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Have you replaced a condenser for leaks on any 2014+ Chevy/GM/Cadillac truck etc? Apparently your customer could get reimbursed through GM. Also on the 2014-2015 models make sure to add a bracket #23264893 and updated hose #23438932 to the A/C lines going into the condenser to prevent a repeat failure, see TSB PIT5331 for more information.

General Motors Issues Extended Warranty Program for Certain Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac SUVs General Motors (GM) has extended the warranty coverage on some model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles that may experience cracked combination transmission fluid oil and AC condenser coolers.

Never use compressed "shop" air to leak or pressure test an A/C System. Under certain conditions, pressurized mixtures of R134a and air are combustible. In addition shop air will inject excess moisture into the system causing inevitable compressor failure.

Very good article about thermocycling from the wonderful people at Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS)

Thermocycle leaks Radiator leaks are nothing new, and some technicians may initially blame a faulty part, poor construction or shoddy workmanship during installation when a leaker shows up in their bay, particularly…