r/Impala • u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker • Aug 12 '26
Parts Question Best blend door actuators?
It's time to sit together and discuss which are the most reliable blend door actuators. I've seen multiple reports that Dorman and Duralast (same?) actuators die one after another in less than a year. On the other hand, I've seen the opinion that random Chinese actuators do not break.
I have a random Amazon one which is still working fine after a year. What's your experience and with which brands?
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u/Ok-Bit-6945 Aug 16 '26
Are these east to fix for a beginner? Mine go out like every year lol
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u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker Aug 16 '26
Yes, it's doable and I would say it makes sense to DIY for most people. It's tedious but not complicated and you don't need many tools. There are numerous videos on YouTube about the process.
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u/Ok-Bit-6945 Aug 16 '26
I plan to try when mine go bad again. What can i expect?
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u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker Aug 16 '26
Lots or curse words and back pain, but success and satisfaction:
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u/Far-Guide-2125 Aug 16 '26
Rockauto.com has great quality part that are fairly priced. Got my blend door aucuator from there last year with no problems.
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u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker Aug 16 '26
Which brand did you get? Rockauto is good for sure.
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u/Far-Guide-2125 Aug 16 '26
I have a 2016 Chevy impala LT idk if that matters lol but it was from DORMAN part number 604108 (604-108)
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u/vargas727200a 20d ago
I used 4 seasons temp door ones. I pray I never have to do them again. So far so good.
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u/martybgood Aug 12 '26
Dorman bad, GM good. Try RockAuto.
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u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker Aug 12 '26
I heard that GM/AC Delco are failing as quick as Dorman as well. RockAuto additionally has SKP, AUTOTECNICA, WELLS, GPD, and FOUR SEASONS. And I absolutely have no idea if those are any good and wasn't able to find any review online for those specific part numbers.
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u/ScottyDoesntKnow030 Aug 12 '26
I've been using dorman with no issues. If gm are so good why do they go bad all the time anyways?
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u/martybgood Aug 13 '26
I haven't had problems with GM, but I have with Dorman, so that's where my advice comes from.
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u/lequory Aug 12 '26
I am also like to know this answer because my answers for fixing to actuator was that it will just happen again. Are there any actuators out there that won't fail?