2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 A/C failed at 20859

Leander139 · September 11, 2016

I'll start off by saying this is the 2nd Silverado I've had, the first one was a 2014 with nothing but problems and I thought I was done with the problems until I was driving to work and the compressor began to screech and just quit. I have not had one problem with this truck until now. Anyone else have a compressor go out this early?

Arth · September 11, 2016

Not a good sign. I see tons of topics of failed A/C compressors on 2014's but the thought was because of a bad design which was being corrected.

This failure on a 2016 doesn't bode well. Makes me think my 2015 will have issues eventually.

Leander139 · September 11, 2016

I've seen the posts on the 14s as well, at least it wasn't the engine that failed like my 14. I know a lot of people will say just take it in, it's got a warranty but I shouldn't have to drive a 6 month old truck with no ac in west Texas and waste time now at the dealership. At least I'll have a loaner and they can do the airbag recall

FL335i · September 11, 2016

I just put the "corrective AC line bracket" on my '14 a few weeks ago.... no issues at 53k. Keep us posted as to what the root cause of the failure was.

Nate Allan · September 11, 2016

I have a 2015 with 10k miles. My AC hasn't worked all summer.

FL335i · September 12, 2016

^Really???

ShotgunZ71 · September 12, 2016

^Really???

Being in MIchigan, perhaps he doesn't need it? Either that or hasn't had time to get it repaired. ;-)

FL335i · September 12, 2016

In FL that would be a useless car.

ShotgunZ71 · September 12, 2016

In FL that would be a useless car.

Agreed

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Nate Allan · September 12, 2016

It's been hot here, but I never had a vehicle with AC before so I don't miss not having it.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 · September 12, 2016

It gets hot and humid here in NC and I still drive with the windows down, even on a 100°+ day. I guess it came from my first truck/vehicle was an '86 Chevy C10 and it didn't even have A/C installed. So the windows, especially the rotating vent windows, were my A/C. The only time I complained about it was when it was raining. Even now I only use the A/C when it's raining, even on the interstate going 75 mph I prefer the windows down.

Toxicgoober · September 12, 2016

Y'all are kind of making me wonder about mine now...it blows cold on recirculate but on fresh air it's very mild cooling. I figured it was just having issues with the Southern Louisiana heat/humidity. Is that the same symptoms y'all are having?

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SouthernSilveradoGuy85 · September 12, 2016

Y'all are kind of making me wonder about mine now...it blows cold on recirculate but on fresh air it's very mild cooling. I figured it was just having issues with the Southern Louisiana heat/humidity. Is that the same symptoms y'all are having?

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When you don't have it on recirculate is it on Auto? On Auto it won't blow full blast most of the time. It might at first for a little bit if it's really hot or really cold, but Auto to me is just a thermostat so you might not feel it.

Leander139 · September 12, 2016

I just put the "corrective AC line bracket" on my '14 a few weeks ago.... no issues at 53k. Keep us posted as to what the root cause of the failure was.

I'll keep it updated, hopefully I can get it in to the dealer here in the morning.

Toxicgoober · September 12, 2016

When you don't have it on recirculate is it on Auto? On Auto it won't blow full blast most of the time. It might at first for a little bit if it's really hot or really cold, but Auto to me is just a thermostat so you might not feel it.

I don't usually keep it on auto; I'll adjust the temp and hangs the fan speed independently.

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