Are frosted windows normal for these trucks?

[JochenWoern]

It does make sense to recirculate the air when it's cold outside but I can check my truck after I get off work. I don't recall which, but in some modes(defrost, vents, floor,etc) you can not choose recirc or fresh, they're preset.

No need to check Chauncey, one can only choose recirc when the setting is on for the dash vents, not when in defrost mode or on the floor, or on "floor/vent" or "floor/defrost".

 

[erikrichard]

Huh? neither the ac or compressor will turn on under 45 degrees, why are you telling me to turn it off? In every vehicle I've ever owned, the compressor kicks on whenever the defrost is selected no matter what temperature. I have never had an issue of windows fogging up, this is from 30 years of owning all kinds of vehicles in Minnesota and Colorado. Until now, when it is under 40 degrees the compresson it the Yukon is disabled - now the side windows are hopelessly fogged and iced up. I suppose you think that's a coincidence?
GM retardation, should have stuck with my Town & Country, it had issues too but at least they weren't safety hazards.

 

[chauncey0337]

Seriously? You don't want the compressor on to dry the air. It doesn't do that. Cold air on a window that's in a humid area creates condensation. That's why your window is fogging up. Turn off the a/c and put a little heat into that air so that it'll dry. This is elementary science.

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Yeah, I learned that in elementary school, lol.

No need to check Chauncey, one can only choose recirc when the setting is on for the dash vents, not when in defrost mode or on the floor, or on "floor/vent" or "floor/defrost".

Thanks J dubya but it was pointless. The OP hates his truck.

 

[Gzes]

the best way to avoid cold temps is to follow the birds in the winter and go down south tx sure aint snowy nor that cold these days

 

[JochenWoern]

Yeah, I learned that in elementary school, lol.


Thanks J dubya but it was pointless. The OP hates his truck.

Welcome Chauncey.

Yes, it does certainly appear that the OP is not very thrilled with this fine piece of GM equipment and he rather wants to go back to a Mini Van? PHHHHLEASE!!!!!!

 

[chauncey0337]

I can't really blame him though. If you don't like the truck, you don't like the truck. To each his own, simple.

 

[domin8]

the best way to avoid cold temps is to follow the birds in the winter and go down south tx sure aint snowy nor that cold these days

Looks like western Texas got snow recently, as did New Mexico. He might want to go further south, and take a bug out kit to make it through northern Mexico.

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[JochenWoern]

I can't really blame him though. If you don't like the truck, you don't like the truck. To each his own, simple.

I agree, to each his/her own.

But let's be real. Anyone wants to tell me that you can compare a GM Tahoe or Yukon to a Chrysler Town and Country? That is like comparing apples and oranges.

And besides, one should always do the necessary research prior to purchasing. This will eliminate most, if not all frustration later.

 

[chauncey0337]

I agree, to each his/her own.

But let's be real. Anyone wants to tell me that you can compare a GM Tahoe or Yukon to a Chrysler Town and Country? That is like comparing apples and oranges.

And besides, one should always do the necessary research prior to purchasing. This will eliminate most, if not all frustration later.

Depending on who you are and what you're using your vehicle for, they are comparable. I'm just trying to see it from both sides. In some ways a minivan is more suitable, but not for me... I'm a man!





























JK,JK. Buy the vehicle best suited for your need and wants. Sometimes the suits outweigh the needs and vise versa.

 

[DenaliAK]

I've never owned a vehicle that needed all that to keep the windows clear, and I've owned minivans that had more glass than this for the last 15 years.

Agreed. I rarely ever have interior moisture to begin with, so even in sub-zero temps I don't get frost on the insides of the windows. His truck needs to be thoroughly dried out and kept that way so there isn't enough moisture on the inside to create the frost in the first place. Recirc does NOT reduce moisture...it makes it worse by creating a closed system that traps everyone's body heat and breath inside.