Interior Stench

Mark R · 09-17-2022, 12:35 PM

I had not driven my ZL-1 for about a year, when I had to move it recently. The interior smells like cow shit. It literally smells like I am driving by a dairy all the time when the windows are up.

I do have 2SS leather door cards and knee pads that I added to get rid of the alcantara, and that may have contributed to it, but still...

It's back in storage with an interior car cover on it, so I will try leaving the windows down an inch or so. Any other suggestions?

m6-lt1 · 09-17-2022, 12:38 PM

I would Look around for dead vermin in your car. Check the cabin air filter/air filter area and anywhere else something could crawl.

RamAir02 · 09-17-2022, 01:22 PM

My guess is a dead mouse. They like to make homes in vehicles, especially those that sit outside unused for a while.

LT4Greg · 09-17-2022, 01:37 PM

Try putting a couple of containers of moth balls at the front and rear of your car to keep the mice and other creatures out but make sure the pets(dogs or cats) can’t come in contact with the moth balls. Or even a open can of coffee placed inside the car might help to absorb the terrible smell.

hawk02 · 09-17-2022, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m6-lt1

I would Look around for dead vermin in your car. Check the cabin air filter/air filter area and anywhere else something could crawl.

I second this.

Here's the cabin air filter from my friend's 2016 Camaro 2SS.

A mouse thought the cabin air filter would make a delicious meal and then croaked while dining on it. Most likely the mouse gained entry into the car from the open area around the windshield cowl and front fender.

Mark R · 09-17-2022, 03:44 PM

Thanks everyone. I'll check it out and report back.

Mark R · 09-17-2022, 08:32 PM

Cabin filter was fine. It's stinky leather.

cariboocreek · 09-17-2022, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark R

Cabin filter was fine. It's stinky leather.

Same issue on my 2019 2SS. The leather has a smell.

Gunkk · 09-17-2022, 10:29 PM

All kinds of surprises can be found in things that sit 12+ months...

Mark R · 09-18-2022, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

All kinds of surprises can be found in things that sit 12+ months...

Yup. It sucks. I'm 4.5 years into a divorce that has cost me over $500K, and is a year from being finished. Think Amber Heard, without the shitting in the bed. Pure narcissistic psycho.

I get no joy from driving my car, which is why its in storage. I'll take it out when I'm in a better mood. Next year.

Mark R · 09-18-2022, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cariboocreek

Same issue on my 2019 2SS. The leather has a smell.

Yes. Eau De Cow Fart, by Chevrolet.

09-17-2022, 12:35 PM	#1
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,000	Interior Stench I had not driven my ZL-1 for about a year, when I had to move it recently. The interior smells like cow shit. It literally smells like I am driving by a dairy all the time when the windows are up. I do have 2SS leather door cards and knee pads that I added to get rid of the alcantara, and that may have contributed to it, but still... It's back in storage with an interior car cover on it, so I will try leaving the windows down an inch or so. Any other suggestions?

09-17-2022, 01:22 PM	#3
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	My guess is a dead mouse. They like to make homes in vehicles, especially those that sit outside unused for a while. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

09-17-2022, 01:37 PM	#4
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Try putting a couple of containers of moth balls at the front and rear of your car to keep the mice and other creatures out but make sure the pets(dogs or cats) can’t come in contact with the moth balls. Or even a open can of coffee placed inside the car might help to absorb the terrible smell. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

09-17-2022, 12:38 PM	#2
m6-lt1 Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,600	I would Look around for dead vermin in your car. Check the cabin air filter/air filter area and anywhere else something could crawl.

09-17-2022, 03:44 PM	#6
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,000	Thanks everyone. I'll check it out and report back.

09-17-2022, 08:32 PM	#7
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,000	Cabin filter was fine. It's stinky leather.

09-17-2022, 10:29 PM	#9
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 5,156 View My Garage	All kinds of surprises can be found in things that sit 12+ months...

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