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Driver's side "oh-$h!t-handle"?

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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 4:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Triaged
The picture I posted might be computer generated but I have seen the handle in person on a cargo van at work. It is either a 2018 or 2019. There aren't many pictures of it online. I'll have to look into what RPO code gets you the handle. Driver at work said he uses the handle all the time to get in.
Hi, looks like digging into it more, the old style like mine (2008) was used through 2015, new style started 2016.



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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 11:35 PM
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See pictures below. I'll have to check the year but it was bought in 2019.



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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Triaged
I have had bad problems on old GM tilt columns
What kind of problems?
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe
What kind of problems?
I had one where the ball bearings were overloaded and turned the ***** to powder and one where the bolts holding the column together loosen up putting a huge amount of slop in the steering wheel.
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 10:20 PM
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My '16 has one, and it's broke. I'd stick with using the steering wheel.
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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 12:36 AM
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For the Driver's Side Grab Handle, you need the anchor welded onto the A-Pillar. It's not going to be as simple as swamping the trim piece. I'd post a picture as my pillars are bare at the moment, but it's just not worth my time.
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Old Mar 5, 2023 | 8:47 AM
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Found it. www.ebay.com/itm/266046174624
GM 84937097
$70 here https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...-trim-84937097

Guess I'll have to buy one to get pictures of the inside and how it mounts.
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Old Mar 5, 2023 | 7:27 PM
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Yes, the older tilt will loosen up if used as a handle. But the newer ones are an entirely different design.
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