1981 GMC General Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 1981 GMC General Cooling and Climate Controls

Carquest Premium – Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 190 Degrees (Part No.15229)

Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 190 Degrees

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$51.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Carquest Premium – Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 190 Degrees (Part No.14539)

Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 190 Degrees

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$38.49
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Carquest Premium – Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 180 Degrees (Part No.15228)

Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 180 Degrees

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$50.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Factory Air – Cap & Valve A/C System Seal Kit (Part No.26777)

Cap & Valve A/C System Seal Kit

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$16.99
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • All the seals needed to complete the job
  • Compatible with both R12 and R134a refrigerants
  • SUV and rear air applications
  • Application specific
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Carquest Premium – A/C Compressor Cut-Out Switch (Part No.ACA1257)

A/C Compressor Cut-Out Switch

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$30.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – A/C Compressor Cut-Out Switch (Part No.ACA1264)

A/C Compressor Cut-Out Switch

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$32.49
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – A/C Compressor Cut-Out Switch (Part No.ACA1256)

A/C Compressor Cut-Out Switch

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$20.79
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Engine Cooling Fan Module (Part No.ACC1313)

Engine Cooling Fan Module

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$94.99
All modern vehicles consist of several independent operating systems controlled by a main system processor with independent sub-processors. The sub-processors provide class 2 serial information data to the main processor while handling the operation of the system and carry the circuit load to protect the main operating system. When replacing any level processor programming may be needed to enter the unit into the vehicles main operating system.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Gates – Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump (Part No.41111HD)

Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump

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$105.99
Product Features:
  • Our heavy-duty water pump o+ering is designed to handle severe and rigorous conditions
  • 100 percent fully tested unitized bearings and seals
  • Computerized machined surfaces for proper fit and sealing
  • Gates heavy-duty water pumps are represented as a part number with an HD suffix
  • Warranty: 18 months or 150,000 miles/5,400 hours, whichever comes first
  • New pumps manufactured to ISO/TS 16949 standards
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Carquest Premium – Engine Water Pump Adapter (Part No.T3009)

Engine Water Pump Adapter

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$71.99
This back plate is an all new, original equipment-quality component for proper fit and long-life performance. Each plate is precision machined for optimal impeller clearance, plus all new back plates are 100% factory tested to assure the highest quality product. Each unit is built to meet or exceed all Original Equipment specifications and is validated for fit, form, and function. Also, application specific design to ensure a perfect fit and correct operation for unsurpassed quality that you can trust.

Product Features:
  • This plate may become worn during normal engine operation
  • It is highly recommended that the plate be replaced at the same time as the pump
  • Machined grey iron plate
  • Creates optimized impeller clearance for maximum coolant flow
  • Follow all enclosed instructions to maximize plate life and validate warranty
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Gates – Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump (Part No.44086HD)

Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump

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$212.99
Gates carries a huge line of water pumps for heavy duty applications. Our heavy duty water pump offering is designed to handle rugged Fleet standards.

Product Features:
  • Our heavy-duty water pump o┐ering is designed to handle severe and rigorous conditions
  • 100 percent fully tested unitized bearings and seals
  • Computerized machined surfaces for proper fit and sealing
  • Gates heavy-duty water pumps are represented as a part number with an HD suffix
  • New pumps manufactured to ISO/TS 16949 standards
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Gates – Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump (Part No.42321HD)

Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump

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$521.99
Product Features:
  • Our heavy-duty water pump o+ering is designed to handle severe and rigorous conditions
  • 100 percent fully tested unitized bearings and seals
  • Computerized machined surfaces for proper fit and sealing
  • Gates heavy-duty water pumps are represented as a part number with an HD suffix
  • Warranty: 18 months or 150,000 miles/5,400 hours, whichever comes first
  • New pumps manufactured to ISO/TS 16949 standards
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Gates – Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump (Part No.44600HDBP)

Heavy-Duty Engine Water Pump

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$108.99
Product Features:
  • Our heavy-duty water pump o+ering is designed to handle severe and rigorous conditions
  • 100 percent fully tested unitized bearings and seals
  • Computerized machined surfaces for proper fit and sealing
  • Gates heavy-duty water pumps are represented as a part number with an HD suffix
  • Warranty: 18 months or 150,000 miles/5,400 hours, whichever comes first
  • New pumps manufactured to ISO/TS 16949 standards
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Carquest Premium – Coolant Spin-on with BTE Formula (Part No.89071)

Coolant Spin-on with BTE Formula

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$28.49
CARQUEST HD coolant filters are designed to meet or exceed OE performance over the entire OE recommended service interval.

Product Features:
  • Standard life Spin-on coolant filter
  • Made in USA
  • Includes 4 Units BTE
  • Maintenance filter for systems with 11-20 gallons capacity. Can be used with 89019 base.
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Carquest Premium – AC Pressure Switch (Part No.ACA1253)

AC Pressure Switch

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$21.99
The Premium CarQuest Vehicle Solutions line of vehicle electronics are designed for OE form, fit and function for both import and domestic vehicles. The A/C Pressure Switch monitors system pressures, aiding in proper and efficient control of the compressor, fans and system levels. An improperly functioning A/C Pressure Switch will provide erratic or inaccurate actuation and operation, severely affecting system performance and function. Without reliable and accurate actuation from a properly functioning A/C Pressure Switch, critical components and the system as a whole are left unregulated and unprotected which can lead to excessive wear and tear on critical components and costly system damage.

Product Features:
  • Designed and manufactured with high quality materials, industry leading electronic components and strict quality controls. Engineered to meet or exceed OE performance and to meet the uncompromising demands of service professionals.
  • Direct fit replacement matches proper OE fit, form, and function and ensures trouble free installation of your A/C Pressure Switch.
  • All units are tested using advanced end-of-line equipment that pressurize the A/C Pressure Switch, confirm proper calibration and functionality, and check for leaks to ensure each A/C Pressure Switch meets manufacturing specifications before packaging.
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Carquest Premium – AC Pressure Switch (Part No.ACA1251)

AC Pressure Switch

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$36.49
The Premium CarQuest Vehicle Solutions line of vehicle electronics are designed for OE form, fit and function for both import and domestic vehicles. The A/C Pressure Switch monitors system pressures, aiding in proper and efficient control of the compressor, fans and system levels. An improperly functioning A/C Pressure Switch will provide erratic or inaccurate actuation and operation, severely affecting system performance and function. Without reliable and accurate actuation from a properly functioning A/C Pressure Switch, critical components and the system as a whole are left unregulated and unprotected which can lead to excessive wear and tear on critical components and costly system damage.

Product Features:
  • Designed and manufactured with high quality materials, industry leading electronic components and strict quality controls. Engineered to meet or exceed OE performance and to meet the uncompromising demands of service professionals.
  • Direct fit replacement matches proper OE fit, form, and function and ensures trouble free installation of your A/C Pressure Switch.
  • All units are tested using advanced end-of-line equipment that pressurize the A/C Pressure Switch, confirm proper calibration and functionality, and check for leaks to ensure each A/C Pressure Switch meets manufacturing specifications before packaging.
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Factory Air – Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch (Part No.35974)

Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch

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$36.99
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • Contains gaskets, O-rings, or seals to properly replace the product
  • Color coded for easy identification
  • Zinc coated to resist corrosion
  • Improved 2 terminal design replacing older 1 terminal switch
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Factory Air – Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch (Part No.35961)

Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch

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$36.99
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • Contains gaskets, O-rings, or seals to properly replace the product
  • Color coded for easy identification
  • Zinc coated to resist corrosion
  • Improved 2 terminal design replacing older 1 terminal switch
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Carquest Premium – AC Pressure Switch (Part No.ACA1315)

AC Pressure Switch

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$20.99
The Premium CarQuest Vehicle Solutions line of vehicle electronics are designed for OE form, fit and function for both import and domestic vehicles. The A/C Pressure Switch monitors system pressures, aiding in proper and efficient control of the compressor, fans and system levels. An improperly functioning A/C Pressure Switch will provide erratic or inaccurate actuation and operation, severely affecting system performance and function. Without reliable and accurate actuation from a properly functioning A/C Pressure Switch, critical components and the system as a whole are left unregulated and unprotected which can lead to excessive wear and tear on critical components and costly system damage.

Product Features:
  • Designed and manufactured with high quality materials, industry leading electronic components and strict quality controls. Engineered to meet or exceed OE performance and to meet the uncompromising demands of service professionals.
  • Direct fit replacement matches proper OE fit, form, and function and ensures trouble free installation of your A/C Pressure Switch.
  • All units are tested using advanced end-of-line equipment that pressurize the A/C Pressure Switch, confirm proper calibration and functionality, and check for leaks to ensure each A/C Pressure Switch meets manufacturing specifications before packaging.
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Carquest Premium – AC Pressure Switch (Part No.ACA1334)

AC Pressure Switch

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$32.99
The Premium CarQuest Vehicle Solutions line of vehicle electronics are designed for OE form, fit and function for both import and domestic vehicles. The A/C Pressure Switch monitors system pressures, aiding in proper and efficient control of the compressor, fans and system levels. An improperly functioning A/C Pressure Switch will provide erratic or inaccurate actuation and operation, severely affecting system performance and function. Without reliable and accurate actuation from a properly functioning A/C Pressure Switch, critical components and the system as a whole are left unregulated and unprotected which can lead to excessive wear and tear on critical components and costly system damage.

Product Features:
  • Designed and manufactured with high quality materials, industry leading electronic components and strict quality controls. Engineered to meet or exceed OE performance and to meet the uncompromising demands of service professionals.
  • Direct fit replacement matches proper OE fit, form, and function and ensures trouble free installation of your A/C Pressure Switch.
  • All units are tested using advanced end-of-line equipment that pressurize the A/C Pressure Switch, confirm proper calibration and functionality, and check for leaks to ensure each A/C Pressure Switch meets manufacturing specifications before packaging.
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Factory Air – Evaporator Core Repair Kit w/ White Orifice Tube (Part No.16152)

Evaporator Core Repair Kit w/ White Orifice Tube

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$18.29
Optimized refrigerant flow; Core design meets or exceeds OE performance And efficiency; Application specific design for GM vehicles; Replaces damaged evaporator inlet tube
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1981 GMC General Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 1981 GMC General to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Cooling and Climate Controls. With 29 Cooling and Climate Controls ranging in price from $16.99 to $618.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 GMC General.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Cooling and Climate Controls brand, we stock 3 different brands like Factory Air, Carquest Premium, and Gates. 1981 GMC General Cooling and Climate Controls start as low as $16.99!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Cooling and Climate Controls is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 288 extensive product reviews on 1981 GMC General Cooling and Climate Controls.

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Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 1981 GMC General

Trusted Cooling and Climate Controls OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1981 GMC General running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Factory Air, Carquest Premium, Gates, and even more.

Popular Factory Air Cooling and Climate Controls

You’ll find popular Factory Air brand products across Air Conditioning Parts. All are waiting to get your 1981 GMC General back on the road. Some of the top-rated Factory Air products in these categories are:
Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch
from $36.99
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Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch
AC High Pressure Side Switches
Compressor Mounted Low Cut-Out Pressure Switch
from $34.49
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Compressor Mounted Low Cut-Out Pressure Switch
AC Compressor Cut-Off Switches
Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch
from $36.99
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Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch
AC High Pressure Side Switches

Top-Rated Factory Air Cooling and Climate Controls


If Factory Air are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Factory Air brand Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1981 GMC General, and some of our most reviewed Factory Air parts include:
Cap & Valve A/C System Seal Kit
from $16.99
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Cap & Valve A/C System Seal Kit
AC Line O-Rings
Evaporator Core Repair Kit w/ White Orifice Tube
from $18.29
(2)
Evaporator Core Repair Kit w/ White Orifice Tube
AC Evaporator Repair Kits

FAQs for 1981 GMC General Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 GMC General?

Out of 29 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 GMC General, the most popular in our inventory are:
Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 190 Degrees
from $38.49
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Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 190 Degrees
Thermostats
Coolant Spin-on with BTE Formula
from $28.49
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Coolant Spin-on with BTE Formula
Cooling System Filters
Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 190 Degrees
from $51.99
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Heavy Duty Thermostat: With Seal, 190 Degrees
Thermostats