2016 Cadillac Escalade: Hot air blowing when A/C on
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Escalade report: hot air blowing when A/C on. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 87,000 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2016 Escalade in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10966314 (filed 03/16/2017): “67 days & 1230 miles after purchasing, just after starting and merging into heavy, fast moving city traffic, the check engine light & several others come on. then on star text and email diagnostic alert received: "service the engine and transmission in your …”
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 A/C lines running to rear of vehicle (1 reports). 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 $1,200 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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