AC Condenser replacement

[Knightfall]

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.

[Sean3565]

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?

[jonesumd]

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.

[mois93da]

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...

 

Time to start shopping for a new condenser. :/

Edited August 2, 2017 by mois93da

[mois93da]

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

[bdbake01]

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

Yep. Welcome to the club.

[afireinside7444]

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.

[mois93da]

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?

[afireinside7444]

Well the dealership is doing it under warranty so ill wait lol

[mois93da]

I don't think I can wait here in Houston ...

[jonesumd]

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.

 

[mois93da]

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?

[bdbake01]

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.

[mois93da]

Thanks for the reply. Where were you able to find this info? I just googled it up but never really got the info I was looking for

[Spurshot]

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.

Edited August 6, 2017 by spurshot