GMC Savana 1500 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Service

How much does a Valve Cover Gasket Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a GMC Savana 1500 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement is $242 with $46 for parts and $196 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1998 GMC Savana 1500V8-5.7L	Service typeValve Cover Gasket Replacement	Estimate$717.04	Shop/Dealer Price$801.40 - $1032.59
2011 GMC Savana 1500V6-4.3L	Service typeValve Cover Gasket Replacement	Estimate$295.55	Shop/Dealer Price$320.90 - $391.20
1997 GMC Savana 1500V8-5.7L	Service typeValve Cover Gasket Replacement	Estimate$692.71	Shop/Dealer Price$772.37 - $1000.04
2004 GMC Savana 1500V6-4.3L	Service typeValve Cover Gasket Replacement	Estimate$295.55	Shop/Dealer Price$320.94 - $391.26
2012 GMC Savana 1500V8-5.3L	Service typeValve Cover Gasket Replacement	Estimate$629.76	Shop/Dealer Price$717.55 - $965.18
2002 GMC Savana 1500V8-5.7L	Service typeValve Cover Gasket Replacement	Estimate$692.71	Shop/Dealer Price$772.74 - $1000.70
1998 GMC Savana 1500V8-5.0L	Service typeValve Cover Gasket Replacement	Estimate$692.71	Shop/Dealer Price$772.41 - $1000.11
2007 GMC Savana 1500V8-5.3L	Service typeValve Cover Gasket Replacement	Estimate$605.64	Shop/Dealer Price$684.30 - $911.53

Show example GMC Savana 1500 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement prices

What is a valve cover gasket and how does it work?

Each cylinder head on your car’s engine has an aluminum or plastic valve cover bolted to it. Between this valve cover and the cylinder head, there is a gasket that keeps engine oil from leaking out. The valve cover bolts keep the gasket compressed, thus preventing leaks. Over time the gasket becomes brittle from the engine’s heat or the bolts loosen, creating an engine oil leak.

When to consider replacing a valve cover gasket?

Look for these signs of oil leakage at the valve cover gasket:

Oil seepage or dripping. Should the joint between the valve cover and the cylinder head fail, oil often becomes visible on the valve cover or cylinder heads. Usually, the oil will attract and hold dirt.
Oil accumulating inside the spark plug well. The spark plug tube seals are part of the valve cover sealing system. If the tube seals are leaking, you will see oil on the spark plugs or wires. The valve cover gasket and tube seals are all replaced at one time if either fails.
Oil leakage at the rubber grommets. The bolts holding the valve cover to the cylinder head sometimes have rubber grommet seals under the bolt heads. If these seals are leaking, you will see oil seepage around the bolt heads.

How do mechanics replace a valve cover gasket?

Remove engine cover. Some engines have plastic covers over the entire top. The plastic engine cover is removed to access the valve cover(s).
Remove components. On 4 cylinder engines, the valve cover is usually readily accessed once any electrical components and emission control tubing are removed, plus any accelerator linkages that might be in the way. On 6 or 8 cylinder engines, depending on which valve cover gasket is leaking, removal of the air intake plenum might be required, as well as additional steps.
Remove valve cover. Once the valve cover(s) is accessed, the cover retaining bolts are removed and the cover pulled off. The valve cover sealing surface is checked with a straight edge to be sure the cover is flat and thus reusable.
Install new gasket. The new valve cover gasket is applied along with new rubber grommets under the retaining bolt heads. If there are spark plug tube seals, these are replaced as well. In some applications, oil resistant RTV (room temperature vulcanization) sealant must be applied to specific segments of the sealing surface, along with the new gasket, to ensure a complete and effective seal. The cover is bolted back on, using a calibrated inch pound torque wrench, and all other components are restored to their original position.
Check for leaks. Finally, the car engine is run and a visual check is made for oil leaks.

Is it safe to drive with a valve cover gasket problem?

Yes, as long as the amount of oil leaking is small, and there is no leak onto hot engine parts such as the exhaust manifold, it is safe to drive your car until you have an opportunity to fix it.

If you notice oil leaking on to the ground beneath your car after it is parked, you do not have a small leak, and it needs to be found and repaired as soon as possible. Any leak, of course, means your oil level is dropping as you drive the car. If you have a leak, be sure to check your oil more frequently than usual so you do not run low on oil and damage the engine.

When replacing a valve cover gasket keep in mind:

The mechanical components of a car engine will typically outlive the gaskets used to seal the engine. However, many of these gaskets, including the valve cover gaskets, are relatively easy to replace.
Never add stop leak type products to engine oil or other vehicle fluids. Not only are these materials not approved or specified by the original equipment manufacturers, but they also can create additional problems that may be costly to repair.
Often, if a car is old enough to have a valve cover oil leak, there will be oil leaks elsewhere on the engine, so you should request a complete leak inspection. It may be more cost effective to repair multiple leaks during one service call.
Often, the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve is inserted into a rubber grommet in one of the valve covers. An old rubber grommet is a potential leak source, as well as connections to the PCV valve. These components should be inspected and considered for replacement while there is access to the valve cover.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert GMC mechanics

Real customer reviews from GMC owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(35)

Rating Summary

32

0

0

1

2

32

0

0

1

2

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Robert

21 years of experience

1307 reviews

Robert

21 years of experience

by Ruth

GMC Savana 1500 V8-5.3L - Car is not starting - Golden, Colorado

He is a master mechanic. He had the van running within minutes of arriving, found some issues with the electrical system and will be back to replace some parts in two days after he picks up those parts. He is always on time, he works efficiently and he is pleasant and polite. Thanks, Robert! You're MY MECHANIC for sure!

Michael

28 years of experience

672 reviews

Request Michael

Michael

28 years of experience

Request Michael

by Frank

GMC Savana 1500 V8-5.7L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Mesa, Arizona

Second experience with Your Mechanic, and Michael, both have been positive. The jobs of replacing the power steering pump, and the water pump with the serpentine belt could not of been easy. He was prompt, professional and competent. Appreciate not having to waste time and money at the Stealership

Josh

17 years of experience

78 reviews

Josh

17 years of experience

by Adolph

GMC Savana 1500 V6-4.3L - Car is not starting - Estero, Florida

Friendly courteous and knowledgeable, I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

Whitney

40 years of experience

783 reviews

Request Whitney

Whitney

40 years of experience

Request Whitney

by carl

GMC Savana 1500 V8-5.0L - Van starts, runs a few seconds, then dies. It runs a little longer if I step on the accelerator - El Sobrante, California

fixed problem quickly and gave some good tips for preventing that and other problems. thank you!

Excellent Rating

(35)

Rating Summary

32

0

0

1

2

32

0

0

1

2

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

How to Replace the Oil Temperature Sensor on Most Cars

Oil, as well as the oil temperature sensor, is crucial to the engine lubrication system. A bad sensor can lead to leaks and poor vehicle performance.

Rules of the Road For Oklahoma Drivers

Do Do you know the rules of the road in Oklahoma? While a lot of traffic laws are consistent from state to state, there are some important differences. If you live in Oklahoma or you’re planning a trip there soon,...

The Mechanics of Cars: Simple Machines in Automobiles

Simple Simple machines are single, mechanical devices that help improve the daily life of humans by allowing them to work faster, easier, and more efficiently. Simple machines are considered to be the basic mechanisms that all complex machines...

Speedometer broke.

Hello, to check the operation of the speedometer, a scan tool needs to be connected to monitor the speed sensor output and see if it has any output, and if it is smooth. You will probably need the aid of...

Oil pressure sensor....need changed or just dirty

You may still want to have the system checked in person for a possible bad sensor or connection to the sensor. After washing, you may have washed away some corrosion on the connector to the sensor. If you have a...

The alarm is going off at random.

Hey there. You may not be able to get a new remote for the system you have. This is considered an aftermarket alarm even though it was installed by a Ford dealer. Your only choices with the system is to...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com