Is there a problem with the Chevy Impala evaporator?

I was furious that a car this age would need that kind of repair. Searched online and found that GM issued a special coverage bulletin regarding 2016-2018 Impalas and this exact issue. It acknowledges a problem with the evaporator cores and that GM will repair free of charge.

Why is my Chevy Impala air conditioner leaking?

Evaporator core for air conditioning leaking. It was confirmed at a chevy dealership. Dealership quoted an estimated repair price. I decided to go with another repair shop. The third party repair shop made me aware of a special bulletin on my vehicle (n182186881). The chevy dealership states they do not know of any special bulletin or recall.

Is the AC system on my Impala under warranty?

I have a 2018 Impala 3.6 V-6 with 45,000 miles on it. I purchased the car with 25,000 miles on it and since then we have had to get the evaporator core replaced twice (under warranty). The AC system already feels like its starting to go out again just over a year since it was last repaired and of course its no longer under warranty.

Why did my a / C go out on my 2016 Impala?

I have a 2016 LT Impala with 3.6L V6 engine. A/C completely went out on a 105° day a few weeks ago. Took it to my usual shop (not the dealer) and they said the A/C compressor was leaking (it was) and needed replacement (they did). The A/C worked for a few hours but was still leaking where the evaporator is and no longer works.

How much does it cost to replace an AC unit in a Chevy Impala?

The average cost for a Chevrolet Impala AC evaporator replacement is between $1,063 and $1,397. Labor costs are estimated between $840 and $1061 while parts are priced between $223 and $336.

Why does my Buick Enclave have a cold evaporator?

Now a cold gas, the refrigerant passes through the evaporator, causing that part’s metallic core to become extremely cold. The cold evaporator is in the airflow path of the blower motor, and it cools down the air that blows into the car’s cabin.

Is there charge for Chevy Impala core leak?

Says they spoke with no one at GM, just entered it into a computer system and it immediately returned that they would cover $180 of the charge. The manager of the dealership said he has no contact at GM to appeal to. The customer service rep at GM said the dealership manager would act as my contact with GM. It’s bull!

How long does it take to replace an evaporator in an Impala?

It only pays about 8 hours to do. Warranty unfortunately almost never pays enough.. The heater core on the other hand is a lot easier. The dash doesn’t have to come out to replace that. I have a ’17 Impala.

Is there a problem with the Chevy Impala evaporator?