1986 GMC C2500 Suburban A/C Repair Near You

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Schedule an A/C Service Appointment for Your GMC C2500 Suburban

Feeling the heat from your A/C? Our trained technicians can take a look at your 1986 GMC C2500 Suburban A/C system and recommend a repair plan. Schedule A/C service today and get ready to chill out.

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A/C Service for GMC C2500 Suburban

When you get in the car on a hot summer day, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Is that a hot stove? Nope, just your steering wheel. Your skin sticks to the driver’s seat. You take a deep breath and ask yourself, “Who can fix my GMC C2500 Suburban A/C?” Easy — Firestone Complete Auto Care! We know our way around GMC vehicles, and our qualified technicians can diagnose and service the A/C system in your 1986 GMC. Come to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care in your GMC C2500 Suburban

In this A/C performance inspection, we’ll check out the current condition of your 1986 GMC C2500 Suburban A/C system to determine whether repair work is needed. We’ll test overall system performance, check for any leaks, and measure the system pressure. If we suspect a leak, we’ll send a U/V dye through your A/C system or use a “sniffer” to find the leak. What’s a “sniffer,” you ask? It’s a specially designed machine that’s used on parts of your GMC C2500 Suburban A/C system to detect refrigerant fumes escaping from the system. If your system has a leak, we can get it fixed.

Recharge the A/C in Your C2500 Suburban

When we perform an A/C repair on your 1986 GMC C2500 Suburban, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. During this process, a technician will remove the old refrigerant from the A/C system. Then, they’ll perform an evacuation (also known as a discharge) on the entire system per GMC guidelines. The A/C system is recharged with new refrigerant and once we’ve done a final test on the system ourselves, you're ready to get back on the road. We want you to be comfortable in your car, so we train our technicians to perform 1986 GMC C2500 Suburban A/C recharges.

Other GMC C2500 Suburban A/C Problems

Hot air is a common GMC C2500 Suburban A/C problem, but it’s not the only issue you might encounter. Another common A/C problem is weak airflow, which could mean you have a compromised seal, mildew or mold buildup, a loose or damaged hose, or a ventilation fan that needs to be replaced. If you notice that your A/C system’s air is cold at first, then quickly goes warm, this may suggest a leak, a blown fuse, or a damaged compressor clutch. What about those (somewhat unpleasant!) smells coming through the A/C vents in your 1986 GMC C2500 Suburban? This can mean you have mold in your evaporator case, or it may indicate that it’s time to change your cabin air filter. Our trained technicians will do what they can to solve your A/C problems. We’re here to help you get back on the road in your C2500 Suburban — without all the sweat puddles!

Frequently Asked Questions for 1986 GMC C2500 Suburban A/C Systems

  • Can I make my C2500 Suburban air conditioner colder? Park in the shade whenever you can, and use a reflective sunshade in the windshield when you’re parked. If you’re the only one in the car, close all the vents except the ones that point toward you. Give the system the final boost it needs with an A/C performance check and recharge from Firestone Complete Auto Care.
  • Why is my C2500 Suburban A/C blowing hot air? If your car’s air conditioning isn’t blowing cold air at all (or it tries, then turns warm), you could have a clogged expansion valve, a faulty compressor clutch, a leak, or a malfunctioning fuse in the system.
  • How does my A/C system get a leak? To put it simply, age and moisture are some of the main causes of leaks in your A/C. Over time, rubber gaskets and seals can wear out, which pushes much-needed refrigerant out of your C2500 Suburban’s A/C system — and lets outside moisture get in, which can take a toll on internal A/C components.
  • Does my C2500 Suburban A/C use gas? C2500 Suburban air conditioning systems don’t use gasoline as a direct fuel source. However, they do rely on engine power, which can indirectly affect your vehicle’s gas mileage.
  • My C2500 Suburban’s A/C smells like vinegar! What can cause that? Moisture can accumulate on your vehicle’s A/C system components, creating the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. As this bacteria grows, it can cause the air conditioning system in your C2500 Suburban to have a vinegar-like smell.
  • What is causing my C2500 Suburban’s A/C to only work when the car is in motion? A problem with one or more of your air conditioning or electrical system components could cause the A/C to only work when your C2500 Suburban is moving. You may be low on refrigerant, or the cooling fan could be faulty.
  • Who offers C2500 Suburban A/C repair near me? Firestone Complete Auto Care inspects and repairs C2500 Suburban air conditioning systems. Book an appointment at one of our A/C repair shops near you today.