Chevrolet 1500 / Tahoe - No A/C Leaking Condenser

[@SouthMainAuto]

According to the folks at GM this problem only affects some 2015-2017 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles. You can find this in the bulletin 17336 - 07 static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10178404-9999.pdf I am here to tell you though it affects WAYYYYY more vehicles than they have listed. However in typical GM fashion they deny everything and won't cover any vehicles not listed in the TSB under the extended warranty even though they use the same exact part number haha. Way to go GM 😂 What a joke.....

[@Troy_Built]

I wish this was the first time I heard of them doing something like this.

[@onryboy2264]

We the American people bailed GM out of trouble and how do they thank us for it. Is to sell even more trash to the same people that are stupid enough to buy into support their company. 🤬🤬🤬

[@Troy_Built]

@@onryboy2264 Ford is worse and Stellantis worse than that. They are all crooked as hell.

[@donutdan1508]

The way these manafacturers wriggle out of their obligations is disgusting. Not just GM either.

[@jimjordan5630]

Sounds like they are democrats! IMHO 😂😂🤣

[@Gizmetti]

A little tiny mechanics shop in NY is really closing in on 1 Million subs. What an achievement.

[@RustyZipper]

It ain’t about the size, it’s about how you use it!

[@jakeowens1770]

Yt algorithm loves 2 posts a day. Subs pile in

[@gjk1504]

77k to go now!

[@rowlandpichey6602]

I work at the GM plant in Lockport NY that makes that OEM condenser. They have had problems for years with leaking at the saddle couplers which connects the return tank to the core. The saddle insert coupler does not braze cleanly or securely to the tank due to the transition from oil cooler to condenser so we get leaks. I think I recall that the average mileage for failure was around 37K I've known many people up this way that have had multiple condenser changes as the final design correction took several years to sort out. Basically, we made alot of junk for this model for many years, 2012-2017 ish. Thank you GM!! And thank you Eric for another great video!!

[@scrappy7571]

GM's junk made me a ton of money, Thank You!!! Well, until they cut the labor time.

[@privateer0561]

Why would GM allow such a known defective procedure to continue? How hard could it have been to perfect the procedure to braze things properly?

[@willw8011]

GM also has a hard time building radiators. Useless things always leak on the plastic tank seal to aluminum on the side with the upper radiator hose. Even the aftermarket radiators only last a few years due to the pressure when the thermostat opens. There used to be a company that sold all aluminum radiators, but mail-order only.

[@kellyherald1390]

That is exactly where my condenser failed. I had made it to ~70000 before it happened though. I guess I was "lucky" it lasted that long. It was replaced with the redesigned version and I'm still driving that truck.

[@gabrielkoby6308]

5 part numbers later, they rotated back and forth to and from the same condenser, still sending out the defective units. Makes me wonder where it has landed to this day. Has the issue been solved, or are they still hit and miss? Been a long time gm owner, don’t think I’ll go any newer than my 99 Tahoe. Just lost faith in the brand.

[@gingerromas9193]

My husband and I really enjoy watching you fix all these cars and trucks. Please enjoy the holiday 🇺🇸. You have a lovely family.

[@carlkraus6034]

I enjoyed rebuilding on my 2001 Jimmy 4.3L. I bought a rebuild kit from UAC via RockAuto. $265.00. Including Compressor with clutch, Condenser, Dryer, Orifice Tube, oil and seals. I did a new radiator, water pump and heater core at same time. I purchased a vacuum pump and hose and gauge set and did all service myself. Eric, you have encouraged me to do this stuff. You are most helpful. The technical aspects of servicing AC properly are involved, one must be aware of what he or she is doing. I watched a vid by Eric the car guy in order to get servicing right. Both of you Erics are the best. It isn't hard, just have to take it step by step. I am proud of the work I have done. It is rewarding to say the least. Money saved is one of the benefits.

[@Garth2011]

I'll tell you, you are definitely right about the fact that A/C is "technical" and not all auto "mechanics" get it when it comes to A/C. That is why most people are purchasing new compressors, driers and new valves when the problem is something else. A/C work is done incorrectly with most shops and those who do it correctly are on the few shops list. Also, I never saw an automotive A/C system that worked properly blow cool air above 40 degrees. Some of them experts will tell you the cooled air will go up as the outside heat rises. Initially thats true but as it runs longer at the evaporator its not true. The txv or fixed orifice will regulate the temps as needed and on a hot day say around 105 the air coming out of the vents should be close to 40 degrees vs. a delta of 30. If its 105 outside and A/C is making 75 temps inside THAT is not normal.

[@justina249]

And a proud of yourself moment saying hey I did that. All of it. Rewarding feeling

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

Did that about a dozen years ago on my old 98 Lumina. Was a leak, not a compressor failure - flushed the evap and lines very thoroughly anyway. Wonderful AC til I got rid of the car a few years later, for a hybrid. Once you do it one time and it turns out perfect, you are good to go on any other cars in the future. I moved on to home HVAC so now I got a great setup - recovery machine, mic gauge, testo 550, nitrogen tank and flow gauge, O/A torch, metal duct fab tools, etc. Once you understand all the saturation temp, super cooling, super heat, etc the work is easy if you are an intuitive person.

[@johnassal5838]

@@Garth2011 People forget, or never knew, that AC in their vehicle is probably 80,000 BTUs. If it's working right it's going to blow _cold_ anywhere.

[@Garth2011]

@@johnassal5838 Is that so, 80,000 btu?

[@scolley0616]

The brake job looked like something on "Just Rolled In" How can they not know what's wrong?? Great video as usual, Eric.

[@61rampy65]

JRI is a great channel! (So is SMA)

[@michael931]

Truck stops = brakes good.

[@davidhamm5626]

The torque side of the car always wears the brakes quicker !

[@mrl22222]

I have a Dually 3500HD, and being a bit of a mechanic I know I can ignore the little grinding noise for a while. After all, I've got new rotors for it already. This goes on for a little while..and then a while...and then a long while. I figure I will just be gentle on the brakes. One day I hit the brakes a little harder than normal and start hearing a thump thump thump sound. I figure at that point I have gotten the full value out of the pads and rotors and I guess I will change them (which is in fact a PITA) I discover that there in no longer any friction material on both fronts, which I expected. What was bigger news is that the pad, outer rotor surface and fins were gone from the pass rear rotor, and that the thump was just the drivers rear rotor fins hitting the pistons, as both the outer surface and pad backing was gone. Mind you, each surface is probably 3/8 thick... I definitely got every dollar out of that set of brakes!

[@kittty2005]

@@mrl22222 You haven't lived until you've run drum brake shoes through the drum on a pre seatbelt car, thankfully it was going 35 mph, man them brakes were awesome stopped on a dime once, I wasn't in it my bf was he narrowly escaped with his life.

[@tomoakhill8825]

My father bought his first car in 1916 when he was 15. As he grew up so did the automobile repair industry. His #1 rule was that if the mechanic could not fix the problem on the first try, try a different mechanic. He did not claim that the first mechanic was incompetent, rather, Father believed a new set of eyes will see something that the other set of eyes has missed. This is a perfect example.

[@jima3129]

I'm sorry, but a "mechanic" that adds freon 4 times every summer on the same vehicle and can't find a leak is an idiot, or a freon salesman, or both.

[@johngriffim8616]

Was thinkin, why a flat screwdriver, myself 😂 I don't like getting sheshkabobbed! Don't like seeing it happen to someone else either. Great videos! Keep up the good work!

[@johnp1721]

Watching an outstanding independent mechanic on Independence Day, what a country! God Bless

[@MacCready_]

No wonder they couldn't find the leak. It was hidden behind the plastic cover. Experience is everything! Great work as usual.

[@jonasmartinez1739]

still the best way to avoid leaks like that is a separate condenser and receiver drier.... not that kind of design...

[@scrappy7571]

You can look in the grill and see the leak. I've sprayed soapy water on them and watched the bubbles. they must be some real idiots at that place, why would anyone go back there.

[@Garth2011]

The best way to find a leak is to use the sniffer products out there that will turn on a beeper and flash their lights when the probe is near refrigerant. Rarely you find leaks with eyeballs every time.

[@Cheepchipsable]

I think that's code for "too much work to find"

[@scrappy7571]

@@Garth2011 Sniffers are useless, best is the dye/black light method. Have not used a sniffer in 25 years, soapy water works well too.

[@65bugnut]

It was a great idea to start the KZbin channel. When you get older like me, and start talking to yourself, Mrs. O will just think that you are making another video. Just remember to always have a camera around. Have a great weekend Eric O.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Was wondering if he ever found himself narrating a repair...

[@Frost212]

Nothing like a fresh SMA video in the morning before bed! Edit. Good lord those rear brakes!

[@walterk1221]

Those rear brakes look like a "Just Rolled In" segment.

[@Frost212]

@@walterk1221 "They just started making noise today!"

[@clintprice2123]

But I didn’t hear the wear indicators make any noise…

[@John_Ridley]

Some shop has been passing that car's inspection every year...

[@DEVIL666wtf]

It's smar

[@josepeixoto3384]

Welcome back, hadn't seen you in a while; greetings from Portugal. edit: your u-tube ads are not from NY,,,no, they are from right here,from pt,,, go figure lol

[@carlmiller1034]

Happy 4th Eric, Mrs. O and family, and all "South Main Auto"-Nation!! Great way to start off Independence Day morning with SMA. Thanks for sharing Eric.

[@LFBsmokealarm]

Happy July 4th from this side of the pond. Enjoy the day everyone.

[@jimmyorem6212]

Eric O.....I've learned more on your channel the past few years thanks to your thorough mechanical skills. I retired from the The Unites States Military Academy at West Point, NY back in 2003 after 22 years of service and I'm grateful for all the help provided in your videos to assist in some complicated and costly vehicle situations. I salute you my friend.

[@tanis143]

What did you do there? I was supposed to be in the class of 2000, but laxed in my studies and got separated with an honorable discharge. I was there from 96-98.

[@jimmyorem6212]

@@tanis143 I was a Company Tac Nco for F1 (1st Regiment)from 98 - 03

[@tanis143]

@@jimmyorem6212 Even had I stayed I would have probably never met you. I was a B3 Bandit and had I not been separated I would have been a D4 Dragon.

[@robertosola7576]

Watching his videos I figured out why my fuel pump was not sending the status to the gages. I ended up filling the wires along the frame from the tank and I found a few broken. Not many mechanics are actually showing the problem, process and solution step by step as he does.

[@bigflyingjon]

Well shucks, changed mine a couple weeks ago in a ’15 Sierra and oh the pain of watching shade tree mechanic videos with bad advice wishing I had this video for prep. Thanks for the great videos that gave my 15yo son and I the confidence to take on an old ’96 Bronco project in Utah. Keep up the great work.

[@rodcarney9098]

Dear Sma , I have a ‘99 lumina 3.1 v6 Do these cars leak Freon in the same spot too? Thanks ,r.c.

[@nopenottalib4366]

Just remember viewers ... if I can do it .... YOU can do it! (Well ... IF you have access to service data, a shop, a lift, all the very expensive tools I have ...........) Great video, Eric! Love 'em all!

[@SojornCorr]

Happy 4th Eric , family, and everyone who loves this channel .

[@bobbymiller4629]

Watching how all these new vehicles are designed and assembled, make me so much appreciative for my 92 gmc 1500. So simple to maintain every part is easily accessible.

[@RustyZipper]

By far the best era GM truck

[@jacksmith2315]

@@RustyZipper they're good, but the 70s and 80s square bodies are better

[@bobmcdoggish9659]

Thank you, Eric, for teaching me how to correctly use the A/C line disconnecting tool. I have a set of them in my tool box in case I need one, but have never had the opportunity to use one.

[@jacksmith2315]

That ones different. Thats for the chevys or e clips. If its a ford or another type of "quick connect" its a different tool. Kinda works the same tho. Jus saying in case you have the same tool for a different application or vise versa

[@billmalec]

You gotta love the brand loyal guys that are blind to the fact their stuff breaks down as much as anyone else's... Another You Tuber is always getting on Euro cars when they break down but he loves Subarus... That he always has in his shop. The latest one...with a cracked valve? Good guy. Great diagnostician. Excellent videos. But.... Give it up already. It doesn't matter where they come from or who makes them. They all break. Every one of them.

[@robertgreen4050]

Especially when you don't take care of it like you should

[@rafflesnh]

Eric knows Ivan of PHAD. Let's hope Ivan realises he got the old/wrong replacement exhaust valves from the dealer before he fits them! :-/

[@billmalec]

@@rafflesnh Ivan is a great guy. Love his stuff.

[@Resistculturaldecline]

It's not that some break down or don't, it's the relative frequency.

[@billmalec]

@@Resistculturaldecline that's just it. I have had cars of many makes. They all did about the same. Little stuff here and there. I've had Fords, Chevys, Toyota, Nissan, Opel, many VWs. Have had little problems from all. All about the same. Two Fords and a VW now. Just sold a 2006 Jetta with 170,000 on it. Still on the stock alternator and even stock brakes! It's all what people want to believe.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

That brake rotor was a beauty

[@justindasilva73]

As a GM tech myself I have asked myself countless times why GM continues to have us replace faulty components with the same faulty components and repeat repairs. It just pisses me off. GM needs to do better on so many different levels

[@Troy_Built]

The Chevy dealer here uses aftermarket condensers. They say they have better luck with them and that it was requested by the techs. I ordered 3 more this week. They do a bunch of them.

[@leebarnes655]

I'm having a hard time finding the GM part number so I can replace those plastic safety "stay on there" clips that Eric is calling the jiffy clips for transmission cooler connections. I suppose there are different sizes too, but I can't find any size at all. Any help GM guys?

[@justindasilva73]

@@Troy_Built I’ve also installed the aftermarket ones. Only when the OEM ones are on back order though

[@SilverDollarSaloon]

Maybe GM needs to have work for the service dept .GM is not going to throw away their faulty inventory.Manufacters only do recalls on equipment that can cause injury.

[@mrl22222]

@@notsevenfeettall the reality is that for the first 2 years, warranty and dealer concerns are actively managed and engineering often makes changes..in future models. When a vehicle is released, especially a truck, the new release is in 5 years, and that vehicle is already 50% complete, so if it's deemed to be something engineering can improve, you may not even see it in that release (unless it's expensive to GM). Also, Engineering may have decided that their part design was fine but the supplier built it badly or not so spec, that is a purchasing problem, not an engineering problem. If that condenser design had issues in 2015, in all likeliehood it's fixed on the T100 platform (2020 or newer)

[@tomlewis3658]

Here's wishing that truck's driver a very cool summer with the A/C repairs. That rear brake mess in Josh's bay is scary looking. I guess it's good that the owner finally brought the car in for repairs, before that car crashed and hurt people, so you guys have made your roads a bit safer, well done! That's like some of the "Just Rolled In" stuff.

[@jacksmith2315]

Was only 1 outa bad out of 4 so no worries. Lol. Crazy though huh? As a mechanic myself having done 100+ brake jobs, ive seen some crazy ish that makes you think how the hell didnt this person know? But like josh said, the pedal felt fine, no adnormal sounds from the brakes

[@CLPRPSD]

I will not likely ever use this information, yet I watched the entire video…and quite a few of the SMA videos to be honest. Always good content and entertaining. Thanks!

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

Some of the stuff ... Ok, a LOT of the stuff that Eric and Ivan get into, I will never have the tools, knowledge, or cojones to do myself, but I watch them all anyway, and learn all kinds of things. Thanks Eric O!

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

@@DaddyBeanDaddyBean I said the same thing about a video series he made about doing the head bolt on a 2.4L Toyota engine, drill and fix stripped bolts. Yeah, nice but never use. Guess what. My 03 Camry had the problem and how s 6 episodes series saved my life. Couldn't have done it with them, step by step almost 3 hours.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean I said the same thing about a video series he made about doing the head bolt on a 2.4L Toyota engine, drill and fix stripped bolts. Yeah, nice but never use. Guess what. My 03 Camry had the problem and his 6 episodes series saved my life. Couldn't have done it with them, step by step almost 3 hours.

[@DamageIncHam]

Absolutely love watching these repair videos!!

[@shanemcdonald6700]

I am glad to see there is a few honest shops out there.Those other shops were just milking that guy for 5 fills every summer.

[@steveo6631]

The only downside to watching SMA videos over the years, is wanting to buy every new tool I've seen being used... Also very eye-opening to see the unnecessary brake jobs being done there, ripping people off left and right... wow... jk, of course...

[@walterk1221]

You got that right! I want an A/C machine!

[@ngnmech]

@@walterk1221 Seems like half the auto repairs anymore either require discharging the AC or removing the intake manifold

[@terryharvey4811]

@@ngnmech I just had to pull a radiator to change an alternator. Even years ago I had to remove the master cylinder to replace a starter. OEM designed to make more work.

[@randybeard6040]

Eric, You and Ray have Many Tools to repair vehicle problems thus you can do things that I can't but I have still learned many things from you guys--peace out....

[@DarkHorseCom]

This video is a perfect representation of why I pay someone who knows what to do to fix this problem. Glad my mechanic likes my money :D Happy 4th Eric and Family!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

The other mechanic likes that guys money. They get to rake him 6 times a year instead of jsut once

[@daleburrell6273]

...leave it to the EXPERTS-(?)

[@jacksmith2315]

Every mechanic likes everyones money. As long as its not fake and the customer isnt a royal pain in the ass. So much so that some of them sabotage cars or intentionally diag problems wrong so they can replace more than one thing/get them back in the shop. So ya you want a mechanic that loves what he does and takes pride in being honest and doing it right more than he loves money

[@onryboy2264]

Thank you for going the extra mile to clean the radiator of the debris, you would be surprised at the shops that would leave the junk in there.

[@swany8393]

Absolutely love your videos. Nothing like a good belly laugh when I’m watching you repair/diagnose vehicles. You say what I’m thinking. From the frustration to the unicorn tears! You make my days just that much more tolerable watching some SMA vidjeos.

[@Latarian_HoodRat]

I'll never own a Chevy, Ford or Dodge but I still watch each video. Thank you so much.

[@gutsup1]

Just did one of these on Friday, I have no idea why a customer brought one to the Toyota dealer but it was a nice break from recalls. Much easier than the new rav4s

[@jimjordan5630]

Drinking my morning pot of coffee while watching this video and reminiscing back to a time when repairs were so much simpler and things so much easier to get to Plus with mounting arthritis and diminishing eyesight the scales are tipped more and more toward the "let someone else fix it" side of the scale! 😊. Thanks for the video!

[@Cheepchipsable]

When a lot of cars didn't have AC?

[@bruceshepard1136]

I love this channel I don’t plan on owning hardly any of the vehicles he works on but still watch all the videos from start to finish

[@Charles61284]

I’m from the UK and been watching since he had about 10,000 subs. There’s not much chance of me owning or working on anything Eric-0 works on but still pick up some cracking tips on his brake Jobs.

[@jacksmith2315]

Cars are pretty much all the same. Unless they're electric, they all have an engine which is a just a big air pump, a transmission, wheels, etc, and they're all put together with nuts and bolts. Though the procedures may be a little different, the concept is the same

[@bw6078]

I know nothing is easy but that's a crap ton of disassembly for an AC condenser. Thanks for showing the way.

[@jboz1435]

Customer: other shop says it can’t be fixed. Eric: amateurs, hold my beer.

[@willw8011]

It depends on how the other shop pays the mechanic. The mechanic might only get 30 minutes or so to find the leak... then it magically becomes unfindable due to not getting paid for more time. When someone goes to a flat rate mechanic, then they get what they pay for or less.

[@hipshot823]

@@willw8011 that's part of being in the mechanic business these days. Never an excuse to be dishonest. Be honest fix it or get out of the business.

[@willw8011]

@@hipshot823 Your version of reality is not real. In most shops, the service manager or foreman writes up the work orders and the mechanic does what is requested. The mechanic does not go rouge to do what he wants with someone else's property. If a basic A/C service and leak check is written up, it is usually a basic 1 hour evacuate, recharge with dye, and quick look for a leak If nothing is found, then get it out and on to the next work order. If a mechanic goes rouge for 3 hours, then no money for 2 hours and the service manager/ foreman and customer are not happy.

[@jboz1435]

@@willw8011 Eric said the guy said the other shop usually did it four or five times a year, how many years did this go on? In the second year they should’ve stopped and investigated it a little more thoroughly. it’s just not responsible to do it that many times knowing it will leak right back out

[@willw8011]

@@jboz1435 It all depends on the circumstances. Many shops' managers do not care one little bit about looking up the vehicle service history and service bulletins. The customer has a few minutes to say what is or was going on and then the service manager or foreman writes up the work order. The mechanic offers recommendations to service manager or foreman.... and then the service manager or foreman talk to the customer about whatever they want to talk about. The mechanic almost never talks directly to the customer. That is just the way it is. The mechanic does not go rouge an order unauthorized repairs and parts. Most shops will not allow a mechanic to order parts, because all of that goes through the foreman and/ or service manager. The first time: usually shops will do the 1 to 1.5 hour basic A/C service and leak check. The shop will tell the customer to drive it and comeback, when it malfunctions. The second time: If the customer says the history, then the mechanic will look at it for dye leaks and do the same thing as the first time. The third time: the customer needs to find another shop. Some shops do not have skilled service managers/ foremen or mechanics that actually look for service bulletins. Some shops only want to do the easy stuff and hire the cheapest people on Earth. It is what it is.

[@teamtrembleoutdoors4870]

The questions, the comments, I’m putting them down here. Good job Mr. O.

[@mikeaho4143]

Great vid Eric. I just had a GMC 2014 that needed a marker bulb. What a nightmare. Also my customer has 186,000 miles on it with the original tranny fluid. Talk about black. I also recommended a fluid replacement, but he said he’d take care of it. You know how that goes. Oh well I can only recommend. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrenfilade7178]

You can refill Freon 4-5 times every summer, or you can get the job done RIGHT at @South Main Auto Repair LLC Learning a lot from you Eric O! +1 Like

[@times1yt]

Another GREAT teardown video! If my 2009 Silverado ever needs AC work, I’m convinced it’s NOT a DIY job for me!

[@walterk1221]

It isn't a hard job, it is just time consuming and fiddly.

[@gplusgplus2286]

That was basically easy. All work was done from the top and everything easily accessible. Try working on an Audi.

[@jusrobington]

@@EarthSouthside exactly. The diagnosis often takes longer than the actual repair. The advice I give to people new to DIY is" it's already broken so just try and see what happens".

[@apoplecticwrenchmonkey]

The biggest issue with working on an A/C system yourself is the recovery and recharging. You always want to recover as much refrigerant ad possible, and without the machines at the shops you really can't, and if you crack the lines open (undo the bolts holding the lines into the condenser or any other part of the system) you'll get refrigerant everywhere, and it's really, really bad for you and for the environment. We use it because normally it's entirely contained and not a risk to us, but when it leaks, you really don't want the stuff on your skin. The new R-1234y type is much less detrimental to the enviromment than the old R-134a type, but it's not good for you, and if you pop the lines off without drawing it all out, you may end up inhaling some and you don't wanna do that. If you've got an AC machine, go for it. If not, let a shop do it. The machines tend to run around 3K for the R-134a and between 5-8K for the R-1234y type. Well, the Robinair ones used in my shop do anyway.

[@donjohnston4215]

@@apoplecticwrenchmonkey the DIYers will love the price of the new refrigerant. Think it’s close to $100 for a small can.

[@AnthonyLovato]

I like how you just watched as the plastic rivet goes flying, a little pause and acceptance that just happened. Great videos, keep up the great work.

[@roybond3428]

I did this job on my 2016 a month ago. It took me much longer than Eric which is no surprise. My one suggestion is to go ahead and buy a new set of seals, they not included with the AC Delco condenser. I couldn’t get mine to hold a vacuum until I replaced them. I would characterize this as a very advanced DIY job and you must have all of the AC tools to do it.

[@JOHNSUE28]

ACDELCO 152741GM

[@dhoagland3rdgen]

I can't believe a shop in a major city would be so irresponsible on not correcting a leak and just recharging a system. I'll admit I had a 2012 F250 evaporator get me. I charged it with dry nitrogen and it held pressure for over 3 hours, passed vacuum test. So I charged it and sent it on its way. 2 months later it came back and through process of elimination I condemned the evaporator, Ya completely disassemble the dash to change it. I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work!

[@garybaughman7099]

You are a wise man for checking the replacement part condition before removing the failed part. I’ve had a few new condensers that were unusable. And yes they are packaging them a lot better now. However the the plastic pieces that “snap” on the sides of the condenser don’t fit the new condensers very well due to the large welds on the new ones. Usually not a problem with a little plastic surgery/modification.

[@osianmeilyr89]

Its also worth inspecting it to see if it is the correct part. Just because the sticker says its the right one doesn't mean it is the right one

[@Mr.Z1776]

Don't even get me started on new parts that are; wrong, damaged, poor quality or fail right out of the box.😡😠🤬😠

[@apoplecticwrenchmonkey]

I hate fussing with those little plastic clips, and they do literally nothing for the condensers, and leaving them off doesn't really change anything. They're technically for anti-vibration and to keep the condenser in place, but the clips in the front of the radiator do that more than well enough unless they're busted.

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I like how the old OEM plastic doesn't fit the new, non-OEM part because the off brand one is better made LOL.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

I could count on both hand the number of screws removed to access the AC condenser on my truck. Better yet, those wonderful old Rams, where all you did was raise the hood. Thanks Eric!

[@MrAmorti]

Great job, hope the new customer sticks with you and gets that other work done!

[@robertdavis6708]

Saw you drop that screwdriver down the radiator and I had a bad memory. Reminded me when I was in college 68-71 driving a Fairlane SC. Water was pouring out of my original radiator and could not afford a new one. I think it was $23.00 new. Scrounge around a junkyard and found one that was dry and would fit my application. After installation, I started looking for leaks and an unidentifiable screwdriver fell down and put a hole in my used rad. Went back to the JY and asked for another radiator. $7.00 for the first one destroyed, 2nd one was $5.00 hearing the counter crew laughing their aces off as I ran to my buds car w/rad. Finally installed the 2nd rad. in the College parking lot, loaded my clothes heading home for the holidays. Life is full of lessons, boy did I learn one that day.

[@pdub_originalpdub8173]

Great video. It’s truly sad how inferior the quality is on GM products in recent years compared to what they use to be. They care less and less about quality and providing a positive long term value for their customers, and only seem to care about planned obsolescence to suck every sale and every dollar they can out of people. Toyota’s are some of the best quality made vehicles on the planet, and even their new vehicles are being made lower quality than in previous years; all thanks to government idiocy interference and corporate greed.

[@lordjaashin]

dont buy GM cars then. money is the only language these corporate vampires understand. boycott them until they get their stuff together

[@johnehlert4366]

If planned obsolescence is their objective they aren't very smart or they don't want repeat customers and customer loyalty.

[@jacksmith2315]

@@johnehlert4366 they make far more money on service than they do selling new cars. They want their cars to break down and need service. They dont care about repeat customers. Also there are a lot of ppl that are die had chevy/gm and thats all they ever bought and all they ever will buy no matter what. A lot of them dont care how much worse they quality has gotten, they are loyal to the brand, they will just defend their purchase and the brand saying all manufactures are the same/building cheaper quality products and charging more for them. Every manufacture has their customers that are brand loyal regardless. Some ppl are smarter than others and will do their research first, some just dont care as long as it has that logo on it

[@matthurley921]

Thanks to NAFTA..

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

Agreed, that’s why I have no reason to get rid of my 02 sequoia, it has its quirks, but for the most part everything works and drives fine.

[@stevenherd9799]

You don't know how many times those little plastic clips are gone flying on me Glad to see somebody else do it

[@clintprice2123]

I saw the green coolant on the bottom when the camera was pointed down on the drivers side. Nice job Eric, why would he keep paying to top off the charge and not fix it before? Some people like to fool themselves into thinking they are saving money.

[@apoplecticwrenchmonkey]

Some people think they know better than the people who are experts on a subject. Strokes their little egos. Either that or they're just belligerent dingnuts.

[@rideordie3305]

He said it at the beginning of the video. The other shop said they couldn't find the leak. They make money recharging it than fix the problem.

[@hipshot823]

@@rideordie3305 it's easy to recharge the AC and a great profit margin so why fix it. Dirt bags! Some shops are not as honest as Eric. He kind of mentions them at the beginning as the other shop as though they are not very honest.

[@marty0715yt]

@@rideordie3305 There goes the kids college fund!

[@jnunez1203]

Green coolant? On condenser?MMM I'm wondering..

[@jonminer9891]

My sister has a Tahoe. I sent this vid to her. I hope it helps her understand how to do things correctly. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

[@hillbilly8391]

being somewhat familiar with the Rust Belt (ie. the snow belt of upstate NY), I truly admire your work. Thanks for this content.

[@tctwg1]

Never knew that upper radiator bracket unbolted. Thank you for the video Eric 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍

[@burninggearsmobilemechanic]

Great video. As a GM tech I have seen dozens of those turds leak. Warranty cut the time so bad, we found a "flat-rate" way to do it. Looks like a nice vegetable garden growing in the radiator. Keep grinding brother!

[@gplusgplus2286]

Which means the radiator gunk is never cleaned...

[@burninggearsmobilemechanic]

@@gplusgplus2286 yeah we still clean them. Just with soap, water, and a brush. Well at least I do, other guys I'm not so sure.

[@apoplecticwrenchmonkey]

Suck her down, pop the hoses off, take the top bolts out and lean the sucker back to slide the condenser out, right? Take about fifteen minutes if you're used to it. Had a slew of these things come in a few weeks ago, did about fifteen of them in two days.

[@ajp000000]

@@gplusgplus2286 they are paying for you to clean the radiator, need to add .2 for that.

[@Cheepchipsable]

@@burninggearsmobilemechanic I've seen some industrial HVAC videos where they use some kind of cleaning solution to clean the fins. I'm guessing it's caustic. Wonder if that would work? I recall seeing a semi repairer doing this for a customer due to overheating.

[@scottcarper1401]

I Love all your videos as I've been an Auto Tech for about 40 years and Now retired I do miss fixing cars but I don't miss the MEAN CUSTOMERS IF YOU know what I mean I had my own gas station of course when they were a full service. Then went to a Ford Dealer for my remaining years .You are an EXCELLENT TECH . I had such a Bad Attitude it Destroyed me in the Dealer as it's doing to the remaining guys left in the Dealer but changed the Name. I wish they were TREATED ALot BETTER FOR there HARD WORK and have stood up for all of them at one point or another till they had to fire or lay-off all of us BEFORE OUR 10 YEAR VACATIONS and Benifits .How CONVENIENT IS That ??? But I did cause them alot of issues after I was layed-off .Cuz they treated US SO BADLY . and of COURSE NO ANSWERS so they Shut down offices EVEN !!!! HMMMM.

[@ubaldc]

Thank you. I did this job for my son a few months ago. I learned more by watching this video. The leak was in the same place. As always your videos show your ability to educate.

[@edchenal821]

Your candid presentation is refreshing. The videos of some other folks seem rehearsed.

[@Paul1958R]

Eric, Great video and fix - thank you! The Chevy truck lives to die another day. BTW 'Made in Taiwan' is actually pretty good stuff these days compared to the crap made in many other places. Paul (in MA)

[@Metal_Mechanic]

I work in a shop and own a business as a Mobile Tech and still love watching your videos in my down time because I like how you throw a little comedy in while you explain your process. I do the same thing. It makes the day go by a little faster if you try to have fun. You’re going to do it anyway so might as well have fun doing it.

[@karlschauff7989]

GM has a new thermostat for the oil cooler bypass. Highly recommended to change it out for the new one. The original bypass thermostat is why a lot of the 6-speeds have problems (and why they cook the fluid worse than ever). It's a 5 minute part change.

[@oliver_klozoff]

Or remove the cooler bypass entirely and let her be cool

[@sbc_jake_9677]

I wouldn't even recommend gm's update. Ive seen plenty of people in a 14+ gm truck group im in complain about high trans temps even after doing the updated thermostat. I put the sure cool kit in my truck and it doesn't go over 150 on a hot day. The real problem with these 6l80s in the gm trucks is the torque converter. But the high temps dont help

[@karlschauff7989]

@@sbc_jake_9677 The high trans fluid temps eventually damage the torque converter clutch friction material. Between how often they lock the converter and the tall axle ratios they use these days, the TCC doesn't hold up long. 200F+ is way too hot no matter what some people say.

[@sbc_jake_9677]

@@karlschauff7989 I agree. Im not saying do nothing. Im simply pointing out the fact that the 6l80s in the gm pick ups have a weak torque converter. Whether thats because fluid gets hot or it was not built to last

[@kcMan7938]

Those other shops got him going again with a recharge and dye to get cool a/c , but in the long run problem was not solved. Glad to see a repair done correctly , and with the experience to know where to check for leaks .

[@Clynikal]

Lol when I saw that rear brake I thought, nothing wrong with that drum brake…..

[@tjdrama3808]

I dont usually comment on videos. Im not big on that. If I don't like something, I simply change the channel. I have to tell you though, I've been watching your videos and have been a subscriber for awhile now and I find you and the work you do so relaxing. I'm not sure why. When I work on my own cars my blood pressure is usually through the roof and I'm always swearing and breaking things, but for some reason when I watch you do it I'm so relaxed. The sound of your voice, maybe watching you solve problems, Im not really sure what it is. But I felt the need to thank you. I'm no good at sleeping. Even when I was a kid, I've never been able to stay asleep. Your videos help Sooooo much. Not cause they're boring. I find working on cars is anything but boring. The opposite. It's so interesting. Especially watching you chase down wiring and electrical issues. Im really not good at that, but I enjoy watching you figure things out as you always do. Thank you so much for all the things I've learned from you. Decades of knowledge all in video format. My life is complete. Lol, have a good one Eric O. Youre awesome.

[@dreamer2355]

Congratulations on 700k subscribers!!! I’ve been a subscriber for years and I think the first video I saw of yours was removing and drilling out exhaust manifold bolts in response to Eric The Car Guy 🤣. Thank you for the awesome content!

[@tonyking3125]

I know you cut alot out , but damn, you make that knuckle busting job look easy.

[@richardthomas1743]

Actually Eric I think that you do an awesome job with the camera!

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Now; If Eric could just explain to us how in the world he gets dropped stuff to roll out to the front of the vehicle rather than finding its way to the center of the vehicle, we'd have some earth shattering info! 😀

[@AF29007]

Good lord, filling it up 4-5 times per summer... "can't find the leak"

[@ddh158]

Even with die.

[@brianmason8400]

Sounds like someone was just being lazy.....

[@peteguy135]

its obvious why the other shop just keeps charging it and not fixing the leak, mucho time involved and effort to fix it right, Thanks for the journey

[@michaelmclester5133]

I can see why the other shops " couldn't find the leak". None of them WANTED to find the leak, considering the effort to replace.

[@stanleyroberts2461]

All they wanted a gas n go which is so wrong. Get your leaks fixed save your compressor

[@iremun]

your a great mechanic Eric , I've been watching your videos for years now and I gatta tell ya there's people out there who are haters on certain makes on the big 3 and from my experience ALL 3 have their problems that should be 100% be covered

[@DelButch]

What ever happened to the Veteran chap in the Disability Scooter have not seen him for a while hope he’s ok Eric

[@kwmiked]

Typical gm broken ac! Thanks for coming in today Fella 👍👌🤙 U do good work 👌🤙

[@richardthomas1743]

I think that the customer got all of the use from those rear brakes! OMG! 😯

[@ddh158]

The old saying is get your moneys worth.

[@wattage]

Loved at 2:29 when the snap bounced perfectly into the engine bay! Same thing happened to me when working on my CR-V's radiator. So glad that Eric keeps in the goof-ups in his vids. Makes me feel a lil better knowing that it happens to the pros, too. Always entertaining and informative, SMA! Keep it up!

[@maybach6536]

It’s 4am and I’m at Urgent care. Hope this makes my wait go quicker!

[@andrewkennedy9704]

Hope all goes well with you.

[@rpurdy4821]

What did you do this time? Lol

[@stefanmargraf7878]

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[@maybach6536]

All Is well, it took 6 hours but I’m fine and I got to watch my favorite channel in the process!

[@utahyork3338]

I had a good laugh when the plastic retainer flipped up and into the engine compartment. My luck has been that it doesn't hit the floor and I spend half my time searching for the dang thing. Also, for some reason I was enjoying the Whack-a-Mole game near the end of the video. Happy 4th of July!

[@jonasthemovie]

I have only worked on one Chevy. And it had a bad condenser.

[@siduramaxde]

Thank you for not busting out the air ratchet...for us folks that listen with earbuds! And bonus points for using you metric adjustable wrench!

[@MattManProductions]

I love my Chevys they are pretty durable, I put 300k on many transmissions. The motors are strong, but the ac systems on these Chevys are junk. If it isn't the condenser it's the compressor, if it's not the compressor it's the accumulator if it's not all those it's the lines...🤦‍♂️ And I hate the oil coolant line that goes to the radiator, those leak like crazy if you don't use OEM, and it's hard to find good OEM lines 🤬🤦‍♂️

[@buffystclair9042]

I can’t believe this! My 2015 Silverado LTZ with 62,000 kilometres on it is falling apart ! Oddly, this video of yours and the one on the power windows I watched 10 minutes ago is what is going on. BTW , my truck has never been winter driven, that’s what keeps the mileage down. So , in July , my truck was at dealership for side curtain air bag recall. I was in Alberta for 2 weeks while they had it before I got back to Ontario. About 3 days later the A/C stopped working. Knowing they had the battery disconnected, all my dash , radio and the like were wiped out. This happened before when they did the rear sliding window/defrost recall. Nothing showing up , I pumped some Freon to it, it worked for 2 days. As well , I can’t find it even tho I know the condenser issue. Now , actually 2 weeks ago the driver power widow quit, makes drive thru impossible but since it being parked this weekend, the repairs can wait till the spring. I hope I can aquire the wiring diagram to test the switch, as you say , it’s relatively cheap but I can realize a draw when I activate the switch as I can hear blower and lights dim. Being a retired mechanic I have no issues doing this work but not having all the test information is making some repairs prohibitive. Thanks for your channel Eric, not are you only teaching this dog new tricks , your honesty and integrity emulates the 45 plus years I thought I was like. If I don’t get a chance to respond to another video this year, Merry Christmas to you and Mrs O and your family

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

This one caught my eye since I’ve had the dreaded condenser leak as well. Dealer charged $1400, but no one else could even find the leak LOL! And my transmission oil looked like that when it died at 160k miles. 2015 High Country. Should be good for another 160k, right? 😬😬😬

[@earlestes8649]

I had mine drained and flushed at 100,000 Transmission now it’s got 200,000 on it thinking about having it done again it’s a 07 gmc

[@mechanicmike1236]

Just did that job on my ‘16 GMC Seirra, although I could for the life of me get the cordless ratchet on the 6 bolts on the top support, hand wrenched them all! Oh well it’s done now! Great job on the video!!

[@donschneider7252]

I like to use a 1/4" air ratchet on tight stuff like that but I don't have a battery ratchet so must any way. Some stuff just needs a manual wrench and lots of "language" smile...

[@Tommy_Mac]

Great video! It makes me want to check and/or clean up the condenser and radiators on my cars. Very inspiring! I see I'm not the only one that drops tools 3/4 of the way done on reassembly...I usually wind up taking it back apart to get the tool...

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

especially 10mm sockets!

[@grannyflatgarage7599]

I had a look at my friends ute, he said that he'd had it at a shop for the past 3 summers for a recharge but the couldn't find the leak, they just pumped it up each time.. I took the caps off and you could see oil/refrigerant bubbling out of the high side shraeder valve lol. I guess they were so keen to hook up the machine that they missed it before putting the connectors on. I was glad though. Easy fix!

[@waynecasper5346]

Boy Eric I know what you’re talking about those E clips can really show there butts some time hahahahahaha! By the way hope you and your family have a great and safe Fourth of July 🇺🇸

[@darinwilton9122]

just changed a trans cooler line on my wife's envoy 3 days ago. those clips suck big time when they are all corroded being oem from 2008. one was leaking and there's 4 total. i only changed the 1 for now till i feel like crawling on my gravel laneway for the other 3. now just waiting for enough ambition to kick in. love the videos and the work you do. i've learned a lot lol thank you

[@ruley73]

It's "genuine AC Delco," but not the OEM part. 🙂 However, if you get this job done at a GM dealership, this is probably the condenser they will install. The one I work at does and I know many others do as well. I have no idea if this AC Delco Professional part is any better or worse than the OEM part. Your conversation with the other tech regarding those brake rotors was hilarious!

[@MoparMadness93]

AC Delco professional is a lower/cheaper line than regular AC Delco. And Regular AC Delco is the OEM part. All OEM parts for GM are either AC Delco for most things such as service item and common wear items, and for more speciality things they are Genuine GM parts. No different than Motorcraft and Genuine Ford for Ford vehicles

[@ruley73]

@@MoparMadness93 I work the parts counter at a GM dealership. I'm already well aware of this. 🙂 I was just poking fun at how Eric described the new part.

[@justsumguy2u]

Good for you on cleaning out the rad and bottom rad support---most shops would pretend like they didn't see that. And happy 4th to you and everyone else, a celebration of our great nation

[@CMDR_CLASSIFIED]

That must be a structural battery box, with all the bolts in it!

[@jhonditch4269]

my thoughts exactly if left out who knows what would happen under torque.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

I was thinking that they were using way-too many fasteners, then saw the structural integrity of the battery box itself, and made the same conclusion you did; structural.

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

@@chuckgrenci6404 And how much you wanna bet half the "other shops" leave half of those bolts out when they put it back together?

[@jamesmccartney5731]

All you newbies to Eric Os channel, pat close attention! you are watching a true wizzard! learn the vernacular like, the classic reach around,or the proper use of big nasty! You is the Man Eric!

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everybody and Happy 4th of July! Thumbs UP to Eric!

[@duanedelestienne2997]

Thank you for actually repairing this, rather than continuing to rape the environment.... and the details are priceless.

[@alex1949]

Those brakes! Perfect for "Just rolled in".

[@oneeyedjack4727]

Good job! Every time I drop a screwdriver like that, it always gives me a reason to get a new radiator!!

[@carrsllccarrillo6507]

Great videos as always!...and watching stuff like this is a constant reminder as to why I will never but new"er" vehicles. Because everyone of these manufactures will have some sort of major recall, service bulletin, or buy back issue..or maybe like in this situation no recall will be put out and they will ignore your complaints once the warranty goes away.

[@RustyZipper]

I won’t let a dealership touch any of my vehicles. Plenty of independent guys like Eric who actually care and aren’t trying to cram the job in under flat rate. Sure it might cost more upfront but you don’t have to fight with the service writer and get partial warranty coverage.

[@waynegoebel395]

I know, "Just another KZbinr", but I still wish your shop was nearby.... You're quite the Unicorn as mechanics go. I appreciate the extra effort it takes to produce videos. You're excellent at that as well.

[@KGauto_Diagnostics]

Thanks for the uploads even though I know you're enjoying a vacation. Hope your week is full of family and love. Enjoy the break brother you earned it! Much love from Tejas!

[@jimarmentrout2959]

Man I don’t know how you keep the cussing to zero, this guy can’t do that lol, I enjoy the videos and your a badass mechanic.