Gledewen Tailgate Door Handle, Compatible with Chevy Avalanche 1500 2500 Pickup 2002-2006, Exterior Rear Textured, | Replace# 19209650 15086873 GM1915115 Tail gate Outside Liftgate Latch Lock

So, I wrote this review and just before I submitted it I went to double check something. I updated my review based on what I found, originally I was going to give this 3 stars. However, the listing is clear if you actually read it (which I didn't). This doesn't fit a 2004 Chevy Avalanche 1500 Z71. So that's my fault. Read on though, because it'll actually work just fine. I think the difference must be the thread on the three bolts that mount the handle's plate because everything else seems identical to my old handle.Original review: I got this to replace my broken handle on a 2004 Chevy Avalanche 1500 Z71. Replacement should have been very simple. Remove two bolts for the plastic cover, remove three bolts for the old handle. Unclip the rods that go to the releases and put it all back in reverse order.Things went wrong when I went to put the new handle in and tighten the three bolts for the new handle. This handle doesn't come with new bolts so I had to reuse the original bolts, which is what I expected. What I didn't expect was for the bolts not to fit.They started threading but got very tight within about a 1/2 turn. At first I thought I cross-threaded the bolt so I took it out and tried again. No luck. I tried another bolt, same thing. So I took the handle out and tried the bolts with the handle out of the car.I immediately saw that the threads on the handle were not quite right. I thought maybe paint was the issue. I tried wrenching the bolt down a little, handle still out of the truck. It quickly became apparent it wasn't paint.At this point I got out my thread cleaning kit. I found the right size cleaner and spent about 10 minutes cleaning out the threads on all three holes. After that the installation was easy. If this were a stressed part I'd be worried because I took a fair bit of metal out of the threads but it's a mounting plate. Besides, the stupid GM design of the plastic clips to hold the release rods means the whole thing is going to fail again in a few years.So, in the end this worked, but you might need a thread cleaning or tap-and-die set to make it work if you have a 2004 Avalanche 1500 Z71. Either that or new bolts.

One of three threaded mounting holes was only partially threaded and unable to insert bolt to complete the installation. Defect handle removed and old handle was reinstalled until I can find a suitable replacement. Installation was not attempted until after return window for product was closed so it is my loss and a lesson that cheaper often becomes more expensive.

Works OK but had to adjust the mechanism once bolted in. The bad part was one of the rod clips broke immediately and to salvage one out of the original.

Great fit 2007 chevy classic.

I’ve installed it for my truck and now it’s way better than the original one I recommend anyone who wants to buy it

This item is the lowest quality . Fitment is terrible. In closed position, the handle doesn't return to full close position. Very poor quality.

Works better then the one from parts store

Unit does not match up well to the original part, making it difficult to install. Also, the operation is iffy as well.

bought them to paint match them and they turned out very nice thanks

This seems to be as good or better made than the original.One thing to be aware of is that it’s a mat black finish that’s slightly textured. The originals on my Chevy Tahoe were smooth and gloss black.I don’t care, it’s not worth the inflated price for the OEM one, but some people might be upset.Easy job to install it. About 1/2 hour. Just google and watch the videos.Be careful taking the inner door off and putting it back on. It’s nasty for hidden wires, screws and brittle plastic hooks.Also, make sure you disconnect the negative terminal on the battery before disconnecting the wires! Then reconnect them and hook up the battery as the last step! The keyless entry is in the passenger door switch assembly and it can scramble its brains if it has power when it’s being disconnected and reconnected.

Worked well at good price.

This equipment installed easy and works great. Replaced parts on a 2005 Avalanche.

Looks and functioning like OEM and arrived on time.