Dorman 264-969 Driver Side Engine Valve Cover Compatible with Select Models

I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 5.3 liter and it had been smoking at start up every morning and also fowling spark plugs especially the #1 plug. I was also having issues with O2 sensors on the driver side failing along with the catalytic converter failing on the driver side. My truck has 291,000 plus miles on it and I was thinking the rings were shot. Checked around on YouTube and came across this possible fix and for 73 dollars and some change. It was worth the shot to see if it would correct the issues I was seeing.After changing the valve cover I had no more smoke at start ups in the morning or after it had sat idle for a few hours. I went from adding 1 quart of oil every 700 to 800 miles to having not to add any oil at all. The issue is the PCV valve is fixed in the valve cover and can not be replaced on its own. The PCV valve sticks open pulling oil into the the intake manifold which was fouling my spark plugs and would burn off at start up causing the blue/gray smoke. I went from thinking I needed to buy a new truck to thinking I might get another 300,000 miles out of it. Runs great now with no issues. It was worth the purchase. Make sure you take your time installing the valve cover and not letting the gasket get out of place and causing a unwanted oil leak. Plenty of YouTube videos out there showing how to make this easy repair.

My wife’s 2014 Tahoe was puffing oil smoke after decelerating so I suspected it was a faulty PCV since there is a TSB on them failing and needing replaced, this fixed the puff of smoke and the gasket was leaking oil down the back of the block, so this coming with a new gasket fixed the leak as well. Highly recommend, fits like OEM

Perfect fit, has the upgraded design so the PCV doesn't suck out oil with the vapors. Easy install and no more smoke on cold startups after a day to clear out. (Clean out the oily intake tubes too for faster results.)

I bought this for my 06 silverado. The knly difference is the PCV tube, which did not effect anything, and was way cheaper than the specific 06 unit.I added a few drain holes and my smoky start up and oil consumption is completely eliminated. Perfect solution!

After disabling AFM several years ago, my 2009 silverado continued to have some oil consumption issues and smoke at startup from time to time. Research on the issue brought me to this product, in hopes to reduce the amount of oil coming into my intake through the PCV system. Since install, consumption is greatly reduced and smoke on startup is completely gone.As far as jobs go, this is very easy. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5: Casting could be better. Also, after my experience, I installed one on a friend's Sierra - one of the seals for the mounting bolts just didn't want to "mushroom" right when compressed. Its hard to describe, but it clearly didn't look right. No leak though.Overall, I would not hesitate to buy again or recommend this product.

Just like original valve cover thanks went on easy no problems think you will order from you again

Got it for my 2011 Silverado it seemed to help with the old one all gunked up oil blocking the holes In the top. It was pretty easy to do I'm mechanical inclined but not a mechanic. I've realized my main problem is fuel management system I'm buying something to keep in v8

Does what it should

I do not have a photo or video of this valve cover installed but it fit perfectly on my 2005 Avalanche with a 5.3L engine, super easy to install and ZERO smoke puff at start up now which is friggin awesome cause at times my truck looked like it was trying to out smoke Cheech & Chong lmfao

Excelente calidad funcionó a la perfección

Everything was great no problems with installation and no oil leaks

S’adapte parfaitement à Chevrolet Avalanche 2011 avec un 5.3

Wish I would have bought this sooner. Paid for it self in Oil consumption. Fixed the problem and even stopped #7 spark plug from getting oil fouled.