Why is my HVAC not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Why is my HVAC not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Pull and reinsert the fuses for the HVAC before starting the truck. If this didn’t work for you try Step 2. 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.

Where is the HVAC controller on a Chevy Silverado?

Remove the panel under the driver side’s dash board (For passenger actuator remove the panel under the glove box). The actuators are mounted near the HVAC controller. Pry off the electrical harness plugged into the actuator. Unscrew the mounting screws and remove the actuator. Install your new actuator and tighten it down with the mounting screws.

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.

How to recalibrate the HVAC actuator in a GM Truck?

For manual systems it does not matter where the a/c controls are set but if you feel the need to do something, turn the blower switch on (I prefer speed 3) and set the temperature sliders about .5″ to .75″ from full cold. For auto systems, press the auto button, with the key on. Turn the ignition off.

Pull and reinsert the fuses for the HVAC before starting the truck. If this didn’t work for you try Step 2. 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.

Remove the panel under the driver side’s dash board (For passenger actuator remove the panel under the glove box). The actuators are mounted near the HVAC controller. Pry off the electrical harness plugged into the actuator. Unscrew the mounting screws and remove the actuator. Install your new actuator and tighten it down with the mounting screws.

Where are the HVAC fuses in a Chevy Silverado?

Turn the ignition off. Find the three HVAC fuses; Two are under the hood and one is in the cab fuse box. Turn the AC and heater switches to the off position, and turn the temperature controls to the coldest setting. Set the HVAC to automatic. Plug in the fuses. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes.