Where best to order driver side assist handle?

[Crstfr]

this is on the list of things to do... Jimbofoxman is right... balance.... and i'll be using it.. i used it in my ford and loved it.....

[gupster88]

My local dealership price matched. I use mine when I stand on the door jam area to wash the top of the truck

[gtbigup01]

This is crazy but I still cannot get this done. Is my 17 Sierra different from everyone else  or something? I couldn't do it, neither could the dealership with the part they ordered (same as the # in this post).

 

On mine, once I remove the old cover and look at where the new handle mounts, they are 2 holes BUT they are NOT threaded holes so where are these 2 provided screws going? Additionally, the mounting holes do not even line up with the holes on the handle I purchased. What gives? Called GM customer service and he gives me the same part number as the one I ordered, which is the same part number the dealership ordered. This part does not line up with my truck. Any suggestions?

[2017SierraSLT]

I have a late build '17 double cab, and the assist handle went right in. About 10 mins if I recall. I have heard that the Yukons/Tahoes do not have the threaded bosses, but not any of the pickups.

[gtbigup01]

Weird indeed, and I really want this. 

[sk]

On 3/4/2018 at 9:53 AM, gtbigup01 said:

This is crazy but I still cannot get this done. Is my 17 Sierra different from everyone else  or something? I couldn't do it, neither could the dealership with the part they ordered (same as the # in this post).

 

On mine, once I remove the old cover and look at where the new handle mounts, they are 2 holes BUT they are NOT threaded holes so where are these 2 provided screws going? Additionally, the mounting holes do not even line up with the holes on the handle I purchased. What gives? Called GM customer service and he gives me the same part number as the one I ordered, which is the same part number the dealership ordered. This part does not line up with my truck. Any suggestions?

The 2 screws go right through each end of the grab handle (there are square plastic plugs that cover them after they are installed).  Some of the pillar trims also have a small "knub" sticking out that is used to locate the trim into one of the non-threaded holes you are talking about.

 

You say the dealership couldn't do it either.  Did they order the part or did you?  If they ordered it it should have come with installation instructions.

[gtbigup01]

14 minutes ago, sk said:

The 2 screws go right through each end of the grab handle (there are square plastic plugs that cover them after they are installed).  Some of the pillar trims also have a small "knub" sticking out that is used to locate the trim into one of the non-threaded holes you are talking about.

 

You say the dealership couldn't do it either.  Did they order the part or did you?  If they ordered it it should have come with installation instructions.

I just installed it. The new handle had a Pin in the middle that I cut out with a knife and was able to mount it. The plastic pin which was part of the entire assembly was supposed to go in a hole in the frame. With it inserted in the hole it would not allow the mount holes to line up. I pulled off the passenger side just to take a look. Although the mount holes had no threads I assume the metal was soft enough for the mount screws to create threads as I inserted it. That is exactly what happened.

 

When I previously took it to the dealer months ago they were the ones who ordered the part and attempted to install it. The only reason I ordered one as well was because I figured out that it was not the correct part (or so I thought) so I asked the dealer to order it and compared part numbers. I wish I had taken pics of the plastic pin I cut off with a knife. If you guys didn't have to do that then there are two pieces floating around GM Parts bin with the same Part #. Either way I'm happy it's finally done. The only reason I attempted this again today is because I was chatting with a GM Rep yesterday and he was convinced it was the correct part number lol. After 15 years as a Black Hawk Helicopter mechanic I couldn't believe a little plastic trim was giving me a hard time. No one mentioned cutting off the plastic pin 

[2003 kilowatt]

gtbigup01, Did the mounting screws come with the kit? An earlier post said the screws didn't come  with it. If they didn't where did you get them and what size were they? Thanks

[gtbigup01]

20 hours ago, 2003 kilowatt said:

gtbigup01, Did the mounting screws come with the kit? An earlier post said the screws didn't come  with it. If they didn't where did you get them and what size were they? Thanks

Yes they came with the new handle.