2016 GMC Sierra 1500: A/C blowing hot air
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Sierra 1500 report: a/c blowing hot air. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 68,000 miles.
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 condenser (2 reports) AC /. 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 $980 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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