Diesel smell inside

[sbbamafan]

I never get any smell while driviing but it has been real cold (relatively speaking to those of you in the North) here lately so I decided to try the remote start function on the keyfob.   After I let it run in the driveway for a few minutes and went and got into the truck, it smelled - and I don't mean just a little bit - it was strong.  I had to open the windows to let it out.  It was not a one time occurence.  It has done it every time I tried the remote start - about 5 times.  Is this happening to others?  FWIW, my truck has 2000 miles on it and I have had it about 3 weeks.

Edited January 8, 2022 by sbbamafan

[ian cloutier]

1 hour ago, sbbamafan said:

I never get any smell while driviing but it has been real cold (relatively speaking to those of you in the North) here lately so I decided to try the remote start function on the keyfob.   After I let it run in the driveway for a few minutes and went and got into the truck, it smelled - and I don't mean just a little bit - it was strong.  I had to open the windows to let it out.  It was not a one time occurence.  It has done it every time I tried the remote start - about 5 times.  Is this happening to others?  FWIW, my truck has 2000 miles on it and I have had it about 3 weeks.

I do as well. not all the time but sometimes its quite nasty 

[Supreme Pizza]

31 minutes ago, ian cloutier said:

I do as well. not all the time but sometimes its quite nasty 

 

 

 

When I start my 2008 with remote start, the HVAC doesn't work the the same way it does when the key is on.

 

That may or may not have anything to do with your issue, except that turning on "recycle" for the HVAC may keep the system from pulling exhaust or other vapors into the cab during the remote start warm up cycle. The "recycle" may not be on with the remote start though, and then may turn to "recycle" when you are in the normal mode (not in remote start mode).

[redwngr]

1 hour ago, sbbamafan said:

I never get any smell while driviing but it has been real cold (relatively speaking to those of you in the North) here lately so I decided to try the remote start function on the keyfob.   After I let it run in the driveway for a few minutes and went and got into the truck, it smelled - and I don't mean just a little bit - it was strong.  I had to open the windows to let it out.  It was not a one time occurence.  It has done it every time I tried the remote start - about 5 times.  Is this happening to others?  FWIW, my truck has 2000 miles on it and I have had it about 3 weeks.

This isn't normal. 

 

Since the lm2 was introduced there have been several locations identified as potential exhaust leak locations. 

 

Get 'em to fix it.  

 

 

 

[Supreme Pizza]

I have worked on older diesels that had fuel leaks under the hood. The owner complained about diesel smell when the truck was stopped at stop lights. The fuel leaks were small, and dripped onto the top of the hot motor, and evaporated. Then the fumes get sucked into the cabin. When driving, the fumes would get blown away by the wind. I would start by putting the HVAC on recycle, and see if the problem is only present when the vehicle is stopped.

 

One thing you could try would be to drive the truck so that its thoroughly warmed up, and open the hood and see if the smell is present. Ideally without any electric fans being on.

[redwngr]

With 2000 miles on the truck -- use the warranty you paid for.

[hardwareguy2068]

I have a 2022 with 3300 miles on it and do not experience this to that degree.  I can smell a little bit, but not overwhelming and I remote start mine all the time.  I also have a 2015 2500HD that is fully deleted and has been for years.  There is significantly more odor inside the cab, but not enough that makes it obnoxious.  If you are experiencing that much odor, especially with DEF, I would have the dealer check it out.  It doesn't sound normal to me either.

[Darren Hamilton]

I experience it too when starting up and letting the truck warm up.. the truck ventilation seems hosed up.. anything other than the dash air vents, defrost or foot lets nasty smells in, either outside or while idling... not terribly happy with this.  Occasionally I see a little pool of what looks like oily fuel on the ground where the truck was and wonder if that has anything to do with it.

[redwngr]

5 hours ago, Darren Hamilton said:

I experience it too when starting up and letting the truck warm up.. the truck ventilation seems hosed up.. anything other than the dash air vents, defrost or foot lets nasty smells in, either outside or while idling... not terribly happy with this.  Occasionally I see a little pool of what looks like oily fuel on the ground where the truck was and wonder if that has anything to do with it.

Then it is in need of repair.