AC Condenser or compressor?

[JML07denali]

Hey guys I think the notorious AC condenser issue has struck again or maybe the compressor? I have been adding Freon about once a week, anybody have an idea what the parts and labor to have this replaced would cost?


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[swathdiver]

Hey guys I think the notorious AC condenser issue has struck again or maybe the compressor? I have been adding Freon about once a week, anybody have an idea what the parts and labor to have this replaced would cost?


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I have the previous generation and labor to replace the condenser is 3 hours.

 

[JML07denali]

I have the previous generation and labor to replace the condenser is 3 hours.

Just hung up with my local dealer they quoted 5 hours for labor, condenser costs $200, quoted right around $1,100 to fix. If it’s the condenser. [emoji2371]


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[OR VietVet]

Sounds like you have a leak problem and that needs diagnosed first and foremost. You can bench race all day but need to find that leak first and go from there. I am asuming it works fine after you charge with refrigerant?

 

[swathdiver]

Just hung up with my local dealer they quoted 5 hours for labor, condenser costs $200, quoted right around $1,100 to fix. If it’s the condenser. [emoji2371]

They probably have to pull the bumper cover off like on mine. By the time you buy the sniffer, manifold and parts and refrigerant to DIY it, might be less for them to do it. Less aggravation too.

Mine is leaking at the fitting to the lower line at the condenser. So not sure if both or on or the other needs replacing. Giving that project to the dealer.

 

[swathdiver]

Sounds like you have a leak problem and that needs diagnosed first and foremost. You can bench race all day but need to find that leak first and go from there. I am asuming it works fine after you charge with refrigerant?

Well, the dealer will diagnose for the leak and once they find it, give the estimate, and if he chooses to let them fix it, apply the diagnostic fee to the repair.

 

[JML07denali]

Sounds like you have a leak problem and that needs diagnosed first and foremost. You can bench race all day but need to find that leak first and go from there. I am asuming it works fine after you charge with refrigerant?

Agreed, they are going to diagnose first so I don’t just throw money and parts at it thinking that’s the issue.


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[JML07denali]

Appointment is set for next Thursday, I will post back once I know what the culprit is.


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[Miami-Dade]

GM covered my Condenser a couple of years ago in my 2016. It would have been around 1100 bucks if it wasn't covered. Either way I was going let the dealer do it.

They fixed it the next day [took 5 hours] and even covered my rental Charger. In this miserable Miami jungle heat I was thankful I got such a super quick appointment.

 

[JML07denali]

Heard back from the dealer, the ac condenser has a leak $1,253. Later A/C blows cold again! I looked into replacing myself but it looks like the front end has to come off, I don’t have the time nor patience to tackle it.


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[OR VietVet]

Do you have a breakdown of parts and labor and materials costs for that work for $1253?

 

[JML07denali]

Do you have a breakdown of parts and labor and materials costs for that work for $1253?

My wife picked it up. I was quoted $220 for the condenser and 5 hours labor plus tax.
I provide a breakdown later tonight when I get home.

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[OR VietVet]

The part price I get. labor would be parts replacement and cover evac and recharge and flush if was done and such. I am curious what they charge for refrigerant, oil, flush....etc.

 

[GTNator]

I have my 2017 Escalade in for the same issue. Was quoted $1,747. It’s either due to not-transitory inflation, or the Cadillac premium being charged to make me feel good (not)

 

[Tahoe14]

Wasn't the warranty extended to 7 years 70,000 miles or something to that affect if anyone is eligible.

 

[GTNator]

Wasn't the warranty extended to 7 years 70,000 miles or something to that affect if anyone is eligible.

Really? I haven’t heard about that.

 

[Oh Kee Pah]

I've tried to attach the TSB on the Air Conditioning Condenser leak.
GM Special Coverage Adjustment - 17336 Air Conditioning Condenser Refrigerant Leak

Also, the transmission cooling line MAY be effected by the failing condenser. I had both the A/C condenser and trans cooling line replaced, under extended warranty, at approx. 105k miles on my '15 Tahoe.
You may want to have that looked at too...

 

[GTNator]

I've tried to attach the TSB on the Air Conditioning Condenser leak.
GM Special Coverage Adjustment - 17336 Air Conditioning Condenser Refrigerant Leak

Also, the transmission cooling line MAY be effected by the failing condenser. I had both the A/C condenser and trans cooling line replaced, under extended warranty, at approx. 105k miles on my '15 Tahoe.
You may want to have that looked at too...

Hey thanks for posting this. My AC leak is in the exact same spot as the pictures and description, and I have a 2017 Escalade ESV which is one of the vehicles identified in this TSB. However, my dealer says when they look up my VIN, this AC Special Coverage Adjustment does not show up as being associated with my VIN. Therefore in the dealer’s opinion, my car is excluded. They said even though my year and model are listed in the Special Coverage Adjustment, GM only applies this to specific VINs that are a subset. They told me I could call GM on my own but the dealer can’t do anything more.

Does that sound right?

 

[BlackandChrome]

My A/C quit working on me a few years back. Luckily it was fixed at no cost because of TSB 17336.

It looks like I have the same issue again. I'm putting AC to the lowest temperature setting and the truck is not getting any colder. I looked through the grill and can clearly see the crack and an green oily appearance.


Has anyone had this issue repeat itself? With the dealer repair at no charge again? The first repair was just under the 5 years / 60k miles. I'm at 100k miles now.

 

[BlackandChrome]

I called the dealer. They couldn't help.

1. They already repaired it. GM will only cover it 1x per vehicle
2. The Special Coverage Adjustment ended in 2019. GM isn't reimbursing.