AC Condenser replacement

Knightfall · July 30, 2017

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 · July 30, 2017

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 · July 30, 2017

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 · August 1, 2017

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 · August 2, 2017

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

bdbake01 · August 2, 2017

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 · August 2, 2017

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 · August 2, 2017

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 · August 3, 2017

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

mois93da · August 3, 2017

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

jonesumd · August 3, 2017

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 · August 4, 2017

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 · August 4, 2017

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.