2013 Chevrolet Traverse: A/C not working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Traverse report: A/C not working. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 71,250 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2013 Traverse in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11267872 (filed 10/11/2019): “Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet traverse. the contact stated that the air conditioning was not operating properly. the vehicle was taken to beaty chevrolet (9615 parkside dr, knoxville, tn 37922, (865) 233-9063) where it was diagnosed that the motor moun…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11243969 (filed 08/14/2019): “After driving using the a/c during rain (light to medium downfall) when vehicle was in park and the key would not move to turn the vehicle ginseng off. turning the key was was repeated multiple times with no success. to turn off engine the positive cable had t…”
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 evaporator valve (1 reports) replace auxiliary air A/C lines (1 reports) replace high pressure line (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 $1,300 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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