2010 Chevrolet Suburban: Air conditioning leaks everywhere
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Suburban report: air conditioning leaks everywhere. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 100,000 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2010 Suburban in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10762426 (filed 09/09/2015): “I noticed my dash was cracked while cleaning my windows. it is crack at both airbags both passenger & driver. it rattles while driving down the highway. it is very disappointing that i have a car in such pristine condition with low-mileage & the dash board loo…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10722388 (filed 05/30/2015): “The dashboard has three severe long cracks that run into where the airbag would deploy and one that runs vertically straight up to the steering wheel.this is clearly a defect. the edges are very sharp. a piece has cracked and fell into the a/c vent. i am very …”
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: none clearly reported. 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
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Air conditioning leaks everywhere (2010 Suburban)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2010 Suburban
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