Common questions

Why does my Silverado not blow any air?

Why does my Silverado not blow any air?

Not a blower motor issue, can be heard running. Thought it could be a blin door issue but that seems to be more related to temperature control than what vent the air is discharged from. Could the cabin air filter be clogged up to a point that it has restricted airflow to nothing?

What to do about HVAC issues on a Chevy Silverado?

If you’ve noticed the control issues happening after disconnecting the battery or having repair work done, then the quickest fix is to recalibrate the HVAC. Turn the ignition off. Find the three HVAC fuses; Two are under the hood and one is in the cab fuse box.

How to tell if your Chevy Silverado is not working?

The actuator turns a door to switch between warm and cold air, but there are multiple actuators in your truck. To figure out which one isn’t working shut off the truck and turn the fans off. Then listen carefully when you turn the key as you should hear the actuators click to life. If one of them doesn’t click it’s probably not working.

Why is the blend door on my Chevy Silverado not working?

If it seems like one side is stuck at one temperature only, it could mean the blend door actuator is no longer working. The actuator turns a door to switch between warm and cold air, but there are multiple actuators in your truck. To figure out which one isn’t working shut off the truck and turn the fans off.

Why does my Chevy Silverado only blow cold air?

Had to replace actuator with AC Delco because the Heat/Cool was backwards. I am on my 2nd Mode door actuator. After it was installed it worked good during testing, now it won’t move and is stuck in defrost. What could be wrong? … read more I have a 2002 Chevy silverado that only blows cold AC air through the defrost.

What’s the problem with my 2002 Silverado a / C?

2002 chev silverado a/c control is stuck on defrost position and will not allow the a/c deliver cold air to cab, but continues on defrost which has air coming out to windshield. What repairs are neede … read more

How do you change the HVAC in a Chevy Silverado?

Lower the steering wheel and pry off the paneling around the driver’s side dash, the HVAC controller and the radio. Unscrew the bolts on either side of the HVAC controller, push in the clips, and then pull it out. Disconnect the electrical harnesses. Connect the new HVAC controller and slide it into the housing.

The actuator turns a door to switch between warm and cold air, but there are multiple actuators in your truck. To figure out which one isn’t working shut off the truck and turn the fans off. Then listen carefully when you turn the key as you should hear the actuators click to life. If one of them doesn’t click it’s probably not working.

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Ruth Doyle