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How much does a Valve Cover Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Valve Cover Replacement is $334 with $191 for parts and $142 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500V8-5.3LService typeValve Cover ReplacementEstimate$555.01Shop/Dealer Price$665.64 - $963.78
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What is the Valve Cover all about?

Valve Cover – also called a rocker cover – is a vital component of the engine; it’s a plastic or metal component that is bolted to the top of the cylinder head. The gap between the valve cover and the cylinder head is sealed by a valve cover gasket. The whole setup keeps oil inside the engine, which is important to the engine’s overall health and performance.

Keep in mind:

  • Your valve cover gasket and seals will naturally break down over time.
  • The majority of today's valve cover gaskets and seals last up to 60,000 miles provided that oil changes aren't delayed.
  • When a check engine light on it might mean there's an oil leak in the valve cover gasket, hence oil may have caused damage to your ignition.

How it's done:

  • Open the hood and take off the engine cover.
  • Remove valve cover bolts.
  • Check your manual's recommended torque sequence.
  • Part of the valve cover can be sealed by silicone RTV; if so remove silicone RTV entirely.
  • Perform this procedure backwards.
  • Finish the repair with a test drive and check your oil dipstick to ensure appropriate oil level.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Valve Cover?

  • Engine runs rough or unevenly
  • A decrease in your engine's horse power
  • The smell of burning oil
  • Dirt on your valve cover
  • Oil dripping under the vehicles

How important is this service?

Loose or broken valve covers cause oil to leak out and it's a vital service to avoid extreme engine wear. Without enough oil, there’s excess friction between the fast moving parts and significant break down of parts, leading to potentially expensive damage.

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Jamie

22 years of experience
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Jamie
22 years of experience
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 V8-5.3L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Moreno Valley, California
Experience was very excellent very professional

Patrick

33 years of experience
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Patrick
33 years of experience
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 V8-5.3L - Spark Plugs - Austin, Texas
Patrick arrived early, explained everything to me and completed the service perfectly. I would definitely recommend him to others. Thank you.

Terry

13 years of experience
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Terry
13 years of experience
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 V8-5.3L - Oil is leaking into spark plug well - Louisville, Kentucky
Terry showed up on time, and was very friendly. My issue is that he didn't really perform the service as described. As part of the "oil in spark plug wells" service, it says that "A mechanic will check your valve cover gaskets, O-Ring seals, pistons and other important components." He did not do that. He said that based on my description of the symptoms and his experience with the engine in my Suburban, he knew what the problem was. He did show me carbon buildup in the throttle body behind the butterfly valve. Based on that and his prior knowledge, he said an induction cleaning would solve the problem. So I made an appointment at the dealer where he works. After it was inspected down there (by Terry himself), it turned out that I needed new plugs and plug wires, which was going to cost me an extra $500. What he told me would be about $300 worth of work turned into about $800. Also, on his initial visit, he said my rear brake pads needed replaced, but the front ones were fine. However, when I took it to the dealer, it turned out the front brakes needed replaced as well. I could have just saved the $70 YourMechanic fee by taking it to the dealer in the first place, and I would have gotten a thorough estimate of what needed to be done. I believe that Terry is a knowledgeable tech, but he just wasn't very thorough in this case, which caused me quite a bit of sticker shock when I went to the dealer. Either that, or this was an upsell. If I knew the extent of the work that was needed, I would have shopped around for pricing for those services.

Caz

17 years of experience
107 reviews
Caz
17 years of experience
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 V8-5.3L - Car is not getting enough power - Marietta, Georgia
Very nice and excellent service

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