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Complete Guide to A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor for Chevrolet Cruze 2016-2018

If the air conditioning in your Chevrolet Cruze has slipped from ice-cold to lukewarm, the compressor is the usual suspect. This guide covers the A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor — OEM part number 39067789 — for 2016-2018 Cruze models: what it fits, what is in the box, how the install goes, and how to spot a failed unit.

Every number below comes straight from the product specification. If you already know what you need, here is the part: A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor for Chevrolet Cruze 2016-2018.

What This Part Is

The 39067789 is a brand new, 12-volt PXC14 variable displacement compressor built for the Cruze with the 1.4L turbocharged engine. It is manufactured to OEM specifications for a direct fit and carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

It runs on R134a refrigerant and bolts into the stock mounting points — no bracket cutting, no line re-engineering. Because it replaces the original unit one-for-one, the rest of your A/C system stays untouched.

Full Specifications

Why Variable Displacement Matters

A fixed displacement compressor pumps at full volume the entire time the clutch is engaged, whether the cabin needs it or not. The PXC14 does not work that way. It varies its internal displacement to match cooling demand — more output when the cabin is hot, less once it reaches temperature.

That design pays off in four ways you will actually notice:

• Cooling output adjusts automatically to cabin temperature demand
• Roughly 30% better energy efficiency than standard compressors, per the product comparison data
• Reduced operating noise
• Consistent, steady cooling instead of cold-then-warm swings, backed by advanced pressure regulation that protects the rest of the system

PXC14 vs. Standard Compressors

Fitment: Will It Fit Your Cruze?

Check three things before you order:

• Vehicle: Chevrolet Cruze
• Model years: 2016, 2017, or 2018
• Engine: 1.4L turbocharged (engine codes LUV and LUJ)

If all three match, this compressor replaces OEM part 39067789 directly. The same unit is cross-referenced under several numbers — CO11489C, 67570, 13427936, and 39139989 — so compare those against the label on your old compressor too.

Also running the previous-generation Cruze? Koeep carries the matching earlier unit: the AC Compressor w/ Clutch for the 2012-2015 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan, part 3913319, 1.4L.

Prefer to search by part number? The same 2016-2018 PXC14 compressor sits under its full OEM number here: A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor for Chevrolet Cruze 2016-2018 (39067789).

Installation: What the Job Involves

This is not a parking-lot job. The A/C system holds refrigerant under pressure, and proper recovery equipment is needed before any line comes off. Professional installation is recommended — it also protects your warranty coverage.

The swap runs in four steps:

1. Complete refrigerant recovery
2. Compressor replacement
3. System evacuation and recharge
4. Performance testing

Replace the Receiver/Drier at the Same Time

The compressor ships complete, but plan on replacing the receiver/drier and the expansion valve during the same service. A failing compressor can push debris and contamination through the loop, and reused filter components will pass it straight into the new unit.

Five Signs Your Compressor Is Done

Compressors rarely die quietly. Watch for these symptoms:

• Reduced cooling performance or warm air from the vents
• Unusual noises coming from the compressor
• Visible refrigerant leaks around the unit
• A compressor clutch that will not engage
• A/C-related warning lights on the dashboard

One symptom means it is time for a diagnosis. Several together usually point to a finished compressor — and running it in that condition can spread damage through the rest of the A/C system.

Check Fitment & Order the PXC14 Compressor

Ordering, Support, and the Full Catalog

This compressor sits inside the wider A/C and heating collection at Koeep, alongside climate control components for cars and motorcycles. Sourcing more than one part? Submit the request for quote form and the team will price the bundle.

Quick questions about fitment, stock, or shipping get the fastest answers on WhatsApp, or by email at support@koeep.com.

The full version of this guide, with the complete spec breakdown, also lives on the Koeep blog: Complete Guide to A/C Compressor w/ PXC14 Compressor for Chevrolet Cruze 2016-2018 (OEM 39067789).

The Bottom Line

For a 2016-2018 Cruze 1.4T with a dead or failing A/C compressor, the PXC14 replacement is the straightforward fix: correct OEM number (39067789), direct fit, brand new condition, and a 1-year warranty behind it. Pair it with a fresh receiver/drier and expansion valve, have a shop recover and recharge the system, and you are back to cold air.

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