Victor Reinz 71-14044-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

OE-Style Thermostat Seal for GM Trucks

Victor Reinz 71-14044-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made from molded rubber for a precise seal at the thermostat-to-cover interface. It is built for select Chevrolet, GMC, and Hummer applications, including Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500 HD, Express, Savana, and H1 models.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing performance
• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for thermostat-to-cover sealing
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Direct-fit coverage for select Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra applications
• Part number 71-14044-00 for accurate ordering and lookup

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14044-00 is a thermostat gasket designed to seal the coolant thermostat to the cover on supported GM vehicles. As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz applies OE-level engineering to gasket solutions that match the demands of daily service and repair work. This gasket is a practical choice for technicians servicing 2001-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD models, along with 2007-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 3500 HD applications. It also fits Chevrolet Express 2500, Chevrolet Express 3500, GMC Savana 2500, GMC Savana 3500, and 2006 Hummer H1 applications listed in the fitment data.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35762 and MAHLE C31889 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat-to-cover sealing surface
• Loss of seal integrity after thermostat service
• Improper sealing from a worn or flattened gasket
• Coolant odor or visible residue around the thermostat housing
• Repeat cooling system service caused by sealing failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the thermostat cover and mating surface before installation so the molded rubber gasket seats evenly. Verify the thermostat housing and cover are free of corrosion, gouges, or old seal material before assembly. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering; this gasket fits 2016 Chevrolet Express 2500 and Express 3500, 2016 GMC Savana 2500 and Savana 3500, 2001-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2007-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2001-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 2007-2016 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and related listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an OE supplier known for gasket engineering and broad coverage across foreign and domestic vehicles. Part number 71-14044-00 is built to the same sealing-focused standards expected in professional cooling system repair.