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Is there a definite period of time where these trucks were affected? I have a 2016 that's about a year and a few months old and has 28k. No issues so far but I really don't want to have to deal with my ac dying.

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bdbake01
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The sign is either a "GMC" or bow tie on your grill.

Knightfall
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If I ever got a non-GM truck, the Power Wagon would be my first choice. Probably the most practically configured vehicle ever.

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thought i would shed some light... summer is gonna be upon us soon and guess what no ac and i'm in the south!!! researched problem and i found this thread.  Gm dealer gave me parts at wholes

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Hello guys, I have a 2016 GMC Sierra crew cab. I was just wondering when the bracket that is suppose to fix these leaks was added? Do I need to see about adding one to my truck?

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Is there a definite period of time where these trucks were affected? I have a 2016 that's about a year and a few months old and has 28k. No issues so far but I really don't want to have to deal with my ac dying.

 

Knightfall,

 

You are going to hit the issue, it might be in a few days, weeks, or a few years from now. My 2016 hit it less than a year with about 1000 miles on it. The good thing for you is you have time until your warranty expires. GM MUST issue a recall. If they don't, the AGs of multiple states will force them to issue one.

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Soectaculous, thanks for the advice. My co-worker and I were messing with our subs and ended up opening the hoods. I Remembered what you suggested and I checked...bb015ce54b07272be63494b3d39b0152.jpg514f3be1cadc4fefbdae367249b8958f.jpg8713fe4b86c4a27458a677a419850e98.jpg6182cec622a2b63e06b7e3144bba9b96.jpg

 

Time to start shopping for a new condenser. :/

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bdbake01 Senior Enthusiast

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And here's roof that it is a leak. I had put UV dye in the system the first time I recharged it. 8bb9307aace93f4c92471b84f28b5b31.jpg

Yep. Welcome to the club.

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Ok i looked my driver side condenser is wet. I rarely use ac. Dealer dident even look just oredered me a new condenser. Ac isent horrid yet so hopefully it holds for summer. Said no aftermarket parts avail now here in MI. so now the wait.

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Ok i looked my driver side condenser is wet. I rarely use ac. Dealer dident even look just oredered me a new condenser. Ac isent horrid yet so hopefully it holds for summer. Said no aftermarket parts avail now here in MI. so now the wait.

have you checked Amazon?
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This is what my truck has been doing for the past month. I refuse to drive it with no AC. It will be sitting like this for probably another 2-3 months until the re-designed AC condenser comes in. By then it'll be fall so I won't care about AC.

 

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What does the accumulator/dryer look like on these trucks? Is there an orifice tube? I'm just trying to get the parts together for the condenser replacement. Also, how much oil do I have to add to the system?

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What does the accumulator/dryer look like on these trucks? Is there an orifice tube? I'm just trying to get the parts together for the condenser replacement. Also, how much oil do I have to add to the system?

You'll probably be surprised as I was, but the dryer is integrated directly into the condenser. It's the cylindrical header on the driver's side. New condenser already has fresh dessicant installed from factory.

 

As for oil I can't recall, but it's tiny. Like 3.4oz or something.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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It's not a precise science. Put 2 oz in for a new condenser and you'll be fine. Another 1.5 oz for new lines.

 

The orifice is in the block where the lines attach at the firewall.

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