How to Remove and Install a Hood Cable and Hood Latchon Chevrolet Silverado?

To remove the latch, first remove the plastic panel over the radiator and the plastic grille support if equipped. Disconnect the wiring harness from the latch and remove the mounting bolts to detach the latch assembly. To remove the release cable, disconnect it from the hood latch assembly and remove the driver's kick panel to expose the cable and handle. Separate the cable end from the handle and release the cable housing end from the tab on the handle. On truck models, loosen the mounting fasteners to the parking brake pedal assembly to allow the cable to pull through behind it. In the engine compartment, pull the cable grommet away from the firewall and detach the cable from the mounting points. To install the latch or release cable, follow the reverse steps of removal and adjust the latch if necessary.

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Chevrolet Silverado Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly
Part Number: 20968782
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Instrument Panel, Release Cable
- Replaces: 15277750, 15861818, 15894378
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- 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW CAB 1 TON, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 137.0, REGULAR CAB CHASSIS 1 TON 161.5 | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Silverado Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15142953
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 15769724, 15706152
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, 3500 CREW CAB, 3500 EXTENDED CAB, 3500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 2500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, CLASSIC 2500 REGULAR CAB, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS EXTENDED CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 137.0, CLASSIC 3500 CHASSIS REGULAR CAB 161.5, CLASSIC 3500 CREW CAB, CLASSIC 3500 EXTENDED CAB, CLASSIC 3500 REGULAR CAB | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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Chevrolet Silverado Cable Assembly, Hood Prim Lat Rel *Black
Part Number: 84279469
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Replaces: 22790242, 23498697
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- 2014-2019 Chevrolet Silverado | 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, 1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 2500 REGULAR (CAB ONLY), 2500 REGULAR CAB, 3500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, 3500 CREW CAB ONLY, 3500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 3500 DOUBLE CAB LONG BOX, 3500 REGULAR (CAB ONLY), 3500 REGULAR CAB, CREW CAB 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 LONG BOX, DOUBLE CAB 2500 STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Silverado Cable Assembly, Hood Prim Lat Rel *Black
Part Number: 84729851
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Replaced by: 85628285
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- 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado | CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON(VIN REQ'D), CREW CAB 5'8" BOX 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1/2 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel, 8 Cyl5.3L
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Chevrolet Silverado CABLE ASM-HOOD PRIM LAT REL *JET BLACK
Part Number: 85120260
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- Other Name: Release Cable
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- Replaces: 84738644
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- 2022-2024 Chevrolet Silverado | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Silverado Cable Assembly, Hood Secd Lat Rel
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- Other Name: Release Lever
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- 2022-2023 Chevrolet Silverado | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Silverado Cable Assembly, Hood Prim Lat Rel *Whisper Beigg
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- 2022-2024 Chevrolet Silverado | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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- 2023-2024 Chevrolet Silverado | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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- 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado | 1 TON CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 1 TON 119.0, CREW CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, CREW CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CREW CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 137.0, REGULAR CAB 1 TON CHASSIS 161.5, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 6 CYL 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel

Chevrolet Silverado Hood Cable

Chevrolet Silverado Hood Cable connects the cabin's release handle to the hood latches to allow popping the hood open with a pull from the driver using the switch. The primary mechanism consists of a Hood Cable, which connects the lever inside the vehicle to a junction beneath the sheet metal. From this junction, a secondary cable branches out toward each latch, allowing both side latches to unlock simultaneously. Earlier trucks relied on just one routed line, but the later generations of the Silverado adopted this split design as it reduced the effort needed to lift the panel while also lowering the chance of a partial release. Each Hood Cable operates on the simple principle of tensile movement, whereby the steel strand slides inside a plastic sleeve, translating your hand pull into movement at the latch catch. Over time, vibration, heat, and moisture can fray strands or crack the sleeve. Even a tiny crack will allow moisture to seep in, which will corrode and stretch the wire until the hood sticks shut. At that point, the Hood Cable replacement restores smooth lever feel, with easy access to the engine bay for routine oil or coolant top-up checks. Frequent examination of any Chevrolet pickup, specifically working Silverado models, can easily reveal wear. A proper factory-spec Hood Cable ensures that latch geometry remains in alignment. Prevent premature failure by consulting the Chevrolet manual for adjustment limits.

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Chevrolet Silverado Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly
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Q: How to Remove and Install a Hood Cable and Hood Latchon Chevrolet Silverado?
A:
To remove the latch, first remove the plastic panel over the radiator and the plastic grille support if equipped. Disconnect the wiring harness from the latch and remove the mounting bolts to detach the latch assembly. To remove the release cable, disconnect it from the hood latch assembly and remove the driver's kick panel to expose the cable and handle. Separate the cable end from the handle and release the cable housing end from the tab on the handle. On truck models, loosen the mounting fasteners to the parking brake pedal assembly to allow the cable to pull through behind it. In the engine compartment, pull the cable grommet away from the firewall and detach the cable from the mounting points. To install the latch or release cable, follow the reverse steps of removal and adjust the latch if necessary.