New Camaro kinda smells like a cow pasture on the inside

Eric SS · 10-20-2016, 10:04 AM

I just got my Camaro last week and from the moment I picked it up it's smelled a little like a cow pasture on the inside. That's the best way to describe it. Not pleasant. It was a 3/16 build and I purchased it in 10/16 so it was probably on the dealer lot for about 4-5 months as a guess but I can't imagine why it would smell nothing like a new car. My SS Sedan was on the lot for a while and still smelled like a new car when I bought it. I've tried to recirculate and keep the windows cracked when in the garage but it doesn't seem to be dissipating. Anyone else have an issue with their car smelling? This is in Phoenix so it's not a high humidity area. I bought the car from Tucson which is low humidity as well. Thanks.

elementaltoad · 10-20-2016, 11:34 AM

Mine doesn't really have that great "new car smell" either, but it was a 4/16 build and we just bought it last week 10/16. Mine had 178 miles on it when we got it, so there is no telling if it was test driven a lot, or used as a loaner. We were told it was a dealer trade, but who knows.

My first thought if it smells that bad, have the dealer look it over, but it wouldn't be the first time a dead animal or rat would be found in a new car. Sitting after manufacture or on the dealer lot makes them easy targets for rodents seeking shelter. It could also be, maybe roasted road kill on the exhaust? I've certainly had that happen more than once!

Hyper16 · 10-20-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric SS

I just got my Camaro last week and from the moment I picked it up it's smelled a little like a cow pasture on the inside. That's the best way to describe it. Not pleasant. It was a 3/16 build and I purchased it in 10/16 so it was probably on the dealer lot for about 4-5 months as a guess but I can't imagine why it would smell nothing like a new car. My SS Sedan was on the lot for a while and still smelled like a new car when I bought it. I've tried to recirculate and keep the windows cracked when in the garage but it doesn't seem to be dissipating. Anyone else have an issue with their car smelling? This is in Phoenix so it's not a high humidity area. I bought the car from Tucson which is low humidity as well. Thanks.

I think it was these guys.

SS 1LE · 10-20-2016, 11:37 AM

Could be mildew in the vents...

Try this. Buy a can of Lysol, any scent, or no scent....put the a/c on full blast, recirculate off.
Then step outside and spray the Lysol into the intake vents by the wipers, lots of it...like half a can or more...I did this on my previous daily driver, as it sat on the lot for a few months. Did the trick...

Spedee · 10-20-2016, 11:39 AM

The air filter that filters outside air prior to the air conditioning will develop mold. My 2014 GMC Sierra smelled exactly like cow manure until I changed the filter.

thickstunalex · 10-20-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric SS

I just got my Camaro last week and from the moment I picked it up it's smelled a little like a cow pasture on the inside. That's the best way to describe it. Not pleasant. It was a 3/16 build and I purchased it in 10/16 so it was probably on the dealer lot for about 4-5 months as a guess but I can't imagine why it would smell nothing like a new car. My SS Sedan was on the lot for a while and still smelled like a new car when I bought it. I've tried to recirculate and keep the windows cracked when in the garage but it doesn't seem to be dissipating. Anyone else have an issue with their car smelling? This is in Phoenix so it's not a high humidity area. I bought the car from Tucson which is low humidity as well. Thanks.

Had this happen in the Prius once in Colorado (warm, sunny day). I was told to resolve it by putting the heat on full blast and letting it run for 15 minutes. Seemed to bring the smell waaay down, and it completely disappeared in a week.

Mojave · 10-20-2016, 11:58 AM

Dude - make Chevy figure it out

DRK NY8 · 10-20-2016, 01:20 PM

Take it to the dealer and make them fix it

Glen e · 10-20-2016, 01:24 PM

90 pct chance it's in the rugs.....spray them with fabreze and see if it Gets better....

thescout6 · 10-20-2016, 02:48 PM

And last but not least, it could always be the smelly GM tech that took your car through their wash before giving it to you.

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Jontall · 10-20-2016, 03:01 PM

It's called "park smell" and it is very common in cars that just sit outside and are never driven. Take it back to the dealer for "odor correction". Here is the procedure for Toyota, but GM uses the same process and finishes with a new cabin air filter: http://carspecmn.com/toyota-and-lexu...r-of-foul-air/

LeftFoot · 10-20-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by thescout6

And last but not least, it could always be the smelly GM tech that took your car through their wash before giving it to you.

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JFM-jr · 10-20-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftFoot

LMAO

77Z28 · 10-20-2016, 08:07 PM

My car did not really have a strong "new car" smell either but it does not stink. It also has a 3/16 build date but I bought it a couple months ago on 8/4.

10-20-2016, 10:04 AM	#1
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	New Camaro kinda smells like a cow pasture on the inside I just got my Camaro last week and from the moment I picked it up it's smelled a little like a cow pasture on the inside. That's the best way to describe it. Not pleasant. It was a 3/16 build and I purchased it in 10/16 so it was probably on the dealer lot for about 4-5 months as a guess but I can't imagine why it would smell nothing like a new car. My SS Sedan was on the lot for a while and still smelled like a new car when I bought it. I've tried to recirculate and keep the windows cracked when in the garage but it doesn't seem to be dissipating. Anyone else have an issue with their car smelling? This is in Phoenix so it's not a high humidity area. I bought the car from Tucson which is low humidity as well. Thanks.

10-20-2016, 11:34 AM	#2
elementaltoad Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 42	Mine doesn't really have that great "new car smell" either, but it was a 4/16 build and we just bought it last week 10/16. Mine had 178 miles on it when we got it, so there is no telling if it was test driven a lot, or used as a loaner. We were told it was a dealer trade, but who knows. My first thought if it smells that bad, have the dealer look it over, but it wouldn't be the first time a dead animal or rat would be found in a new car. Sitting after manufacture or on the dealer lot makes them easy targets for rodents seeking shelter. It could also be, maybe roasted road kill on the exhaust? I've certainly had that happen more than once! __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS Garnet Red 6 Speed 1990 Firebird Formula WS6 1989 Firbird Formula 350 WS6, LS Swapped

10-20-2016, 11:37 AM	#4
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Could be mildew in the vents... Try this. Buy a can of Lysol, any scent, or no scent....put the a/c on full blast, recirculate off. Then step outside and spray the Lysol into the intake vents by the wipers, lots of it...like half a can or more...I did this on my previous daily driver, as it sat on the lot for a few months. Did the trick... __________________

10-20-2016, 11:58 AM	#7
Mojave San Diego Head Tuners Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS ,NPP,MagRide, A8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,440 View My Garage	Dude - make Chevy figure it out __________________ 2016 1SS A8, NPP, MagRide, Black Rims My 5th Camaro (3 Gen5, 1 Gen4) Member of San Diego Head Tuners https://www.youtube.com/c/MojaveKY https://www.instagram.com/mojaveky/ https://twitter.com/MojaveKY http://dinowax.refr.cc/bryanm 15% off DinoWax orders

10-20-2016, 01:20 PM	#8
DRK NY8 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Glendale,California Posts: 48	Take it to the dealer and make them fix it __________________ Proud owner of a Red Hot 2017 Camaro 2SS. Mods: Fully loaded from dealer, everything else stock...until the bug bites

10-20-2016, 11:39 AM	#5
Spedee Drives: SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 159	The air filter that filters outside air prior to the air conditioning will develop mold. My 2014 GMC Sierra smelled exactly like cow manure until I changed the filter.

10-20-2016, 01:24 PM	#9
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	90 pct chance it's in the rugs.....spray them with fabreze and see if it Gets better.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

10-20-2016, 02:48 PM	#10
thescout6 Drives: 16 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 208	And last but not least, it could always be the smelly GM tech that took your car through their wash before giving it to you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-20-2016, 03:01 PM	#11
Jontall Drives: GTO Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 129	It's called "park smell" and it is very common in cars that just sit outside and are never driven. Take it back to the dealer for "odor correction". Here is the procedure for Toyota, but GM uses the same process and finishes with a new cabin air filter: http://carspecmn.com/toyota-and-lexu...r-of-foul-air/

10-20-2016, 08:07 PM	#14
77Z28 Drives: 2016 2SS A8, NPP, Mag ride Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 91 View My Garage	My car did not really have a strong "new car" smell either but it does not stink. It also has a 3/16 build date but I bought it a couple months ago on 8/4.

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