2018 Chevrolet Suburban: A/C condenser failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Suburban report: A/C condenser failure. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 42,000 miles.
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints for the 2018 Suburban in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11601829 (filed 07/13/2024): “I bought this vehicle in january 2019 . i had to have the ac worked on in april 2021. i was advised that the year 2017 had a recall on the same is mine is having… now in 2024 my ac has to be fixed again for the same thing … this is not a cheap fix. it should b…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11453293 (filed 02/21/2022): “2018 chevy suburban. hvac condenser needs replaced. there is a recall for the 2015-2017 models but not 2018. same problem. a/c does not blow cold air.…”
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: needs a new condenser (2 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 $2,160 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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