Universal Air
Accumulator

Universal Air RD1740C A/C Accumulator - Front

Brand Universal Air RD1740C
Position Front
Product line Accumulator
Fits Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC · 217 vehicles

A/C accumulator. Helps protect the system by storing refrigerant and separating liquid from vapor.

Accumulator design. Supports stable A/C operation by managing refrigerant flow in the system.

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Universal Air RD1740C A/C Accumulator

The Universal Air RD1740C is an A/C accumulator for select Chevrolet and GMC trucks, SUVs, and Suburban models. It is used in HVAC systems that require accumulator-style refrigerant management, including applications such as Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon.

Key Features

  • Brand: Universal Air
  • Brand line: Accumulator
  • Part number: RD1740C
  • Category: HVAC A/C accumulator / receiver drier
  • Direct-fit style replacement for listed applications
  • Compatible with front-position and N/A-position fitments shown below

Fitment Details

  • Fits 2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, accumulator.
  • Fits 1999-2002 Chevrolet C1500, accumulator.
  • Fits 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-2000 Chevrolet C2500, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1983-2000 Chevrolet C35, accumulator.
  • Fits 1999-2000 Chevrolet C3500, accumulator.
  • Fits 1996-2000 Chevrolet K2500, accumulator.
  • Fits 1996-2000 Chevrolet K3500, accumulator.
  • Fits 1996-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-2000 GMC C2500, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-2000 GMC C3500, accumulator.
  • Fits 1996-2000 GMC K2500, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-2000 GMC K3500, accumulator.
  • Fits 1996-2000 GMC Yukon, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1997-1999 Chevrolet K1500, front, accumulator.
  • Fits 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1995-1999 Chevrolet Silverado, accumulator.
  • Fits 1996-1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 GMC C1500, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 GMC C2500 Suburban, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 GMC K1500, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 GMC K1500 Suburban, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1999 GMC K2500 Suburban, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1998 Chevrolet C1500, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996-1998 Chevrolet C3500, excludes rear A/C.
  • Fits 1996 Chevrolet K1500, excludes rear A/C.

What It Is Used For

  • Replacing a leaking or damaged A/C accumulator
  • Restoring proper refrigerant storage and moisture control in the HVAC system
  • Addressing poor cooling performance in Chevrolet Silverado and GMC truck A/C systems
  • Repairing accumulator-related service issues on Tahoe, Yukon, and Suburban applications
  • Supporting A/C service on listed front-position and non-rear-A/C configurations

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and rear A/C configuration before ordering. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. Match the listed fitment exactly for Chevrolet C/K trucks, Silverado, Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, and Suburban models, including the 1997-1999 Chevrolet K1500 front accumulator application.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies this product under its Accumulator line for HVAC service applications. Confirm the part number RD1740C against the vehicle’s A/C system requirements before installation.

This part fits 217 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2004ChevroletSilverado 3500Base5.7LV8GASN/AAccumulator
2004ChevroletSilverado 3500HD5.7LV8GASN/AAccumulator
2003ChevroletSilverado 3500Base5.7LV8GASN/AAccumulator
2003ChevroletSilverado 3500HD8.1LV8GASN/AAccumulator
2002ChevroletC1500N/AAccumulator
2002ChevroletSilverado 3500Base5.7LV8GASN/AAccumulator
2002ChevroletSilverado 3500HD8.1LV8GASN/AAccumulator
2001ChevroletC1500N/AAccumulator
2001ChevroletSilverado 3500Base5.7LV8GASN/AAccumulator
2001ChevroletSilverado 3500HD8.1LV8GASN/AAccumulator
2000CadillacEscaladeN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
2000ChevroletC1500N/AAccumulator
2000ChevroletC2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
2000ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
2000ChevroletC3500N/AAccumulator
2000ChevroletK2500N/AAccumulator
2000ChevroletK3500N/AAccumulator
2000ChevroletTahoeLimited5.7LV8N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
2000ChevroletTahoeZ715.7LV8N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
2000GMCC2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
2000GMCC3500N/AAccumulator
2000GMCK2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
2000GMCK3500N/AAccumulator
2000GMCYukonDenali5.7LV8N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999CadillacEscaladeN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC1500N/AAccumulator
1999ChevroletC1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500Base5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500Base5.7LV8CNGN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500Base5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500Base6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500Base7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500LS5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500LS5.7LV8CNGN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500LS5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500LS6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500LS7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1999ChevroletC3500N/AAccumulator
1999ChevroletK1500FrontAccumulator
1999ChevroletK1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletK2500N/AAccumulator
1999ChevroletK2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletK3500N/AAccumulator
1999ChevroletSilveradoN/AAccumulator
1999ChevroletSuburban 1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999ChevroletTahoeN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCC1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCC1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCC2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCC2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCC3500N/AAccumulator
1999GMCK1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCK1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCK2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCK2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1999GMCK3500N/AAccumulator
1999GMCYukonN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Cheyenne5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Cheyenne5.7LV8CNGN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Cheyenne5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Cheyenne6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Cheyenne7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Silverado5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Silverado5.7LV8CNGN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Silverado5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Silverado6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500Silverado7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500WT5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500WT5.7LV8CNGN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500WT5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500WT6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500WT7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1998ChevroletC3500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletK1500FrontAccumulator
1998ChevroletK1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletK2500N/AAccumulator
1998ChevroletK2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletK3500N/AAccumulator
1998ChevroletSilveradoN/AAccumulator
1998ChevroletSuburban 1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998ChevroletTahoeN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCC1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCC1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCC2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCC2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCC3500N/AAccumulator
1998GMCK1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCK1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCK2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCK2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1998GMCK3500N/AAccumulator
1998GMCYukonN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Base5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Base5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Base6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Base4.3LV6GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Cheyenne5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Cheyenne5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Cheyenne6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Cheyenne4.3LV6GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Silverado5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Silverado5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Silverado6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500Silverado4.3LV6GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500WT5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500WT5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500WT6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500WT4.3LV6GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Base5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Base5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Base6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Base7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Cheyenne5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Cheyenne5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Cheyenne6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Cheyenne7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Silverado5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Silverado5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Silverado6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500Silverado7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1997ChevroletC3500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletK1500FrontAccumulator
1997ChevroletK1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletK2500N/AAccumulator
1997ChevroletK2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletK3500N/AAccumulator
1997ChevroletSilveradoN/AAccumulator
1997ChevroletSuburban 1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997ChevroletTahoeN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCC1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCC1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCC2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCC2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCC3500N/AAccumulator
1997GMCK1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCK1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCK2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCK2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1997GMCK3500N/AAccumulator
1997GMCYukonN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Base5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Base5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Base6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Base4.3LV6GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Cheyenne5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Cheyenne5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Cheyenne6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Cheyenne4.3LV6GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Silverado5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Silverado5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Silverado6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500Silverado4.3LV6GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500WT5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500WT5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500WT6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500WT4.3LV6GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Base5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Base5.7LV8CNGN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Base5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Base6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Base7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Cheyenne5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Cheyenne5.7LV8CNGN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Cheyenne5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Cheyenne6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Cheyenne7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Silverado5.7LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Silverado5.7LV8CNGN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Silverado5.0LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Silverado6.5LV8DIESELN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500Silverado7.4LV8GASN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1996ChevroletC3500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletK1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletK1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletK2500N/AAccumulator
1996ChevroletK2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletK3500N/AAccumulator
1996ChevroletSilveradoN/AAccumulator
1996ChevroletSuburban 1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996ChevroletTahoeN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCC1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCC1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCC2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCC2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCC3500N/AAccumulator
1996GMCK1500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCK1500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCK2500N/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCK2500 SuburbanN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1996GMCK3500N/AAccumulator
1996GMCYukonN/AFitment: Excludes rear A/C; Accumulator
1995ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1995ChevroletSilveradoN/AAccumulator
1994ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1993ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1992ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1991ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1990ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1989ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1988ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1987ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1986ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1985ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1984ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator
1983ChevroletC35N/AAccumulator