Yeah. So I have a silverado 2014 and no Ac. Took it in for an oil change and to look at it. Took look at it cost 80$. Total bill w oil change $125.76. The diagnosis.....cracked condenser....the repair cost... $840.+tax +trans flush. $174.95. +109.95.optimizer service fuel....I had the gal repeat this to me in disgust and immediately told her to get manager. I stressed to him my commitment to Chevy 42000$ worth and came from Ford. I also told him I drive my truck alot. 51000 on it already. Long story short he gave me 1800 chevy #. I was pissed. Called and spoke w a gal who seemed understanding and sent a claim in.. so I'll find out on Monday if Bob Hall/Sunfair Chevrolet (Washington state) will fix this issue. After reading all the problems Chevy is aware of the problems w ac and to not recall is bull****. Period. So I feel for anyone with similar issues . Chevy better rectify this. I will update soon. Thank you

 

I also have a 2014 Silverado (Texas Edition) and at about 36000 miles the compressor went out. Had it replaced last July. Less than a year later with about 20K more in mileage the new one has gone out as well. Sounds to me like Chevy needs to look at these compressors and maybe start buying from another vendor. My boss had his in to replace his compressor this week as well and he drives a 2014 Silverado as well.

 

Yes feel for ya. Chevy better get behind their inferior products. Ac out on a two year old truck...not good...

 

The public doesn't seem to understand what a recall is. Recalls are for safety related concerns, not because you feel like something should last longer than it has.


That being said there are other options and ways to resolve issues, but that's a whole different topic.

 

...first production year blues.

 

All,
I bought my 2014 Silverado new on June 15th, 2014 and I currently have 113,000 miles on it (yes I drive a lot) my air conditioner has stopped working for the 5th time now. I have another appointment to take it in this Wednesday. The system has been replaced FOUR (4) times and it is about to be changed a 5th. Fortunately I purchased an extended warranty to 150,000 miles but it has been a royal pain in my X@#*&^ taking this %$#@ truck in every 6 months for a new system. I live in the Denver area so I have not tried my air conditioner until this last Saturday and yes "it blows hot air again" I am so very frustrated with all of this. It is a real shame as I was born in Flint Michigan, my grandfather retired as a supervisor from V8 engine plant and I defend Chevys all the time. My wife is trying to convince me to buy a Toyota, and I may jump ship this time.

 

since Toyotas never ever have problems

 

So this seems to be a pretty rampant issue. 2014 Silverado 1500 LT, just under 40k miles, B2B warranty is done, and my compressor is blown. Completely shredded the slip belt. I'm actually feeling lucky to have gotten to 40k without this happening sooner based on other posts. Is this not a recall yet? What can I do? GM Assistance, something? It's HOOOOOOOOOOOOT in NC right now!

 

the only thing you can do is save your receipt and complain to general motors. The only gm staff who will see it here are a few customer service reps who will ask you to detail what happened and then direct you to the dealer...which in the end will lead to customer pay repairs.
Who ever repairs this...the accumulator, orifice tube and compressor must be replaced, the inlet to the new compressor should have a screen installed to prevent any debris from the old compressor failure getting into it. Gm does not flush a/c systems, rather they have a specialty kit for compressor screens/filters.

 

6 Additional pages of A/C complaints since I first posted mine back in September. More of the GM Reps kindly directing people to their local dealers providing the truck is still under warranty. More people not under warranty being told to Foff by GM ...... make no mistake, that is what GMs silence on this subject is. "Sorry about your luck and Fyou".
Regardless, perhaps this will help someone out there before they take their truck into GM and the shop manager says "Yeah .... your gonna need a new compressor, condensor, coil ..... etc. It's gonna cost $1400 as your warranty expired 5K miles ago."
After searching extensively on the inter webs it was determined there is an absolute problem with the A/C compressor to condenser line in these trucks. I'm no mechanic but I can turn a wrench. I broke the #1 cardinal sin and decided to start throwing some money at it before taking it to the shop for diagnosis/repair. First thing I did was get a can of refrigerant. Most big name auto shops sell a can that comes with a removable pressure guage that can be used again with a lower priced refrigerant only can. Followed the directions, got the pressure guage where it needed to be and "Walla" I had ice cold A/C again ...... for a day. Checked the pressure next day with my new handy guage and it was empty of refrigerant. However this did tell me there was nothing wrong with the compressor. I did realize that the leak could perhaps be in the compressor itself but also know how the shop managers turn a $200-300 fix into a $1400 fix by saying the simple words "Your compressor is shot." I decided to go with it and focus on this problematic compressor to condenser line that everyone has been talking about.
Google "2014 chevrolet silverado A/C Refrigerant Leak" and the first page "Sandyblogs" will be a nice description of the problems with this hose. Went to the dealer and requested the part ..... they had a couple of them ...... go figure. They did not have the recommended support bracket however. It was a day away so I ordered that as well. Picked up my parts ($121) and parked the truck to let it cool down. Ended up digging into it the next day and it was really pretty straight forward. You will be working only from the top, front, passenger side of the engine compartment. It is a tight fit to get your hands on the two nuts holding the hose on but both were doable with a 7/16" deep well socket.
The new hose has protective caps on the ends and I believe you want to leave those on as long as possible to prevent contamination. It is rough getting the hose into position and you will surely bump the ends onto dirty motor compartment parts. Pop the caps, slide end onto the holding bolt, add nut and wrench it down. Took less that an hour after I figured out where everything was located. The bracket is kind of a pain in the ****. It's tough to get the two hands needed to get it installed. Charged the system up with the remaining refrigerant and it worked great. That was five days ago. Drove the truck with A/C on every day. Checked the pressure and it seems to be holding. The hose does have an electrical plug on it that will have to be unplugged as well.
Now I am certain this is not the absolute correct way to do this. I have read about flushing the system, adding oil .... etc. So I'm sure an A/C professional is going to come on here and try to take me away from my happy place. I'm good with that.

Will try to update as needed with any additional issues/problems with this potential fix.