2011 Chevrolet Corvette: Smell from the A/C
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Corvette report: smell from the a/c. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 106,350 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2011 Corvette in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11254603 (filed 09/11/2019): “After refueling vehicle there are strong gas fumes in the interior of the vehicle while driving causing me to vent the car interiors by lowering the windows and apply the a/c fans on high........ also the car horns stopped working without reason while drivi…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: AC /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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