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By Reed Spivey
June 1, 2023 in Troubleshooting & Recalls

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Reed Spivey

Posted June 1, 2023

Posted June 1, 2023 (edited)

Hello,

I’m having an issue with cooling capacity in my A/C on my 2015 Sierra 1500. For context, 3 years ago i had to have the condenser replaced due to the common weld crack. The next year i had to have a line replaced due to a hole that leak out all the Freon. And since last summer my system is not producing enough cold air to keep up with 100 degree Texas summer heat. When i have the fan halfway up or below the temperature is cold (not enough air flow to cool you off though). Any higher, the temperature gets warmer. I’m not sure what is causing this.. crappy after market condenser.. compressor going bad.. etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Edited June 1, 2023 by Reed Spivey

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