Common questions

Why does my Chevy Cruze have a bad smell?

Why does my Chevy Cruze have a bad smell?

A number of Chevrolet Cruze drivers have reported a bad odor coming from their vehicle while the heater is running. Over half a million of these vehicles have been sold. Although not all are producing the smell, many of the vehicles are producing an odor which has become so bad that some drivers will not allow their children to ride in the car.

Is there a problem with a Chevy Cruze coolant leak?

After years of Chevy Cruze owners complaining about antifreeze leaks along with an overwhelming smell in the cars, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors in New York federal court. This problem has popped up in the following Chevrolet generations.

Why does the air coming through my a / C vents smell bad?

If you notice strange smells coming from the air vents, there’s a problem. The actual nature of that problem will depend on what you’re smelling. If you’re smelling a musty/moldy smell (think dirty socks), then what you’re smelling is mildew growing in the system.

Why does my car’s coolant smell so bad?

It is thought to be a result of antifreeze leaking into the interior of the car. When the coolant hits the heater, it vaporizes, producing the bad odor. Not only is it nearly unbearable to the senses, it may be toxic, putting the health of both drivers and passengers at risk.

A number of Chevrolet Cruze drivers have reported a bad odor coming from their vehicle while the heater is running. Over half a million of these vehicles have been sold. Although not all are producing the smell, many of the vehicles are producing an odor which has become so bad that some drivers will not allow their children to ride in the car.

After years of Chevy Cruze owners complaining about antifreeze leaks along with an overwhelming smell in the cars, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against General Motors in New York federal court. This problem has popped up in the following Chevrolet generations.

Why does my car heater have a musty smell?

It’s made for cleaning out musty odors in car heater systems. Generally it’s not used on new cars but old ones that have crud built up at the coil, especially for mold. It would tend to clean out residues that could have been left adhering to the coil during manufacture.

It is thought to be a result of antifreeze leaking into the interior of the car. When the coolant hits the heater, it vaporizes, producing the bad odor. Not only is it nearly unbearable to the senses, it may be toxic, putting the health of both drivers and passengers at risk.

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Ruth Doyle