A/C compressor problems ?
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Clermont fl
St. Jude Donor '13
A/C compressor problems ?
When we turn the A/C on, the car vibrates, and when you look at the compressor when the switch is pushed the pully wobbles pretty crazy , if we run with no AC, should the car be ok to drive till I can get the compressor replaced ???
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Rocheport Missouri
Make sure the mounting bolts are tight. I have had AC compressors do the same thing you describe and tightening the bolts (or adding them where they had not been put back by a lazy mechanic) fixed the problem.
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Drifting
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From: Brick NJ
Not a Vette but last year my ac compressor in my truck started having problems, so I didn't run the ac, however the compressor finally seized and when that happened the truck stopped running at a light and wouldn't start and left me stranded in the street because the one belt ran around everything, so I might get it looked at before it gets worse.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Currently the A/C is causing vibration issues only when it's engaged but it's something that has been getting worse over the past few years. I'm really disappointed that I had my car in for a warranty issue and they didn't solve the issue, now it's out of warranty and it looks like I'll be paying this out of my pocket...
I wonder if I keep using the A/C if the bearing will eventually lock up on me which will cause havoc! Nobody has really identified the failure effect from what I've read
I wonder if I keep using the A/C if the bearing will eventually lock up on me which will cause havoc! Nobody has really identified the failure effect from what I've read
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I've contacted the GM Service forum member recently and they're contacting Chevy of Irvine, CA. I had all of my service work done in Minnesota while living there which might be hassle but hopefully GM can help mitigate this lingering issue.
