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LSX Camaro · 12-10-2013, 04:36 PM

That TSB is for 2010-2011 Camaro.

Road King · 03-17-2014, 01:32 PM

Update -
Went to another dealership and they are trying to help me out. They got the OK from GM to replace the rear main seal to see if that will correct the issue. The smell eventually went away once the oil life was around 30-40% left but just had another oil change where another dealer made sure to not spill any oil at the top and not cause a mess under. The smell is back and worse then before. No oil leak was found at the oil cooler.

Hannibal · 03-18-2014, 07:43 AM

I vaguely recall someone else having this problem and the issue was in the PVC system. Has anyone looked there?

Road King · 03-18-2014, 04:01 PM

Yes, that was the first thing that they looked at as it is less intensive of a repair. The fumes are much worse then before and having to pull over a couple times because it is causing an asthma attack is not fun to do. I have it just sitting now and driving my jeep until they call and say the parts are in. Wife will have to drive it back, can't risk that ihave an asthma attack in heavy traffic and cause an accident.

RobertRS · 03-18-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Road King

Update -
Went to another dealership and they are trying to help me out. They got the OK from GM to replace the rear main seal to see if that will correct the issue. The smell eventually went away once the oil life was around 30-40% left but just had another oil change where another dealer made sure to not spill any oil at the top and not cause a mess under. The smell is back and worse then before. No oil leak was found at the oil cooler.

Did you inspect yourself to verify that no oil was dripped or spilled on any exhaust components or engine block or just take their word for it? Otherwise I can't for the life of me see how a simple oil change could cause what you are describing and then clear up only to return after another oil change.

Road King · 03-18-2014, 06:43 PM

I have put the car on a lift and inspected it myself to include the top of the exhaust against the body with a scope. No oil found burning, no oil burn marks on exhaust system and nothing on engine. Only found residue inside bell housing.

Road King · 04-18-2014, 07:40 PM

Rear main has been replaced and the smell is now gone.

nyrfan · 04-18-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Road King

Rear main has been replaced and the smell is now gone.

How many miles have you driven so far? Also can you scan a copy of the service receipt?

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

Road King · 07-21-2014, 08:01 PM

Just past 30,000 and had another oil change. The smell is back with new oil. Going to take it in again on Friday.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-22-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Road King

Just past 30,000 and had another oil change. The smell is back with new oil. Going to take it in again on Friday.

Road King,

Sorry to hear about your oil smell. I realize how concerning that would be. Keep us posted on the results of your dealer visit. If necessary, I can contact their designated Customer Experience Manager if you have any additional questions. We'll look forward to your updates

.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

Fast1 · 07-22-2014, 06:22 PM

I've noticed an oil smell from day one. Often, after a full stop, the smell wafts in. It's not really a burning smell, just the smell of oil. After I installed the Airaid cai it was more noticeable.

2010victoryredss_ron · 07-27-2014, 06:37 PM

I get that smell too when I'm at a stop light for an extended period of time...I haven't done anything about it but I do recall a tab for it,,,,and they user rtv sealant to fix it......not on my car they don't.....

Road King · 10-29-2014, 07:39 AM

I was hoping to find a full resolution for this but I will not be able to now. I was ran off of the road last night and went into a rather big tree. The tree won. Will post pic after I take some from the tow yard. Good thing is that the car did what it was supposed to do and I am still here. Cops are still looking for the guy.

12-10-2013, 04:36 PM	#15
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07-27-2014, 06:37 PM	#26
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 866 View My Garage	I get that smell too when I'm at a stop light for an extended period of time...I haven't done anything about it but I do recall a tab for it,,,,and they user rtv sealant to fix it......not on my car they don't..... __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

10-29-2014, 07:39 AM	#27
Road King Drives: 2015 C7 Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	I was hoping to find a full resolution for this but I will not be able to now. I was ran off of the road last night and went into a rather big tree. The tree won. Will post pic after I take some from the tow yard. Good thing is that the car did what it was supposed to do and I am still here. Cops are still looking for the guy. Attached Images Last edited by Road King; 10-29-2014 at 01:44 PM.

03-17-2014, 01:32 PM	#16
Road King Drives: 2015 C7 Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	Update - Went to another dealership and they are trying to help me out. They got the OK from GM to replace the rear main seal to see if that will correct the issue. The smell eventually went away once the oil life was around 30-40% left but just had another oil change where another dealer made sure to not spill any oil at the top and not cause a mess under. The smell is back and worse then before. No oil leak was found at the oil cooler.

03-18-2014, 07:43 AM	#17
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	I vaguely recall someone else having this problem and the issue was in the PVC system. Has anyone looked there?

03-18-2014, 04:01 PM	#18
Road King Drives: 2015 C7 Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	Yes, that was the first thing that they looked at as it is less intensive of a repair. The fumes are much worse then before and having to pull over a couple times because it is causing an asthma attack is not fun to do. I have it just sitting now and driving my jeep until they call and say the parts are in. Wife will have to drive it back, can't risk that ihave an asthma attack in heavy traffic and cause an accident.

03-18-2014, 06:43 PM	#20
Road King Drives: 2015 C7 Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	I have put the car on a lift and inspected it myself to include the top of the exhaust against the body with a scope. No oil found burning, no oil burn marks on exhaust system and nothing on engine. Only found residue inside bell housing.

04-18-2014, 07:40 PM	#21
Road King Drives: 2015 C7 Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	Rear main has been replaced and the smell is now gone.

07-21-2014, 08:01 PM	#23
Road King Drives: 2015 C7 Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	Just past 30,000 and had another oil change. The smell is back with new oil. Going to take it in again on Friday.

07-22-2014, 06:22 PM	#25
Fast1 Drives: 2010 Summit White SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 167	I've noticed an oil smell from day one. Often, after a full stop, the smell wafts in. It's not really a burning smell, just the smell of oil. After I installed the Airaid cai it was more noticeable.