A/C Climate Controll... where to start

[iizbeastie]

Ok, so my A/C doesn't work..... fan blows fine, it just doesn't get cold....

At this point I haven't even started to look for the problem as I've been more concerned about the brakes and the rest of my life....

So, I'm wondering if there is a typical component that is known for going out that would be a 'first thing to check' on this particular vehicle. You know, one of those things like the alternator on a same year monte carlo or lumina..... every single one ends up replaced......