2015 Chevrolet Suburban: A/C stopped working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Suburban report: A/C stopped working. CarComplaints.com lists 26 owner complaints, average mileage 66,100 miles.
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints for the 2015 Suburban in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11588986 (filed 05/15/2024): “In 2022, the transmission experienced a complete failure and required replacement. unfortunately, the vehicle is now encountering the same issues once more. from various forums, it appears that these issues are prevalent with the 2015 suburban, including the n…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11471442 (filed 06/28/2022): “Vehicle a/c condenser has a leak parts are on backorder because of the number of failures…”
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 (12 reports) replace A/C compressor (3 reports) replace AC clutch (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 $1,150 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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