Jump to content

Ac not blowing cold

Jaime Jody Hiroller Manriquez

Recommended Posts

NJgmc2014 Enthusiast

NJgmc2014

Posted
Posted

Just had my air fixed in my 2014 Sierra. Condenser crack. Very common problem. No idea how it’s not in recall or GM does not assist with repair. They quoted me $1200. Paid $700

02Sierra_Mark Enthusiast

02Sierra_Mark

Posted
Posted

I just dealt with an AC problem on my 14 Silverado.  My suggestion is to contact Chevrolet through the chat on their website and get a case number. Be nice but mention that there are many other owners that have had AC issues and you are concerned that you could also be experiencing one of these issues that are expensive to repair.  If they are able to help with "assistance" they will.  Get a case number.

 

My issue turned out to be a hole in an ac hose.  I told the service writer about my case number with Chevy before they even looked at the truck and he gladly took the info....said they've seen a lot of our trucking coming in to the shop for AC repairs.  Turns out Chevy did throws some money my way, which I was very happy.

 

In your case, it seems like they should be able to check the obvious defects like a hose or the condenser without tearing the dash apart. I'm not a mechanic, so I don't know where all you're supposed to check.   Maybe you could try another dealer if you don't trust this one. Whatever you do, contact the customer chat like I said above and give that case number to the service writer.  Good luck!

Eddie 70 Senior Enthusiast

Eddie 70

Posted
Posted

Had the condenser in my 2014 replaced in the summer of 17 under warranty. I had bought an extended warranty and this one repair paid for the warranty. Been good ever since. At the time when I called the dealer, he said he had 8 condensers in stock. Did I want to come up now or risk missing out. I headed out right then and they took care of me. I don't know if they still are, but they were on national backorder. If you were lucky you might be able to get one from Autozone or something like that.

wfleeger Enthusiast

wfleeger

Posted
Posted

Wife's 2015 Buick Encore (GM) condenser went out about 7 months ago, just out of warranty.  Leaking from a seam.  When I took it back for replacement ($1,100.00) once the part came in the following week, service manager told me that they (GM) had noticed a problem with the condensers for that year.  He knew I also had a 2015 Silverado and told me the next time I brought it in for service to have them check the condenser.  Wife was scheduled to take it in last Friday and she told me the Tuesday before that the A/C was blowing warm air.  Also just out of warranty.  While there they noticed that there was a leak along the seam and it needed to be replaced, $1,200.00. Dropped it off today for the replacement.   I do have to admit that the service manager was able to get a little GM assistance with hers and a little with mine, so that helps.  I can see where this does not look like a wide spread problem, but if the service manager has known for a while, and both of our 2015's having the same issue, it kinda hits me a little harder.  Die-hard GM guy here, so just venting a little, not going away.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • chris21
      Brand new to this forum. Questions about re-gearing my 26’ HD

      By chris21 · Posted

      37's would probably fit with a 3" lift. GM only has two gear ratios for these trucks 3.73 for gas and 3.42 for diesel. And they can't be programmed for anything else at the moment. The rough country module just corrects the speedometer and odometer to adjust for tire size it's not a programming device.   You haven't said if your truck is gas or diesel, but for a gas truck the 10L1000 with 3.73 gears has a lower final drive ratio than the 6L90 it replaced would if it were swapped to 4.10s. GM used the same 3.73 gearing in 6 speed gas trucks. I don't think you'll have any issue running 37's with the 10 speed other than the reduction in mpg and towing/weight capacity which is as much of a function of the lift as the tire size.
    • GN2018
      Range AFM/DFM Disabler Flaw

      By GN2018 · Posted

      Actually, it probably was the brakes.  It's weird the way the messages came across, but I took it to the dealer thinking that something was wrong with the sensor and in fact, the rear brakes were shot.  What I don't understand is why the messages never said, your brake pads are low.  First I got the message I posted above, taking about new pads being detected.  Then I got a message saying that the system needed repaired.  It never said, change your brake pads.
    • No1UKnow
      Transmission Woes :-(

      By No1UKnow · Posted

    • ryan35205
      Lets Talk Z60 Suspension

      By ryan35205 · Posted

      Did the KYBs keep it the same height in the front? I was concerned that pre-assembled assembly would raise it up an inch to standard non-z60 height.. I guess which it would make the rake 1 inch instead of 2 inches.
    • Grumpy Bear
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Thank you for keeping the train on the tracks and for a thoughtful engagement. I enjoyed the reflection on a previous stance to refine and improve your position. I like that inquisitive flexibility about you Atlas.    No the process isn't sterile. Hundreds, perhaps thousands of miles of piping, vessels, pumps. Chevron, the people I worked for, were keenly aware that there is a market for what is known as their "ISOCLEAN" line of lubricants. These are lubricants that are the same as those sold bulk that are further processed by filtration to a level your particular application demands. They will filter and package and provide lab documentation as required. Do not kid yourself. Every gallon of oil that goes into a Chevron Turbine, reciprocating compressor, generator is prefiltered and tested before being charged. Lest wise it was when I was there in the plants I worked in.    There are requirements set by manufactures for the cleanliness of the oils used in their equipment. OTR such as CUMMINS has standards shared with customers on this. Commercial interest selling to Ma and Pa do, but don't share that information. Not even upon request but internally, they do exist.    The GM study sited, (Graph from Machinery Lubrication in previous post) only shows "relative" importance.  I find that fascinating. By constructing the graph like this they admit there are dozens of factors in engine life and via scientific method determined the effect of 'relative cleanliness' on engine life not in miles but in 'FACTORS'. This allows a certain amount of reverse engineering does it not?   They even provided some touchstones. Beta 75 as a reference point. Wonderful stuff!!   Smaller blenders CAN and some DO take the time and effort to do better than a refinery or large bulk blender, like Warren Oil, in improving the "in the can" cleanliness. No I don't have a list but testing could generate that information.    Again, but one of several levers we can pull to improve engine life. The simplest is keeping a clean work station while doing your own oil changes.     

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...