issue Exhaust fumes from other vehicles?

[xoriceboiox]

Hi,

Has anyone else noticed the smell of exhaust fumes from other vehicles in your cabin? I haven't noticed this issue anywhere near as bad in previous vehicles.

 

Isn't the cabin filter supposed to filter out the exhaust gases? I haven't checked to see if it's even there(behind the lower glove department?). Is this normal?

Edited February 7, 2014 by MotoMedic
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[VMaxtastic]

I actually did notice this, yes.

[MikeNH]

Cabin filter is generally particulate, not odor. If by some absurd luck the filter is a standard size you may be able to find a carbon-impregnated filter for odor control in addition to dust filtering but the cabin filters tend to be fairly application-specific.

[pm26]

Turn your HVAC system to the "recirculate" mode and it will block the outside intake. And Mike is right - those cabin filters are just particulate filters, they look very similar to your engine air filter. I just replaced one in my '09 Impala.

Edited January 26, 2014 by pm26

[B&J Aviation]

Wow. Unbelievable. I logged in this evening to ask about this.

I always run the environmental systems in "recirculate" on every vehicle I drive for that reason and I drive many different ones when traveling. Rent over 15 times per year. Had this truck for a month and I always smell outside odors, especially diesel truck exhaust. Just tonight we all went out to dinner, and pulling into the parking lot, I could smell the restaurants grill smoke. I looked down and verified it was in recirculate and it was not in defrost. My wife even asked me if it was on some type defrost.

It is appearant to me the recirculate mode is not turning the flapper valve all the way closed. I am interested to know if anyone else has gone to dealer for this yet. I am going to take mine soon.

[pm26]

I just replaced a malfunctioning actuator for the recirculate mode flapper on my '09 Impala. I would think that GM uses similar actuators on trucks too. It should be accessible if you remove the glove box. Then you can check if the recirculate mode flapper opens and closes when commanded.

 

I suppose it is also possible that someone at the factory installed the actuator in such a way that its output shaft does not engage the recirculate door flapper at all.

 

These actuators have a single electrical connector, it is possible that the connector is either not connected or not pushed in all the way.

Edited January 26, 2014 by pm26

[roadblock]

I've actually been noticing ths alot myself, wondering what a good fix is.

[ms55330]

now that you mention it, I have noticed the smell from restaurants more, thought I really wanted steak lately

[pm26]

now that you mention it, I have noticed the smell from restaurants more, thought I really wanted steak lately

Maybe it is all a part of the new smell activated navigation system?

[2fst4u]

Did u guys smell someone else's fart? you American,s kill me. Lmfao!!!

[B&J Aviation]

Did u guys smell someone else's fart? you American,s kill me. Lmfao!!!

You find it funny since your air is clean up there…. I only want to smell my new leather. Recirc is also way more efficient with the environmental (heating and cooling) by only working with cabin air and not pulling in the atmospheric air. Point is, recirc should be a sealed system and if its not working, I want it right.

[xoriceboiox]

Switching the recirculation air thing causes the windows to fog up. I didn't know I'm supposed to drive with the recirculation air on all the time to avoid the exhaust(which is a good 75% of the time).

Some vehicles come with exhaust filter and some like ours just with a particulate filter?

[GMCustomerService]

Hello All,

 

I’m sorry to hear that some of you are experiencing fumes from other vehicles while you are in your own vehicles. I would like to take a better look into this. If you would like my assistance, please private message me your full name, address, phone number, VIN and current mileage on your vehicles. Thank you.

 

Kristen A.

GM Customer Care

[pm26]

Switching the recirculation air thing causes the windows to fog up. I didn't know I'm supposed to drive with the recirculation air on all the time to avoid the exhaust(which is a good 75% of the time).

Some vehicles come with exhaust filter and some like ours just with a particulate filter?

You need to turn on the A/C on humid days to avoid window fogging, even if you adjust the temperature way up. the A/C compressor will still run and the moisture will be removed from the air before it is heated.

[Danthaman69]

Been smell fumes more myself too