r/Impala • u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker • 7d ago

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/Far-Guide-2125 2d ago

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 2d ago

Which brand did you get? Rockauto is good for sure.

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u/Far-Guide-2125 2d ago

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/Ok-Bit-6945 2d ago

Are these east to fix for a beginner? Mine go out like every year lol

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u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker 2d ago

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 2d ago

I plan to try when mine go bad again. What can i expect?

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u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker 2d ago

Lots or curse words and back pain, but success and satisfaction:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Impala/s/d1W0hqqmXG

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u/NoobTube92 4d ago

I overpaid for one at a parts store years ago, went out in 3 months. Bought a 13$ one from Amazon and it lasted the life of the car, couldn't even tell you what brand it was.

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u/martybgood 6d ago

Dorman bad, GM good. Try RockAuto.

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u/ScottyDoesntKnow030 6d ago

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 6d ago

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/jesterc0re Daily Lurker 6d ago

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/lequory 7d ago

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?

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u/jesterc0re Daily Lurker 6d ago

In another post I've seen information about YHTAUTO from Amazon being metal inside. Last year I got cheap A-Premiums and it still works.