This is an overwhelming strange bad odor that was in the car when I purchased it. As part of the sale on my 2013 Chevy Cruze they offered to detail it and get the smell out. It was better when I got the car back but definitely not gone It took a long time to do and I was not happy with the smell still but hoped it would air out eventually. I currently have 3 air fresheners in it and it is hard to describe the bad smell its almost like a smokey burnt odor mixed with just something stinky? It seems to blow through the vents and any time it sits in the sun parked when I open it up the smell is pungent. I wish I knew what is going or is this some kind or engine or wiring problem or will there be a future problem. This is just one of the problems I have with my vehicle that I purchased 9-28-17 with only 29,842 miles on it. see other post for more complaints sorry.

car smells of burning rubber

ISSUE became noticeable once heater is on. Wasn't like until fixed coolant recall. GM has been notified of all my issues. ALL they offer is $1,000 toward a trade in. I still owe $15k on my car. Dealership called on behalf of GM. They (Chevyland, Shreveport) told me they could put in a 2015 cruze for $19k in a color I don't want. In a model with as many complaints similiar to the issues I have experience in the 2013. They quoated the max trade in, without physical inspection , was $9k. the last 3 vehicle I owned was Chevrolet. I will not be buying another!!

GM is a WASTE OF TIME!!