How to Replace Door Actuator 00-06 Chevy Suburban 

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Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. One thing you didn't mention though was that you may need to calibrate the HVAC system. After I installed my new actuator, it was still blowing hot air. A quick google search showed the need for calibration. For my truck, 2005 Silverado 2500HD, I took these steps : 1. Turn key on(not starting) 2. Press the Auto button on the AC controls 3. Turn key off 4. Remove HVAC/ECAS 10A fuse from under the hood(not the HVAC fuse in the dash) for about a minute 5. Replace fuse, start vehicle(AC should come up with the temp at 74) and let run for a minute or two 6. Turn vehicle off for 15 seconds and then back on and test the controls Everything worked just fine after that. Thanks again! You saved me a few hundred dollars and the whole process took less than an hour to replace both the actuator and the blower motor resistor. The hardest part was getting the damn panel back on.

You guys always do a great job with these vids, but in this case, you should explain that there are 3 actuators total, in that gen Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon/Yukon XL/Silverado/Sierra dash. The one you replaced controls hot and cold air, the other 2 control mode and recirculating air vs fresh. Often, it's 1 of the other 2 actuators that are at issue and normally generating a flapping/tapping/clicking sound. They also have different numbers of pins in the actuator unit, so you truly have to remove yours before you can obtain the correct part number. Thankfully, many parts stores like Auto Zone now have all 3 actuators in stock, so you're not down a vehicle, waiting for a part to be shipped.

This is why like you guys, you list the tools/sizes needed for the replacement! Thank you for being helpful!

To anyone who can’t afford to buy the part but need to switch it, once you take the actuator off, you can turn the arm manually

I have dual climate zone on my 2004 suburban. Is there 2 different blend door actuators? One for driver and passenger? What about rear ac? Neither side or rear blow cold. I recharged ac with freon. Front and rear blew cooler but only lasted about an hour. Does that mean blend doors are stuck or maybe a leak somewhere? I'm no mechanic, obviously. Just trying not to get screwed by one.

Heads up to anyone who does this the far left 7mm bolt is a major pain in the ass to get out, if you have a center console like I do (2004 Suburban). Took me almost an hour just to get that one out (have big hands). Helped me to get it a little loose with the ratchet and then turn the socket by hand near the end.

How did you determine this was the part that was needed? What were the symptoms?

Man, you guys make it look easy. Took me awhile to change my wifes 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali, but the video helped, thanks.

Just did this on my 2005 ls suburban. I’ve decided I’m at peace with that center retainer 7mm never going back in. What a pain. Mine had 4 bolts not three. I could see why they didn’t do 4. Lol

04 suburban LS 5.3 My driver side vents go from A/C blowing cold to hot. All my other vents in my suburban are fine. Would this be my fix or would I need to do the driver side? I’ve never had to do this. First timer here.

Two months ago the A/C in my 1997, C1500 Suburban was not blowing cold. It is near 100 degrees in Houston and I needed to take my severely disabled wife to several doctor appointments and heat makes her condition far worse. I purchased a can of Freon with a gauge on it and attempted to put Freon in the system, but the gauge never showed it was full enough. After adding a third can the compressor broke. I took it to a highly rated certified mechanic shop and $2200 dollars of OEM parts and labor later my A/C was blowing cold, but now there was a rattling/tapping type of noise coming from under the passenger side dash. A few days later it was no longer blowing cold and I took it back to the repair shop, who said they had to replace the compressor again, but now there was a very annoying rattling/tapping noise which cold be heard when the A/C was turned on. I returned my suburban to the repair shop and a couple of hours later the noise was gone, but the fresh air/recycle air vent was not working. After looking at You Tube repair videos it seems that the blend door is no longer working The repair shop said they were not under the dash at all and did nothing to cause the blend door not to work. They now want more money if they have to work on the blend door actuator but I believe they did something to disconnect it to resolve the rattling/tapping noise. Where should I look to determine if they just disconnected it, or if it is just broken. I removed the glove box door and from what I can see and feel, the blend door actuator seems to be plugged in, but is not working. Other videos on You Tube talk about re-calibrating the blend door actuator. What and where do I need to check to see if they just disconnected something, or messed with something under the hood to disconnect it? I have already spent more on the A/C that the vehicle is worth and need the money for medical, not more vehicle repairs. Thank you for any advice you can offer. God bless. James

Amazing Video the funny thing is before I grabbed the part I played with the Cold and Heat knob now it’s blowing ice cold took 2 tries 😂 piping cold

THAAAAANK U...GOT IT!!! MY AIR IS COLD AGAIN THANK U!!!!!!

Where is the blend door actuator that controls it from going to vent to defrost? Would you happen to know thanks for any info

My 2001 chevy suburban has heat coming out of all vents when ac is on, cold air will come out when ever it feels like it, does the 2001 chevy suburban 1500 5.3L have more than one & if it does could it be all of them? Thanks

@HondaGoldwingGL1800 It would be the same procedure as the one shown in this video. Hope this helps you out.

How do you get the actuator to line up? Just like in your video the hole that the shaft goes in is offset

This is what I did and it worked 😎👍🤙☝️

What is the part the actuator bolt up to? The piece to switch from hit to cold is broke off my tahoe. I'm trying to figure out what it's called to get a new one.

I’ve done this and still only getting hot air out the front dash while the rear ceiling vents blow cold. Checked all fuses and they are good. What else could be causing the front dash to only blow hot air

My issue isn’t where the air is coming from, but the temperature of the air. It sometimes blows cold, then cool, then warm, then cold, warm, cool..etc..Which actuator would that be? Is it the one inside the dash? Or the one near the blower fan and resistor?

I need to do this on my 2004 Chevy Suburban. The process looks easy, but my problem is I have a center console, which is blocking access to that third bolt on the underdash shield (at least it's making it virtually impossible to get to). Your video doesn't show a center console, so I was wondering if you have any thoughts on how I can get this out? I'm worried I have to go through the rigmarole of removing the center console. That process requires me to remove the driver's and passenger captain chairs.

How can you tell if the door blend will match the position of the new actuetor

How many door actuators does the 2000 suburban have?

This may be a dumb question but are one of these on each side (driver and passenger)? I'm going to order the parts via the site you listed but am not sure if I should order 1 or 2. 2004 Chevy Tahoe

Hello 1a auto do you have a video of how to replace the mode selector actuator the one above the gas pedal thanks for your time

Hi, I did exactly as the video, but the cold air now blows hot and viceversa, how do I fix it!

Is that the recirculation actuator? My rear ac on 2003 suburban blows cold while the front blows warm.

Question…I have a 2004 Yukon SLT so I turn the Ac on and the front vents throw hot, but the rear is throwing cold air what do you think is the problem?

It has one for each side wich one is the driver side for a 2005 gmc yukon

I have a 2003 yukon an it's blowing hot on the passenger side an cold on the driver side.... I need help locating where the actuator is.

Do you have a video for an '02 Tahoe? I believe it's on the driver's side?

What does this fix? What was the issue? I’m asking because on my 03 Escalade , somewhat hot air comes out when in heat (84) but after a while it just blows air. And in the rear it just blows air when in high heat (82)

will it matter if it's an automatic a/c vs manual a/c control?

Do y'all guys have a video of how to remove the blend actuator on the passenger side under the dash ! If ya do it would really help thanks! Can't figure how to remove it

I would like this was so easy in my car I have a 1997 corvette there is only one door actuator,i would like to disconnect it but i.m not sure if I can reach it only removing radio and hvac controls,or I have to remove dash pad,i will appreciate any help ,,

Thanks

Is it possible to receive a faulty actuator? I tried the relearn process on a new one, and got nothing but hot air. Replaced it with the original, did the relearn process, and worked how it used to. (Cold air, then it would blow hot randomly until I shut the truck off and back on)

Is this for temp or vents?

What can I do if the blend door is stuck?

I need help. So I went to a shop to get my new apple car play radio installed and ever since then my ac doesn’t blow cold anymore. Just got. I bought brand new ac system and only the back blows cold ac. Can anyone help. 2003 suburban z71 with Bose. Thank you , they had to bypass the amp to the new radio for speakers to work

I am looking for a video showing the actual door itself because they are stuck on my truck.

I own a 2000 suburban. On mine my ac gauges show perfect levels for the temp. But the ac is only blowing 72° from center vent. If I barely turn the temp knob towards heat it gets hot. Does this sound like the temp blend door actuator? The rear also only blows hot. But those are separate controls

Anyone know if this would fix my heat/air only coming out of the floor and defrost On a 06 trailblazer

Is this the same for a 2003 Chevy Avalanche?

Would this be the same procedure for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali?

What do you do if the arm the actuator fits on is broken?

Does this work for the same generation but for Tahoe? '04 to be exact

How do I reset the automatic climate control on a 01 Suburban

My 2005 Chevy suburban LT does not look like this. There is a cover in front of my actuator that doesn’t look like it comes off. Help

I replaced my rear one on my 2001 suburban and it just moves back and forth not even a full pulse only about half way. Do I need to program it? It's a 5 pin blend door actuator.

I have a 2002 Chevy Suburban, 6 months a go, I heard lots of clicking down by the floor. I removed the Blend door actuator, opened it up and found one of the gears cracked. I replaced it and still have cold air! OMG....Really?

I tried to pull the actuator off and snap/broke the black pin that goes inside the actuator off. Do you know what it’s called or replacement number ?

How much is that actuator?

Tengo un Z71 como puedo remplasar el aire de la cabina porque no tiene como cambiarlo esta todo serrado

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Hiw come not one video of the drivers side actuator all I see is passenger

Didnt mention whether its driver's or passenger's side either as there is 2 or 3 of them! Not very descriptive = not helpful.

Look up a 2000 GMC van and it shows you everything but that.😫

That is the drivers side. What about the passenger side??

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And there's actually three bolts not to