Victor Reinz 71-15534-00 EGR Valve Gasket

OE-Style EGR Valve Gasket Seal

Victor Reinz 71-15534-00 is an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve gasket built for sealing the EGR pipe connection on select Suzuki, Chevrolet, Geo, and Pontiac applications. It uses graphite and steel construction to support a tight seal in high-heat emission control service.

For drivers servicing a Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki XL-7, or Chevrolet Tracker, this gasket provides the OE-quality sealing approach expected from Victor Reinz. The 71-15534-00 part number is a direct reference for the correct EGR pipe gasket application on listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Part type: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve gasket
• Material: graphite and steel
• Length: 2.0750 in.
• Width: 1.3000 in.
• Thickness: 0.0370 in.
• Bolt hole quantity: 2
• OE-quality sealing technology from Victor Reinz

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-15534-00 is engineered for EGR pipe sealing where heat, exhaust flow, and repeated thermal cycling can challenge the gasket surface. The graphite-and-steel construction supports a stable seal at the EGR valve connection, helping maintain proper exhaust gas recirculation system integrity on vehicles such as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki XL-7, and Chevrolet Tracker. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 71026 for the same application.

Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing solutions, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused design approach for foreign and domestic light-duty vehicles. The 71-15534-00 gasket is also listed for Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki Esteem, Suzuki Sidekick, Suzuki X-90, Geo Tracker, and Pontiac Sunrunner applications with 1-port EGR pipe configurations.

What It Helps Address

• EGR pipe exhaust leaks at the gasket surface
• Exhaust odor or soot around the EGR connection
• Rough idle or drivability issues related to EGR sealing loss
• Failed emissions inspection caused by a leaking EGR joint
• Noise from escaping exhaust gases at the EGR pipe flange

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the EGR pipe configuration and port count before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly so the graphite-and-steel gasket can seat evenly, and inspect the flange for warping, corrosion, or damage that could affect sealing. Confirm fitment by vehicle year, make, and model before ordering; this part fits 1995-2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2002-2006 Suzuki XL-7, 1998-2004 Chevrolet Tracker, 1999-2004 Suzuki Vitara, 1995-2001 Suzuki Esteem, 1995-1998 Suzuki Sidekick, 1996-1998 Suzuki X-90, 1995-1997 Geo Tracker, and 1995-1997 Pontiac Sunrunner with EGR pipe and 1 port.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an established original equipment supplier, and its gasket products are built around OE-level sealing engineering for dependable service on the listed applications. Part number 71-15534-00 is manufactured to support accurate replacement selection for emission control repairs.