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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.

3000gt
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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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bdbake01 Senior Enthusiast

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Called again it is the new GM redesigned condeneser.

I'm curious to see how GM has addressed the condenser issues compared to how the aftermarket has approached them.

mois93da Enthusiast

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Judging by what I've seen and someone mentioned here a few posts ago, I'd say that the dryer wasn't welded properly to the condenser.fec389ec93cd19341bdbd66038227dcb.jpg

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Btw I had to refill the refrigerant again Sunday and I was on the road, I just happened to have my mani gauges in the truck, and my kids and wife were in there with me. I pulled up to o'reily and bought a can tap (happened to have a can of r134 in the truck too) because I had a half can still at home. When I went up to pay for the tap I got curious and asked the gentleman if he could look up a condenser for me, and He says, "we don't have any here but we show three in Houston. Needless to say, i paid for it right away, and went to pick it up. Did the install on Tuesday. It comes with a lifetime warranty.

 

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JUSTINASS Enthusiast

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well my A/C went out yesterday...thoughts??  I don't think it is compressor...

anyone replaced theirs themselves?  thinking it is the condenser...from my research.

im not seeing signs of leaking on the line itself...just the condenser...

i do not have the bracket on the line either.

2014 94k miles

 

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bdbake01 Senior Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, JUSTINASS said:

well my A/C went out yesterday...thoughts??  I don't think it is compressor...

anyone replaced theirs themselves?  thinking it is the condenser...from my research.

im not seeing signs of leaking on the line itself...just the condenser...

i do not have the bracket on the line either.

2014 94k miles

 

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You’ll need a new condenser and an upgraded/modified line set (aka, a couple of hoses with a Chinese manf clamp :/  )

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11 hours ago, bdbake01 said:

You’ll need a new condenser and an upgraded/modified line set (aka, a couple of hoses with a Chinese manf clamp :/  )

yeah and i ordered the hose off of amazon and the bracket...got a condenser from autozone...

are you saying there is a better modified line available? can you expand on this info?

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6 hours ago, JUSTINASS said:

yeah and i ordered the hose off of amazon and the bracket...got a condenser from autozone...

are you saying there is a better modified line available? can you expand on this info?

The line set is, as far as I know, the same. The bracket/clamp is simply two pieces of metal that span the compressor inlet and outlet to brace them. If that’s the bracket you have, that’s all I know of. 

reardiff Enthusiast

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Are the 2017's ok or is this something to look out for?  Mine has a build date of February 2017, and by reading this thread, it sounds like the redesign parts may not have been in production yet?

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swab21 New Member

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I just joined the party, My Condenser went out at 67,000 miles. What a joy! I am a little late on this thread but I wanted to get some input from the guys that have dealt with this issue already and what seems to be the best route of action. The way I see it I have three options. 

1. Call my local dealer, charm them and try and work out the best possible price.  - my least favorite route.

2. Buy the Condenser and replace it myself. (would you recommend the AC DELCO or a aftermarket brand)

3. I have a good friend with a welding/Fabrication shop. We possibly will be able to do the nitrogen purge and weld that sucker. I am just not sure how the process goes.  < my favorite and cheapest route. 

 If anyone has the information on how to properly flush the system with nitrogen and weld it. I am all ears, If that cant be done I will explore the other options. 

Thanks in advance. 

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JUSTINASS Enthusiast

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thought i would update to help others out....

i got the murry condenser and replaced it myself... i think it was around $60.00

i also bought the bracket from amazon...$8

my line looked perfect and didn't show any signs of leaking so i didn't replace it.

after replacing the condenser i took it to a local a/c shop i trust and had them pull a vacuum and recharge it...they charged me $100.

overall pretty simple install minus a few bolts that are hard to get to on the underside of the radiator support.

sucks knowing that this is pretty much a defective part from the factory and i had to waste a sunday afternoon fixing it...but i do have 92K trouble free miles, so i can't complain too much.

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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 wholesale price so i decided since i am in there might as well replace KNOWN ISSUES..   so i replaced....

1) condenser

2) high pressure line from compressor to condenser

3) installed updated bracket 

4) two band aids later

5) pulled a vacuum and it held (fingers crossed)

not a hard job just be ready to cuss the 3 bolts on the cross member (each side) that are on the bottom

(note video is same for a 2014)

 

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15BlueSilverado Enthusiast

15BlueSilverado

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Unfortunately, my 2015 Silverado fell victim to the same issue right around Jan I think. Luckily it hadn't been too hot after so I didn't think much of it until I started searching for the cause. That's when I came across all the thousands of issues and complaints for the same thing. I took my truck to the dealer where I purchased it only to have them tell me that they didn't have any AC service techs working on a Saturday AND that the part wouldn't be covered under warranty. Oh man was I pissed considering my truck only had like 32k miles on it at the time so it should have been covered under warranty. Anyways, I've filed a complaint and I actually found a replacement online for under $100. I plan on fixing it myself and then having a friend with mech shop recharge the system for me. It really sucks that GM hasn't issued a recall for this issue yet, I'm seriously thinking about trading my truck in for a Tundra after this. 

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