TYC 97288 A/C Evaporator Core

Name: TYC 97288 A/C Evaporator Core
Brand: TYC
SKU: FQPX-97288
Price: 58.28 USD
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Overview of TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97288

The TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97288 is designed specifically for select Buick and Chevrolet models, including the Encore, Sonic, and Trax. This tube and fin evaporator core ensures efficient heat exchange and reliable air conditioning performance in your vehicle's HVAC system.

Configuration: Tube & fin design for effective cooling
Core dimensions: 8.66 inches height, 9.65 inches length, 2.28 inches thickness
Inlet diameter: 0.46 inches with block fitting design
Outlet diameter: 0.62 inches with block fitting design
Compatible with Buick Encore, Chevrolet Sonic, and Chevrolet Trax models

Detailed Product Description

The TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97288 features a tube and fin configuration that maximizes surface area for heat absorption, improving the efficiency of your vehicle’s air conditioning system. Measuring 8.66 inches in height, 9.65 inches in length, and 2.28 inches in thickness, this core fits precisely within the HVAC housing of compatible Buick and Chevrolet vehicles. The inlet and outlet ports use a block fitting design, with diameters of 0.46 inches and 0.62 inches respectively, ensuring secure connections to the refrigerant lines. This part is engineered to meet OEM specifications, providing consistent performance and durability for your Buick Encore, Chevrolet Sonic, or Chevrolet Trax.

Common Applications and Issues Addressed

Restores proper cooling function in HVAC systems
Replaces leaking or clogged evaporator cores
Eliminates musty odors caused by mold buildup
Resolves insufficient airflow or inconsistent cabin temperature
Prevents refrigerant leaks that reduce A/C efficiency

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation of the TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97288 requires disassembly of the vehicle’s dashboard and HVAC housing. It is recommended to have professional service or advanced mechanical skills due to the complexity of accessing the evaporator core. Ensure all refrigerant is properly evacuated before removal. Verify the inlet and outlet block fittings align correctly with the vehicle’s refrigerant lines to avoid leaks. After installation, recharge the A/C system and test for proper operation.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

TYC manufactures the 97288 A/C Evaporator Core to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit, form, and function. This part undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure durability and reliable performance in Buick Encore, Chevrolet Sonic, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed with the distributor or installer, as TYC typically offers limited warranties against defects in materials and workmanship.

Brand	TYC
Part Number	97288
Configuration	Tube & Fin
Core Height	8.66
Core Length	9.65
Core Thickness	2.28
Inlet Diameter	0.46
Inlet Fitting Design	BLOCK
Outlet Diamter	0.62
Outlet Fitting Design	BLOCK

This part fits 95 vehicles. Search below:

Year	Make	Model	Submodel	Body Type	Liters	Cylinders	Position	Notes
2022	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A
2021	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A
2020	Buick	Encore	Base	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2020	Buick	Encore	Essence	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2020	Buick	Encore	Preferred	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2020	Buick	Encore	Sport Touring	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2020	Chevrolet	Trax	LT	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	KOREA BUILT; Configuration: Tube & Fin
2020	Chevrolet	Trax	Premier	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	KOREA BUILT; Configuration: Tube & Fin
2020	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	KOREA BUILT; Configuration: Tube & Fin
2019	Buick	Encore	Essence	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2019	Buick	Encore	Base	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2019	Buick	Encore	Preferred	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2019	Buick	Encore	Sport Touring	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2019	Chevrolet	Trax	LT	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	KOREA BUILT; Configuration: Tube & Fin
2019	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	KOREA BUILT; Configuration: Tube & Fin
2019	Chevrolet	Trax	Premier	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	KOREA BUILT; Configuration: Tube & Fin
2018	Buick	Encore	Premium	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Buick	Encore	Sport Touring	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Buick	Encore	Essence	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Buick	Encore	Preferred II	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Buick	Encore	Preferred	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Buick	Encore	Base	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Chevrolet	Trax	Premier	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2018	Chevrolet	Trax	LT	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Buick	Encore	Preferred	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Buick	Encore	Preferred II	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Buick	Encore	Essence	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Buick	Encore	Sport Touring	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Buick	Encore	Premium	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Buick	Encore	Base	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Chevrolet	Trax	Premier	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2017	Chevrolet	Trax	LT	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Buick	Encore	Base	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Buick	Encore	Leather	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Buick	Encore	Premium	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Buick	Encore	Convenience	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Buick	Encore	Sport Touring	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Chevrolet	Trax	LTZ	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2016	Chevrolet	Trax	LT	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Buick	Encore	Leather	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Buick	Encore	Convenience	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Buick	Encore	Base	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Buick	Encore	Premium	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Chevrolet	Trax	LTZ	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2015	Chevrolet	Trax	LT	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Buick	Encore	Convenience	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Buick	Encore	Base	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Buick	Encore	Premium	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Buick	Encore	Leather	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Chevrolet	Sonic	LTZ	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Chevrolet	Sonic	LTZ	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2014	Chevrolet	Trax	LTZ	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A
2013	Buick	Encore	Base	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Buick	Encore	Premium	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Buick	Encore	Leather	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Buick	Encore	Convenience	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Chevrolet	Sonic	LTZ	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Chevrolet	Sonic	LTZ	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2013	Chevrolet	Trax	LS	Sport Utility	1.4L	L4	N/A
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LS	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Sedan	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LTZ	Hatchback	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LT	Hatchback	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LTZ	Sedan	1.4L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LTZ	Hatchback	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.
2012	Chevrolet	Sonic	LTZ	Sedan	1.8L	L4	N/A	Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

95018026

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.