The question of replacing a blower versus an entire system – versus the chance something else is the real culprit – remains a case-by-case challenge.

The Fix: Dealers will inspect the climate control blower motor and replace it, free of charge, if it is within the suspect part production dates.

The problem: In affected vehicles, the shaft and bearing inside the front climate control blower motor, which forces air through your vents, may have been improperly centered when manufactured ...