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Blehner · 08-08-2011, 08:55 AM

I bought my 2011 2LT RS little over 2 months ago. This weekend, it was blowing really cold, looked like a fog mist coming out of the vents, looked cool as hell and didn't think nothing about it as it was really cold air. Then it stopped and started blowing warm/hot air. Turned my car off and parked it for a couple hours. Tried the A/C again after 20 minutes with it on. Still was only blowing hot air. Going to bring to the dealership tomorrow. Anyone else have this problem? I think I heard that the 2011 have a recall on the AC units?

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 08-08-2011, 09:02 AM

A similar thing happened to me last summer on a very hot and humid day. I turned off the AC and turned on the vents, that melted the accumulated ice in the system in about 10 minutes and it worked correctly again. I have since kept it on recycled air when running the AC and not had that problem.

Travis64 · 08-08-2011, 09:03 AM

did u get the recall done

HDRDTD · 08-08-2011, 10:35 AM

Yes there is an A/C issue with certain Camaros. Tell your dealer your VIN and they'll be able to tell you if it affects your car or not.

Neuf Cruz · 08-08-2011, 12:53 PM

There is a recall and if yours is doing it then im sure it's on the list. Mine is and just need to schedule a time to bring it in. they say its pretty easy and quick but still need to make an appointment. hey told me over the phone to just bring it in when i go to pick up my new tag and they would re-falsh it and be on my way but of course when i got there they said i had to make an appointment!

neuf cruz

HDRDTD · 08-08-2011, 01:11 PM

The recall has the dealer re-program your BCM. It only takes a few min.

classy · 08-08-2011, 01:12 PM

I had my AC go out on me about two months ago. Damn rock hit myA/C Condenser and damaged the piping . I had them repair it through the warranty, after fighting with them(GM regional rep) about the design flaw in the grill. Hope it’s not the same thing

carolina vert · 08-08-2011, 04:01 PM

My A/C went out on the drive home from dealership after purchase on July 14. 130 miles on odometer. The re-set didn't fix it, and had to order a new compressor. There aren't very many compressors to be had. Got lucky and one was available pretty close.

Was without A/C for 5 days.

GearHeadPeter · 08-08-2011, 04:53 PM

Like the OP I had my AC go out a few weeks ago like explained. I had the VIN checked but mine was not on the recall list. Took it to the dealer and there was a small crack in the AC condenser, and it was replace under warranty w/o pblms. Good luck to you.

08-08-2011, 08:55 AM	#1
Blehner Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 75	2011 A/C going out? I bought my 2011 2LT RS little over 2 months ago. This weekend, it was blowing really cold, looked like a fog mist coming out of the vents, looked cool as hell and didn't think nothing about it as it was really cold air. Then it stopped and started blowing warm/hot air. Turned my car off and parked it for a couple hours. Tried the A/C again after 20 minutes with it on. Still was only blowing hot air. Going to bring to the dealership tomorrow. Anyone else have this problem? I think I heard that the 2011 have a recall on the AC units?

08-08-2011, 09:02 AM	#2
Camaro_Custom_Painted Choke on that causality! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 645	A similar thing happened to me last summer on a very hot and humid day. I turned off the AC and turned on the vents, that melted the accumulated ice in the system in about 10 minutes and it worked correctly again. I have since kept it on recycled air when running the AC and not had that problem. __________________ Edelbrock EForce - Stainless Works Headers - BMR Sways & Arms & Toe Links & Control Arm Bushings & End Links - Rotofab CAI - Assorted Interior, Exterior, Underhood Bling - Red Jewel Stripes & Full Body Clear - Lexani LX15 Wheels - JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade - Kenne Bell BAP - Heartthrob XPipe - Elite Catch Can - Pedders Cradle & Front Arm Bushings - Hotchkis Strut Brace - MSD Wires - Carbotech Brakes - DSS 1000HP Axles & Driveshaft - Mickey Thompson Tires - Halo Harness - AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Pressure Gauges - Whats Next?

08-08-2011, 09:03 AM	#3
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 754	did u get the recall done __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/391769...ro-lt-coupe-2d

08-08-2011, 04:53 PM	#9
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	Like the OP I had my AC go out a few weeks ago like explained. I had the VIN checked but mine was not on the recall list. Took it to the dealer and there was a small crack in the AC condenser, and it was replace under warranty w/o pblms. Good luck to you. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

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08-08-2011, 10:35 AM	#4
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Yes there is an A/C issue with certain Camaros. Tell your dealer your VIN and they'll be able to tell you if it affects your car or not.

08-08-2011, 12:53 PM	#5
Neuf Cruz Drives: 2011 LS Black on Black 6speed Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Beach Posts: 886	There is a recall and if yours is doing it then im sure it's on the list. Mine is and just need to schedule a time to bring it in. they say its pretty easy and quick but still need to make an appointment. hey told me over the phone to just bring it in when i go to pick up my new tag and they would re-falsh it and be on my way but of course when i got there they said i had to make an appointment! neuf cruz

08-08-2011, 01:11 PM	#6
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	The recall has the dealer re-program your BCM. It only takes a few min.

08-08-2011, 01:12 PM	#7
classy Drives: Black 2011 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AR Posts: 21 View My Garage	I had my AC go out on me about two months ago. Damn rock hit myA/C Condenser and damaged the piping . I had them repair it through the warranty, after fighting with them(GM regional rep) about the design flaw in the grill. Hope it’s not the same thing

08-08-2011, 04:01 PM	#8
carolina vert Drives: 2011 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Coastal North Carolina Posts: 40	My A/C went out on the drive home from dealership after purchase on July 14. 130 miles on odometer. The re-set didn't fix it, and had to order a new compressor. There aren't very many compressors to be had. Got lucky and one was available pretty close. Was without A/C for 5 days.