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# **tailgate handle**

**Skip it****44/100 **

a small market ($255K/yr) — tailgate handle doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$255K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+171.5%**

**Products**

**13**

**Brands**

**8**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**20**

**Price range**

**$11.27–$43.34**

**Returns**

**1.4%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**13**

 ×0.30

Growth

**73**

 ×0.30

Competition

**25**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**39**

 ×0.10

Returns

**89**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +171.5% year over year.

5K3KSpike '24Spike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Competition**

- Gledewen60% - A-Premium12% - APPERFiT7% - Aoerzn7% - CPP5% - T1A4% - Other (2 brands)5%

The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 8 brands and 20 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**8 **▼falling

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**20**

**Top 5 brand share**

**91%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Gledewen Tailgate Handle Latch and Bezel Trim with Rod Clips | for 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 | Replaces# 15997911 15228539 15228541 15228540](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m80bt5OLL.jpg) [**Gledewen Tailgate Handle Latch and Bezel Trim with Rod Clips | for 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 | Replaces# 15997911 15228539 15228541 15228540**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0879FLXLC)

Gledewen$17.064.6★8,41744%—flat

2
![A-Premium - Tailgate Handle & Bezel Assembly - Compatible with 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 - # 15997911 15228539 15228540 15228541](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414UTg1s-AL.jpg) [**A-Premium - Tailgate Handle & Bezel Assembly - Compatible with 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 - # 15997911 15228539 15228540 15228541**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHVMXYQ)

A-Premium$15.214.6★43612%—flat

3
![Aoerzn Premium Tailgate Handle Latch and Bezel Trim with Rod Clips Fits for 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Replaces# 15997911 15228539 15228540 15228541](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ynH24xyeL.jpg) [**Aoerzn Premium Tailgate Handle Latch and Bezel Trim with Rod Clips Fits for 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Replaces# 15997911 15228539 15228540 15228541**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHN42BYD)

Aoerzn$13.334.7★9797%▲rising

4
![Tailgate Handle Latch Rebuild Kit Compatible with 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 2500 3500 GMC Sierra Replaces# 15997911 15921948 Rear Tail Gate Door Parts Gasket Bezel Lock Bolt Hinge Locking Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lLeAVH1CL.jpg) [**Tailgate Handle Latch Rebuild Kit Compatible with 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 2500 3500 GMC Sierra Replaces# 15997911 15921948 Rear Tail Gate Door Parts Gasket Bezel Lock Bolt Hinge Locking Set**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YF6FD4F)

Gledewen$43.344.0★7206%▼falling

5
![APA Replacement Exterior Textured Black Tailgate Handle and Bezel for 1988-2002 C / K 1500 2500 3500 GM1916101 GM1915101](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31o5AIYlnyL.jpg) [**APA Replacement Exterior Textured Black Tailgate Handle and Bezel for 1988-2002 C / K 1500 2500 3500 GM1916101 GM1915101**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ND40AW)

CPP$20.814.5★1,1725%▲rising

6
![Gledewen Tailgate Handle Liftgate Latch Handle with Keyhole | for 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra | Replaces# 69090-0C040 690900C040 81213](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uGMT912-L.jpg) [**Gledewen Tailgate Handle Liftgate Latch Handle with Keyhole | for 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra | Replaces# 69090-0C040 690900C040 81213**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2KM86L)

Gledewen$19.474.6★3,6824%▼falling

7
![Gledewen 15997911 Upgraded Metal Tailgate Handle Latch with Plastic Bezel Trim Rod Clips Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Replaces# 15228539 15228541 15228540](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41grM2KJlSL.jpg) [**Gledewen 15997911 Upgraded Metal Tailgate Handle Latch with Plastic Bezel Trim Rod Clips Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Replaces# 15228539 15228541 15228540**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLGZWLT3)

Gledewen$34.364.6★1684%▲rising

8
![APPERFiT Tailgate Handle Latch w/Bezel Cover 20955300 22755303 Compatible with 2007-2014 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Rear Truck Bed Tail Gate Door Panel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ovgpGsQcL.jpg) [**APPERFiT Tailgate Handle Latch w/Bezel Cover 20955300 22755303 Compatible with 2007-2014 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Rear Truck Bed Tail Gate Door Panel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY1YZZTP)

APPERFiT$23.344.8★1524%—flat

9
![Tailgate Latch Lock w/Cable Bolts 15921948 15921949 Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 for Rear Tail Gate Panel Side Left & Right](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OClcFWvEL.jpg) [**Tailgate Latch Lock w/Cable Bolts 15921948 15921949 Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 for Rear Tail Gate Panel Side Left & Right**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BC121Y3H)

APPERFiT$20.144.3★1464%▲rising

10

![Tailgate Handle Bezel Trim - Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Silverado 2500 01-07 Silverado 3500; 99-07 GMC Sierra 1500 Sierra 2500 01-07 Sierra 3500 - Black - OEM 15228539](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wyEQ5AYnL.jpg) [**Tailgate Handle Bezel Trim - Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Silverado 2500 01-07 Silverado 3500; 99-07 GMC Sierra 1500 Sierra 2500 01-07 Sierra 3500 - Black - OEM 15228539**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OL0EXHG)

T1A$11.274.6★2,9694%▼falling

11

![Lcyolada Tailgate Handle Latch Compatible with 2004-2016 Ford F150 F250 F350 F450 F550 Super Duty Explorer Lobo Lincoln Mark LT Replace# 8L3Z-9943400-AA 79606 w/Key Hole](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oGjdivV3L.jpg) [**Lcyolada Tailgate Handle Latch Compatible with 2004-2016 Ford F150 F250 F350 F450 F550 Super Duty Explorer Lobo Lincoln Mark LT Replace# 8L3Z-9943400-AA 79606 w/Key Hole**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHP2C5R)

Lcyolada$13.194.6★3763%—flat

12

![Gledewen Tailgate Handle Liftgate Latch Handle with Keyhole | for 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra | Replaces# 69090-0C010 69090-0C030-C0](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Fb37M3CL.jpg) [**Gledewen Tailgate Handle Liftgate Latch Handle with Keyhole | for 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra | Replaces# 69090-0C010 69090-0C030-C0**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q1L53RD)

Gledewen$18.204.6★3,9742%▼falling

13

![Exterior Tailgate Handle Latch Compatible with Chevy GMC C/K C1500 C2500 C3500 K1500 K2500 K3500 Pickup Truck 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 02 Rear Door Handle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FomDmW99L.jpg) [**Exterior Tailgate Handle Latch Compatible with Chevy GMC C/K C1500 C2500 C3500 K1500 K2500 K3500 Pickup Truck 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 02 Rear Door Handle**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0995L3ZRM)

NPAUTO$18.004.1★2362%▲rising

## **Product shelf**

All 13 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Gledewen Tailgate Handle Latch and Bezel Trim with Rod Clips | for 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 | Replaces# 15997911 15228539 15228541 15228540](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m80bt5OLL.jpg)**Gledewen Tailgate Handle Latch and Bezel Trim with Rod Clips | for 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 | Replaces# 15997911 15228539 15228541 15228540** Gledewen**$17.06**4.6★8,417 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0879FLXLC) [![A-Premium - Tailgate Handle & Bezel Assembly - Compatible with 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 - # 15997911 15228539 15228540 15228541](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414UTg1s-AL.jpg)**A-Premium - Tailgate Handle & Bezel Assembly - Compatible with 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 - # 15997911 15228539 15228540 15228541** A-Premium**$15.21**4.6★436 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHVMXYQ) [![Aoerzn Premium Tailgate Handle Latch and Bezel Trim with Rod Clips Fits for 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Replaces# 15997911 15228539 15228540 15228541](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ynH24xyeL.jpg)**Aoerzn Premium Tailgate Handle Latch and Bezel Trim with Rod Clips Fits for 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Replaces# 15997911 15228539 15228540 15228541** Aoerzn**$13.33**4.7★979 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHN42BYD) [![Tailgate Handle Latch Rebuild Kit Compatible with 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 2500 3500 GMC Sierra Replaces# 15997911 15921948 Rear Tail Gate Door Parts Gasket Bezel Lock Bolt Hinge Locking Set](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lLeAVH1CL.jpg)**Tailgate Handle Latch Rebuild Kit Compatible with 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 2500 3500 GMC Sierra Replaces# 15997911 15921948 Rear Tail Gate Door Parts Gasket Bezel Lock Bolt Hinge Locking Set** Gledewen**$43.34**4.0★720 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YF6FD4F) [![APA Replacement Exterior Textured Black Tailgate Handle and Bezel for 1988-2002 C / K 1500 2500 3500 GM1916101 GM1915101](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31o5AIYlnyL.jpg)**APA Replacement Exterior Textured Black Tailgate Handle and Bezel for 1988-2002 C / K 1500 2500 3500 GM1916101 GM1915101** CPP**$20.81**4.5★1,172 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ND40AW) [![Gledewen Tailgate Handle Liftgate Latch Handle with Keyhole | for 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra | Replaces# 69090-0C040 690900C040 81213](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uGMT912-L.jpg)**Gledewen Tailgate Handle Liftgate Latch Handle with Keyhole | for 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra | Replaces# 69090-0C040 690900C040 81213** Gledewen**$19.47**4.6★3,682 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2KM86L) [![Gledewen 15997911 Upgraded Metal Tailgate Handle Latch with Plastic Bezel Trim Rod Clips Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Replaces# 15228539 15228541 15228540](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41grM2KJlSL.jpg)**Gledewen 15997911 Upgraded Metal Tailgate Handle Latch with Plastic Bezel Trim Rod Clips Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Replaces# 15228539 15228541 15228540** Gledewen**$34.36**4.6★168 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLGZWLT3) [![APPERFiT Tailgate Handle Latch w/Bezel Cover 20955300 22755303 Compatible with 2007-2014 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Rear Truck Bed Tail Gate Door Panel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ovgpGsQcL.jpg)**APPERFiT Tailgate Handle Latch w/Bezel Cover 20955300 22755303 Compatible with 2007-2014 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Rear Truck Bed Tail Gate Door Panel** APPERFiT**$23.34**4.8★152 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY1YZZTP)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**38%

*“Correct fit”*

**Assembly/Installation**22%

*“Easy to put on”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Installed easy good quality, good replacement”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Good Price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“As Advertised”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“2003 Chevy Silverado pick up truck works great”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy peasy”*

**Durability**1%

*“Seems durable”*

**Strength**1%

*“The plastic retaining clips that hold the 2 rods are actually decent and not flimsy”*

**Product Condition**1%

*“Like new”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**28%

*“Easy break”*

**Quality-Overall**18%

*“Poor quality control”*

**Defective Material/Parts**7%

*“This part didn't fit my 2007 Silverado”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“The locking components have such a loose fit”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“Dont work”*

**Strength**5%

*“not constructed to hold up to the rigors of repeated use”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“Maybe installation error”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“Cheap material”*

**Metal Quality**2%

*“Made Of Cheap Pot-Metal”*

**Foam**2%

*“It looks OK - the little foam blocks that have stick-um on them seem a little too thick”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall38% - Defective Material/Parts19% - Compatibility-Overall12% - Functionality-Overall5% - Mounting4% - Assembly/Installation3% - Mechanism Issues3% - Quality-Overall2% - Material Quality2% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2%