AC Condenser replacement

ducklawyer · August 7, 2017

I wish I would have never seen this thread. I feel like it's roulette every time I blast the air. Did see this today tho...

http://fortune.com/2017/08/06/gm-truck-steering-recall/

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afireinside7444 · August 8, 2017

Ok so i was called yestetday take it in Thursday only about a 5 day wait and a condenser came in.

afireinside7444 · August 9, 2017

Called again it is the new GM redesigned condeneser.

bdbake01 · August 9, 2017

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 · August 12, 2017

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.

Edited August 12, 2017 by mois93da

mois93da · August 12, 2017

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.

JUSTINASS · February 16, 2018

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

Edited February 16, 2018 by JUSTINASS

bdbake01 · February 16, 2018

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

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

JUSTINASS · February 16, 2018

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?

bdbake01 · February 16, 2018

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 · February 17, 2018

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?

swab21 · March 1, 2018

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.

JUSTINASS · March 6, 2018

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.

3000gt · March 15, 2018

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)

15BlueSilverado · May 21, 2018

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.