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Complete Guide: A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor for Chevrolet Cruze 2016-2018 (Part #39067789)

Warm air from the vents, a grinding noise under the hood, a drive belt that keeps slipping — on a 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze, these symptoms usually trace back to one part: the A/C compressor. This guide covers the A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor, the direct replacement for OEM part #39067789, and walks you through the whole job.

The key numbers first: PXC14 compressor type, 6-groove pulley, complete assembly with clutch, 1-year warranty. If those match the unit currently bolted to your 1.4L turbo engine, this is your part. Read on for the fitment table, the failure symptoms to watch for, and the supporting parts you need to replace alongside the compressor.

What You Are Buying

The A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor for Chevrolet Cruze 2016-2018 39067789 product page lists the exact unit this guide covers: an OEM-quality replacement engineered specifically for the 2016-2018 Cruze lineup. It arrives as a complete assembly — compressor and integrated clutch — so you are not sourcing a clutch separately or paying a shop to mate components.

Fitment is built around the 1.4L turbocharged Cruze, and the unit is manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications — the same standard the factory part was held to. Every unit is covered by a 1-year quality guarantee against manufacturing defects.

Fitment and Technical Specifications

Match your car against the table before you order. If the year range, engine, and part numbers line up, the compressor installs as a direct replacement with the clutch already mounted.

One detail worth using: the also-replaces list. If a previous owner or shop installed a compressor under any of those seven numbers, this unit still fits your car. That makes it the safe answer for a Cruze with a mixed repair history — the fit follows the hardware, not the paperwork.

Five Signs Your Cruze Compressor Is Failing

Cruze owners, particularly those running the 1.4L turbocharged engine, report a familiar pattern of compressor trouble. Watch for these five symptoms:

• Unusual noises. Grinding, rattling, or squealing sounds from the compressor area, often loudest right when the A/C clutch engages.
• Loss of cooling. The system blows warm air instead of cold, no matter which fan setting you pick.
• Refrigerant leaks. Visible oil stains or refrigerant residue around the compressor seals.
• Drive belt issues. A compressor that is seizing drags on the belt, leaving it damaged or slipping.
• System contamination. Metal particles from internal wear circulate through the entire A/C system.

Any single symptom can have another cause. Two or more together usually point to internal compressor damage, and the smart move is replacing the unit before it seizes completely and takes the drive belt with it.

Why Order This Replacement Instead of a Generic Unit

Here is what separates this compressor from the no-name options on the market:

• Perfect fitment. Engineered specifically for 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze models.
• OEM-level quality. Manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.
• Complete assembly. Compressor and clutch components arrive together, ready to install.
• Long-term reliability. Built with high-quality materials for long-lasting performance.
• Warranty protection. Backed by a comprehensive 1-year quality guarantee.

Driving an earlier sedan? The 1.4L engine carried over between generations, but the compressor part number changed. For a 2012-2015 Cruze Sedan 4-Door, order the AC Compressor w/ Clutch (3913319, 1.4L) instead — matching the generation to the correct part number is what saves you a return shipment.

Installation: Parts, Tools, and Process

A compressor swap is more than unbolting the old unit and bolting in the new one. Work through these steps:

• Replace the supporting parts. Always install a new receiver/drier and expansion valve, plus fresh O-rings.
• Flush the system. A thorough flush removes the contamination the failed compressor spread through the loop.
• Evacuate and recharge. Pull a proper vacuum, then recharge with the correct refrigerant amount.
• Charge the oil correctly. Use the proper PAG oil quantity and type for your specific system.

Can You Do It Yourself?

Experienced DIYers can technically handle the swap. The honest catch is the equipment: automotive A/C work needs a vacuum pump, manifold gauges, and refrigerant recovery equipment, plus the knowledge to run them. Professional installation is recommended for optimal results and safety.

If you hand the job to a shop, pass along the parts list above with the compressor — receiver/drier, expansion valve, O-rings, and a full system flush. One visit, one evacuation, one recharge, and the system comes back cold.

Fitment Help, Quotes, and the Full Catalog

Not certain the part matches your build? Send your model year, trim, and existing part number through the request-for-quote page, and the support team will come back with a direct answer on fitment, lead time, or bulk pricing.

Prefer to talk it through in real time? Message the team on WhatsApp or write to support@koeep.com. And if you are planning a full climate repair, the AC & Heating Parts collection gathers the whole auto and moto climate control catalog in one place.

The Bottom Line

Warm vents, grinding noises, refrigerant stains, belt trouble — on a 2016-2018 Cruze with the 1.4L turbo, that pattern points to the compressor. The A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor is the direct fix: OEM part #39067789, PXC14 type, 6-groove pulley, complete with clutch, and a 1-year warranty behind it.

Pair the new unit with a receiver/drier, expansion valve, O-rings, and a full system flush, and the repair is set up to last instead of failing within weeks. Want the full background writeup? Read the complete guide to the A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor (OEM 39067789) on the Koeep blog.

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