Parts for your Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AC Compressors
Buy Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AC compressors online from 17 compressors and kits for 1999-2023 trucks, priced from $136.97 to $378.58. Brands include GPD, UAC, AC Delco, Four Seasons, Delphi and DIY Solutions. Fitment is listed by engine and VIN code, including the 4.3L V6, 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8 and 6.2L V8.
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Year, engine and compressor style
Silverado 1500 compressors change across the 1999-2006, 2007-2013, 2014-2018 and 2019-2023 generations, and catalogs keep those groups apart. Inside each group, the engine decides the part. Fitment here is split by engine and VIN code, such as the 5.3L V8 LM7 or L59, so have your VIN handy.
On 1999-2002 trucks, look at the old unit before you order. These years used either a Denso 10S20 style compressor with center ports and two mounting bolts, or a Delphi HT6 or HU6 style with rear ports and a different mount. They look similar but do not interchange. Cab, bed, trim and 4WD do not pick the compressor on their own.
Telling a bad compressor apart
A worn compressor can make grinding or rumbling noise, drag on the belt, or lock up so the clutch will not turn. Oily residue at the shaft seal or hose connections suggests a leak. A clutch that never engages may mean a bad clutch coil.
That same no-engage symptom can also come from low refrigerant, a relay, wiring or a pressure switch. Warm air from the vents can be a condenser, fan or blend door issue too. Have the system tested so you are not replacing a good compressor.
What to replace alongside it
Replace the accumulator and orifice tube with the compressor, especially after an internal failure. Many compressor warranties require it. UAC and DIY Solutions kits here bundle these parts, while single compressors from Delphi or Four Seasons let you buy the rest separately. Check whether the clutch is included.
Have refrigerant recovered with proper equipment before opening any line. Disconnect the battery and remove the drive belt. On V8 trucks, the intake duct may need to come off for access. Fit new O-rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil, set the oil charge per the compressor maker, then evacuate, recharge and leak test.
More about AC compressors
Read our AC compressors buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.
Silverado 1500 questions
Which AC compressor does my 2001 Silverado 1500 use?
It depends on the truck. 1999-2002 Silverado 1500 trucks used either a Denso 10S20 style or a Delphi HT6 or HU6 style unit. Compare port location and mounting on your old compressor with the product photos and fitment notes.
Does the Silverado 1500 AC compressor change with the engine?
Yes. Within each generation, compressor fitment is listed by engine and often by VIN code, such as the 4.8L V8 VIN V or the 5.3L V8 LM7. Match your engine in the fitment table before buying.
Can I recharge the AC myself after a Silverado 1500 AC compressor replacement?
The system has to be evacuated with a vacuum pump, charged by the correct weight and leak tested. That needs gauges and recovery equipment. Many owners install the compressor themselves and have a shop handle recovery and recharge.