Vehicle A/C Question. 2016 GMC Acadia A/C no longer producing cold air.

I remember a thread here a month ago, maybe more, saying that if your A/C isn't working, don't just recharge the Freon / coolant. If it's not working, then there MUST be a leak. Meanwhile, I've also heard that even a leak free system will lose 10% of the coolant each year.

So when I do decide to get it repaired, do I definitely get them to check the system for any / all leaks? AND, any clue on what that will cost?

Posted: 09/01/2021 at 12:10PM

Vehicle A/C Question. 2016 GMC Acadia A/C no longer producing cold air. -- Late 80s Hokie 09/01/2021 12:10PM

I have a 1987 Porsche that's had cold A/C for over 15 years, so that kinda -- Galenahokie 09/02/2021 07:45AM

Two things- -- YardBird 09/01/2021 10:13PM

I would have it checked by a reputable shop -- EDGEMAN 09/01/2021 6:11PM

Do a relay swap with another system relay with same rating. If it works… -- Old Village Hokie 09/01/2021 3:10PM

My air re charge on my lexus worked like a charm. -- GreenvilleVT 09/01/2021 3:06PM

Your best option is refill with freon and have them put dye in it. If it -- jdkhokie 09/01/2021 3:04PM

Buy a toyota ** -- HokieDan95 09/01/2021 1:36PM

This,. Wife had 2 different Acadias whose tranny went out around 100K mi. -- Victory Ticker 09/01/2021 4:15PM

I've had generally good luck with the Hondas, Nissan, and Mazda I've owned -- Tafkam Hokie 09/01/2021 5:05PM

Try a can of AC Pro first before getting it fixed ** -- Apex-Hokie 09/01/2021 1:31PM

This is the correct answer. ** -- GreenvilleVT 09/01/2021 3:13PM

Open all windows? ** -- FfxStationHokie 09/01/2021 1:12PM

For my Sentra it was the radiator -- TomTurkey 09/01/2021 12:54PM

Does your compressor turn on when you turn the AC on? you will hear your -- HokieSignGuy 09/01/2021 12:21PM

Sounds like a johnson rod ** -- bigbadbird 09/01/2021 12:50PM

…could also be the thermostat bearings ** -- chumley 09/01/2021 2:43PM

Probably a dimrod! 😵‍💫 ** -- Hoakie82 09/01/2021 6:08PM

Not sure about hearing the compressor / clutch engage. It wasn't very -- Late 80s Hokie 09/01/2021 12:48PM

That sounds like a gradual leak due to seals drying out. -- MP4VT2004 09/01/2021 1:49PM

I do that too. I'll run the AC during the winter when we have "warm" days -- EDGEMAN 09/01/2021 6:14PM

Yep, got to know ^this^ before doing any other troubleshooting. -- MP4VT2004 09/01/2021 12:41PM

It's almost winter - relax ** -- bigbadbird 09/01/2021 12:20PM

Vehicle A/C Question. 2016 GMC Acadia A/C no longer producing cold air.

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