Tahoe Air Ride Compressor Replacement

[TahoeLTZ13]

It appears the Air Ride Compessor on my 2013 Tahoe is in need of replacement. Replacement prices seem to vary quite abit. I would appreciate a recommendation on a replacement compressor that will last a few years and is a good value price-wise.

 

[91RS]

Either spend the money buy the OEM one that will likely last a other 10 years or take your chances on the aftermarket Arnott one that probably won’t last 10 years but it may last a few.

 

[Doubeleive]

I purchased the dorman pump been working fine, dorman and arnott are about your only options besides oem. check rockauto/amazon/ebay and compare for your best price.

 

[wjburken]

First off - Welcome to the forum from Iowa.

I have put Dorman and Arnott's in my vehicles and have had good luck. The last one I put in was an Arnott for my 2013 Yukon XL Denali. They run in the neighborhood of $160 +/- and take about 15-20 minutes to replace and is able to be done with out the use of jacks. If you do replace it, take some time to wash out any debris that may be under there otherwise you can get a face full of crap. Just ask @avalonandl.

 

[OR VietVet]

You've got your answers about the compressor options.

Welcome to the forum from Oregon. Posts pics, inside and out, of your rig.



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[adventurenali92]

I put a dorman air compressor in my 2006 in 2016 and it’s been completely fine ever since. And I use mine pretty heavily. A couple hundred pounds worth of detailing gear in the tailgate every day, towing a few times every couple months. Compressor has handled it all and kept the shocks filled.

 

[petethepug]

Has anyone purchased a preloved pump from a wrecker? With so many out there this has gotta b the way to go or not. Thoughts?


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[wjburken]

Has anyone purchased a preloved pump from a wrecker? With so many out there this has gotta b the way to go or not. Thoughts?


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I would be leery doing this unless you can get them for $25 or so. Chances of it being in good condition before getting sent to the grave yard are low and after sitting without being cycled seals dry out.

 

[91RS]

Buying used parts has been very hit or miss for me but its all about expectations, too. Some stuff has worked out great and others not so much but I'm also willing to "waste" some of my own time to save money when it's worth it. I bought a used steering column for $140 but it needs new bearings which is a royal PITA but a new column is $1000 so that's worth it to me.

Anyway, I haven't looked into what the compressors are going for used but if they're a good bit cheaper I'd give it a go because I'd rather have a used GM one than a new aftermarket or rebuilt one. They're so easy to replace so that helps also. Most of these junk yards stand behind what they sell. Just spend some time on eBay and find the newest lowest mileage one you can find.

 

[avalonandl]

Those pumps are only good for 5-6 years in a vehicle. So the real PITA is replacing them. They are about 285 from Rock Auto....Spend the $.

 

[91RS]

I guess someone forgot to tell mine. One is 13 years old and going strong and the other is 9 years.

 

[Rocket Man]

I bought an Arnott one a few years ago, and as side a note they come with a lifetime warranty. Dormans have a 1 year warranty iirc.

 

[avalonandl]

No doubt there are some that last. Mine on my 2012 was doa. Salt did it in I am sure.

 

[wjburken]

No doubt there are some that last. Mine on my 2012 was doa. Salt did it in I am sure.

Yeah, road salt is very ******* these.

 

[TahoeLTZ13]

It appears the Air Ride Compessor on my 2013 Tahoe is in need of replacement. Replacement prices seem to vary quite abit. I would appreciate a recommendation on a replacement compressor that will last a few years and is a good value price-wise.

Epilogue: I would like to thank everyone who commented on my air ride air compressor post. After reading your comments I decided to replace my failed OEM air ride air compressor with a Dorman after market replacement. My major decision points were:

· The Dorman advertises that it has a cutoff circuit the prevents the unit from overheating so it may prevent the unit from burning up from continuously running to compensate for an air leak in a shock or the air supply system. I think this is what likely did it in the OEM unit as the right rear shock was previously replaced for a leak.

· The price point on the Dorman while not the lowest cost alternative was competitive and rated highly by previous buyers on Amazon.

Again, thank you for your comments.