Foxer55

I am one of those people particularly sensitive to petro-based constituents and VOCs. I get in this car and drive just a few miles and start getting a foul taste in my mouth and mild nausea. I think this may be what was making instructors puke at the track. I drove a few miles the other day and had lunch with someone and by the time I got out of the restaurant I was so spacey I didn't know which way was up. The residual affect of the chemicals in the car have something to do with eating. Hello, GM, can you do something to remove these constituents from the epoxies you use?

blown383c4conv

I've had several new cars, foreign and domestic. They all smell like the same. Let it sit with the windows down and the top off for a bit. Sitting with the windows up in the sun will exacerbate the issue.

vetteman41960

You should contact G.M. . I know of at least one Stingray were G.M. flew in 2 reps direct from the factory and did an air quality test. G.M. bought the car back with less than 500 miles on the car. My friend who owned the Stingray was told that there was a run of car that one of the bonding agent did not cure properly and was giving off toxic fumes. My friend did not ask that they buy car back but just that G.M. would correct issue under warranty.They did test right at.dealership and told my friend within a few minutes that G.M.would buy back the car.Prior attempt by dealer included asking him toleave windows down and let it sit in sun. Dealer also removed the seats thinking that that would somehow correct the issue. Who knows maybe you have a car with a similar issue. Either way you should not have to leave your windows down and or take other steps to correct this issue. Be it a 15k Sonic or a 100k Z06 the car should not cause the owner to become I'll due to a build process.
My 14 z51 3lt coupe did have a bit of chemical smell that seemed to go away after a few weeks, or possible I just got used to it. It was never overpowering but you could definitely detect a chemical smell.
My 15 VY 3lz Z06 does not have any smell other than a new car leather smell which is very pleasant. I do not believe that the folks at Bowling Green would use two types of epoxy based of a Stingray vs a Z06. Same plant, same line, same epoxy. I would tell the dealer I want a air quality test done on the car. Best of luck I hope G.M. get your Z06 fixed or replaced.

msp843

Mine too!! Just bought a z06 four days ago. I leave the windows down at night while it is parked in the garage to try and dissipate the incredibly strong smell (like liquid nails). Love the car, can't stand the smell!!

dvandentop

i love it LOL

DrackVB

I had the same initial reaction getting into a car on the dealer floor. Both my wife and I commented that the new car smell was like sitting in a glue factory. no leather smell just glue

docb

The time lag between the build and the owner driving it is many weeks. Would something still be off gassing?

UBNZO6D

I think it's clear that you need give me your car to me, but please keep making the payments...Send me your address and I will send the transport.

Greg

arcticblast

Same here, but I promise to give the car back as soon as the smell clears up.............I promise.

Foxer55

Ohhh, a huffer. What is your preferred inhalant?

Cyclone09Z06

I had the same smell, it's goes away after a couple weeks, leave the windows down when possible. I have now had my car for 4 months and it smell like brand new leather.

It also drove me crazy, lol

Foxer55

Interesting. As I say, I am particularly reactive to these damn things but you would think the chemists at GM or 3M or wherever could remove the components in these materials to make them less of a problem. Probably a cost issue.

davepl

My a**hole brother bought one new back in September '57. That's when you got your new model year, in September. Brand-new, she was. She had the smell of a brand-new car. That's just about the finest smell in the world...except maybe for...

Oh wait, that was a Plymouth. Never mind.

Riverkid

I am glad you mentioned this. When I drove my car home form the dealer which was about 45 miles on a hot day in California in mid-march, both my 9 year grandson and I felt sick when we got home which seemed to be from the “new car” smell. It really affected me as I have breathing problems anyway and I had to open the windows several times on the way home just to breath. We got a new Subaru last year and I never had such problems.

The toxic smell seems to come from the HVAC system. It’s not there when there is no air flow. I ran the heater full blast for about an hour with the windows open and it got a little a little better. I also leave the windows open when in the garage. But when the air is on, even with outside air selected, it’s unbearable and I still must open the windows several times to breath. I was wondering if it was the refrigerant leaking but it’s still cold.

I will contact GM as I thought it was my breathing problem getting worse. I have even gone to the Dr. because of it.

I am in love with my new baby and hope something can be done.

RossN

Has anyone tried one of these???

Plug-In Ionic Air Purifier -
Only problem is, you will have to turn the accessory power on for a minute or two before using the car to get the VOC's down.

Paulchristian

Damn...for those of you who drive your C7 to work - please be careful, sounds like this may cause you to fail a random pee-test...and your boss will reevaluate your employment if you try blaming it on your corvette!

beden1

It's not a funny issue. Those smells are loaded with carcinogens and asthma triggers.

Paulchristian

...a point I am sure the OP can make with GM...if the issue is serious, I am sure GM will hear him out. I remember when new cars used to smell like leather when you opened the door...now I guess they spew cancer causing fumes...

titletaker

My wife is a chemist and says it is something called styrene or stylene, which is a coating used to keep the carpet threads bonded and coated. Our ZR1 had the same toxic smell, we kept the windows open and let it sit outside as much as possible. It actually stunk the whole garage up.

pitts12driver

Glad to hear other people smell it as well. My car has a powerful chemical off-gassing smell. I leave the windows open in the garage, and the entire garage smells like organic compounds.