| Brand | Genuine GM / Vauxhall Original Factory OEM Part |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 55496613 |
| Transmission Type | Manual Shifter Linkage Systems Only |
| Material Finish Spec | Premium Heavy-Duty Anti-Slip Ergonomic Textured Surface Array |
| Chassis Generation Match | Astra K (Astra Eleventh Generation Infrastructure Ecosystem) |
| Condition | Brand New in Original Factory Protected Sealed Packaging |
Eliminate irritating selector lever free-play wiggles, restore factory tactile gear-gate indexing feedback, and elevate your cabin interior cosmetics back to showroom specifications with this Genuine GM 55496613 Manual Gear Shift Knob Lever. Because the transmission stick is a continuous manual touchpoint asset, factory composite surfaces suffer rapid degradation loops due to sweat acidity and mechanical friction stresses. Opting for this original factory-sealed unit rather than generic aftermarket replacements guarantees absolute push-on retention clip integration, checks accurate gear selector linkage clearance tolerances, and stops premature shifter stem wear.
- Factory-Calibrated Ergonomics: Weighted perfectly to match GM shifting link inertia thresholds for clean, fluid manual gear synchronization gates.
- High-Contrast Top Graphics: Clear, highly durable embossed shifting graphic profile designed to stay legible across heavy driving lifespan eras.
- Seamless Plunger Alignment: Inner retaining layout tolerances are calculated to fully permit original reverse gear gate lockouts smoothly.
Vauxhall transmission variations incorporate highly distinct shift lever shafts (e.g., standard manual linkages versus automated shift mechanism configurations) that vary based on localized accessory tiers.
- Strict Transmission Matching: This component is engineered strictly for platforms running factory manual selector sticks matching part number 55496613. It will not accommodate alternative automatic transmissions.
- Bypass Garage Downtime: Shifter stem clips require absolute socket depth symmetry. To confirm this part matches your center linkage rail, please send our technical helpdesk your 17-digit VIN before checkout to run a live application profile sweep.
| Vehicle Chassis Generation | Supported Body Configurations | Supported Production Eras & Engine Profiles |
|---|---|---|
| VAUXHALL ASTRA K MANUAL ECOSYSTEM | ||
| Vauxhall Astra K (Eleventh Gen Framework) |
• 5-Door Hatchback • Sports Tourer / Estate |
2015 – 2022 Models Supported Petrol Lines: • 1.0L Turbo & 1.4L Turbo (e.g., B14XFL, B14XFT) • 1.6L Turbo Petrol (B16SHT) Supported Diesel Lines: • 1.6L CDTi Diesel Core Engines (e.g., B16DTE, B16DTH, B16DTR) |
All customer orders are handled, securely processed, and dispatched within 1 business day. Interior touchpoints and aesthetic control plates feature delicate trim clips that can snap or get scratched under intense sorting freight stresses. We enclose this original factory package inside a rigid outer container protected with protective cushioning elements to ensure a clean delivery loop.
We secure your dashboard restoration projects with a dedicated 30-day store return policy. Under standard automotive parts processing regulations, safety and interior touchpoint parts can only be accepted for credit if they remain uninstalled, show zero clip tension stress fractures, have no shaft score markings, and return inside their pristine, unsoiled original factory retail packaging structure.