermarket one had more material in the area where mine broke. It's been in service for a year without issue so far. As far as I'm concerned, they all break too easily. But unless someone comes up with a billet replacement, they're all the same.

Which door? Driver side?

 

[1BADI5]

Dorman 626-553

Sweet, thanks!

 

[the_tool_man]

Which door? Driver side?

It was my front passenger side handle that failed.

 

[Tonyrodz]

It was my front passenger side handle that failed.

Ok. I wonder if it would've lasted as long as it has if it was the driver's door. Obviously the one that get's the most used.

 

[992dr]

Part number for this?

I'm going to flush all of my coolant when I do the DoD/VVT delete, TSP cam and PRC heads next month

Sounds like a fun project.
I had a different number for the Dorman, 61RQ69J Outlet Heater Hose Set Fits 2007-2014 Chevy Suburban 1500

 

[kbuskill]

I know about the $40 inserts from them. Ridiculous, as I could have a machine shop make those for less.

But as I said, mine failed a different way. The plastic around the pivot for the unlatch rod broke apart. The only fix would be to make the whole thing out of aluminum. I don't see that on their website.

EDIT: Out of curiosity, I searched and found full billet handles:
https://www.uniqueautodepot.com/All...bv8-Vtosx-phN-ISfisQ2Rcd22YumCNwaAjStEALw_wcB

They only list a front pair. I assume front and rear are interchangeable, though it would be weird to have a key lock cylinder on the rear door, too. If so, $580 for a set in polished aluminum is pretty steep. But if they don't break...

Yes, those are the ones. I think there was some other company selling them the last time I looked.

AMI Styling looks like the manufacturer but the search function on their site sucks.

 

[George B]

Speaking to replacement door handles:
I ordered an ultrapower one from Rockauto for the right rear. Thats the door my son uses. Has been 6 months so far and working fine. For the record he is a little ******* stuff. Thus why I had to replace it in the first place.