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Fiberglass Or Plastic Odor From Inside Of Vehicle - fiber glass interior plastic smell

Subject:Fiberglass or Plastic Odor From Inside Of Vehicle

Models:2004-2008 Cadillac XLR and V-Series
2005-2008 Chevrolet Corvette



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may comment on what is described as a fiberglass, plastic or resin odor from inside the vehicle. This is typically noticed on new vehicles with low miles. As most know, these vehicles are built from an arrangement of fiberglass and plastics. With that said, a fiberglass, plastic or resin odor may be noticed inside the vehicle. This odor over time will diminish.

Recommendation/Instructions:

This is a normal odor for the Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac XLR. Do not attempt to eliminate this odor as it will fade away over time. Further, service bulletin 00-00-89-027D "Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles" will not address this odor.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.