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Emig5m · 07-22-2014, 09:34 PM

My 2011 v6/RS had really weak AC. My ten year old (Ford) truck would still freeze you out and never had a recharge but the Camaro never really got cold. My 2010 SS I just picked up is finally better than my truck! I thought maybe the v6 had a smaller compressor or something because it is night and day difference from my 2011 RS to my 2010 2SS. Either that or I thought that mabye the AC knob might be defective as in when fully turned to the coldest position it didn't really turn the AC fully on.

thomasbarrett88 · 07-22-2014, 09:47 PM

No problem with my A/C it will freeze you out and I live in Southeast Alabama.

AbsoluteMayheM · 07-22-2014, 10:19 PM

When it comes to "climate" control, I do wish the camaro had climate controls to automatically set the temperature, instead of just fan speed and the cold/hot temp.

Most climate controls in a modern car you set the temp and forget it.

In the summer heat I am constantly adjusting the thing

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11TexaSS · 07-22-2014, 10:34 PM

Tx here too and I think mine works just fine. Now that you put it in my head I'm sure it won't feel as cold now. :(

Kleeeb · 07-22-2014, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

My 2013 has no issues keeping me cool in Houston of all places. I don't get past 2 or 3 on the dial either.

This. My fan speed stays on 2 all the time, (unless its like super duper hot). I do just fine staying cool in the Texas Heat.

goinggone14 · 07-23-2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sstephen17

I have a 2014 and after spending a few days in Las Vegas in July (avg day time temp was 105F), I can say the AC is pretty powerful. I have it on the coldest setting and the fan is usually set to 2 or 3. That's definitely comfortable enough for me.

The 2014's blast cold air. I've never had to go over 4 or 5 for more than a couple minutes in 85-100 degrees with humidity in NJ. It's a disgusting heat and the AC more than makes up for it.

Of course, it's a brand new car, so there's that to consider.

GearHeadPeter · 07-23-2014, 08:21 AM

It was 114 here yesterday, and I was driving all over town in my 2011, and the AC was real cold with the dial set at 2. If the car has been baking out in the sun, and you are doing mostly city driving the AC will have to work a lot harder, but then I just turn up the dial until I get cold.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-23-2014, 08:40 AM

Starting to feel like my AC is lacking... No where near as cold as some of you are saying.

RubberChicken · 07-23-2014, 10:28 AM

I have a 2011 and live in Texas. I haven't had any issues with my AC. In fact I regularly have to dial it down because it gets so cold.

KaBoom1701 · 07-23-2014, 10:48 AM

No issues with mine....

I have dark tint on the windows. I bet those of us with dark tint have no issues. Makes a big differance.

Forte · 07-23-2014, 12:03 PM

Central California so it gets pretty hot here. Had two straight weeks of about 105. A/C on my 2011 V6 works wonderfully. No aftermarket tinting or anything like that. Have to turn it down after a few minutes once I cool down from the outside temperature.

RJT RS · 07-23-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

No issues with mine....

I have dark tint on the windows. I bet those of us with dark tint have no issues. Makes a big differance.

Which is why I finally had mine tinted this Spring. It helps but it's not the fix. Also brings up teh 2SS/2LT vs 1, the black leather isn't helping. It's what I wanted, but I also expected the A/C to overcome the heat.

Since I don't see the change, decided to compare output temps between the truck & car both from the cool & the heat, w/ same thermometer. So far truck is 39* & 40*

"Of course, it's a brand new car, so there's that to consider."

Uh yea, looks like nobody has problems from 2012 on.

mpiersd · 07-23-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCSSGT-RET

My 2010 is on its third A/C recharge since September of last year. Apparently there's a leak that my dealership can't find anywhere. And the first A/C issue happened about 5 weeks after the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty expired.....what a freakin coincidence.

Have they looked inside the dash? One of my soldiers just went throught his and the leak was inside the dash somewhere.

RJT RS · 07-27-2014, 03:25 PM

So I did a comparison, both days ~ 100* outside, both checked in the early am & pm, and both parked in the sun all day.

Truck 39* am, inside pm 103* and blowing 40*
car 40* am, inside pm 135*

, blowing 41-42*

Surprised. Got to be the black leather

. Even in the morning it still won't really freeze me out like the truck, but with the new tint I can live with it.

07-22-2014, 10:19 PM	#17
AbsoluteMayheM LongTimeLurker Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Convertible L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Napanee, Ontario Posts: 434 View My Garage	When it comes to "climate" control, I do wish the camaro had climate controls to automatically set the temperature, instead of just fan speed and the cold/hot temp. Most climate controls in a modern car you set the temp and forget it. In the summer heat I am constantly adjusting the thing Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ 2011 2SS/RS

07-23-2014, 08:21 AM	#21
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	It was 114 here yesterday, and I was driving all over town in my 2011, and the AC was real cold with the dial set at 2. If the car has been baking out in the sun, and you are doing mostly city driving the AC will have to work a lot harder, but then I just turn up the dial until I get cold. __________________ 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.

07-23-2014, 08:40 AM	#22
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Starting to feel like my AC is lacking... No where near as cold as some of you are saying. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

07-23-2014, 10:28 AM	#23
RubberChicken Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT w white Rally Stripes Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 396 View My Garage	I have a 2011 and live in Texas. I haven't had any issues with my AC. In fact I regularly have to dial it down because it gets so cold. __________________

07-23-2014, 10:48 AM	#24
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	No issues with mine.... I have dark tint on the windows. I bet those of us with dark tint have no issues. Makes a big differance. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

07-22-2014, 09:34 PM	#15
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	My 2011 v6/RS had really weak AC. My ten year old (Ford) truck would still freeze you out and never had a recharge but the Camaro never really got cold. My 2010 SS I just picked up is finally better than my truck! I thought maybe the v6 had a smaller compressor or something because it is night and day difference from my 2011 RS to my 2010 2SS. Either that or I thought that mabye the AC knob might be defective as in when fully turned to the coldest position it didn't really turn the AC fully on.

07-22-2014, 09:47 PM	#16
thomasbarrett88 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro SS2 RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 10	No problem with my A/C it will freeze you out and I live in Southeast Alabama.

07-22-2014, 10:34 PM	#18
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	Tx here too and I think mine works just fine. Now that you put it in my head I'm sure it won't feel as cold now. :(

07-23-2014, 12:03 PM	#25
Forte Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM W/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 598	Central California so it gets pretty hot here. Had two straight weeks of about 105. A/C on my 2011 V6 works wonderfully. No aftermarket tinting or anything like that. Have to turn it down after a few minutes once I cool down from the outside temperature.

07-27-2014, 03:25 PM	#28
RJT RS Drives: 11 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 75	comparison So I did a comparison, both days ~ 100* outside, both checked in the early am & pm, and both parked in the sun all day. Truck 39* am, inside pm 103* and blowing 40* car 40* am, inside pm 135* , blowing 41-42* Surprised. Got to be the black leather. Even in the morning it still won't really freeze me out like the truck, but with the new tint I can live with it.