2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: A/C blowing hot air
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Silverado 1500 report: a/c blowing hot air. CarComplaints.com lists 26 owner complaints, average mileage 71,300 miles.
NHTSA has 67 owner complaints for the 2015 Silverado 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11608830 (filed 08/15/2024): “While driving i loose my power steering, most of my electrical systems shut down including the radio, driver information center, ac and the stability control system. i get a quick dash warning light that says stability rack and it goes off. issue mostly occurs…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11539904 (filed 08/21/2023): “Truck shuts down, power steering quits working and forces vehicle wheel back other direction, stablitrack light comes on, ac shuts down, truck loses power, sometimes completely shuts down while turning.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace condenser (19 reports) replace actuator (1 reports) AC /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,110 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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