I used my factory remote to unlock the truck the ignition sparked twice and then went on fire, for no reason it just started burning the entire steering column and all of what is around it burned up we used a pitcher of water to put the fire out, I contacted gm and was advised there was no recall for this. It can not be common for a car or truck to just ignite unlocking the doors we are grateful that I was not in the truck and just suffered burns to my hands trying to put the fire out if not my entire home would have been in flames.
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche electrical complaints
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The alarm sound for warning of seat belt unbuckled, door open, keys in ignition, etc, is generally inaudible. Occasionally it does work, but usually it does not. In 2010, the dealer said this was an issue with the radio. My warranty had expired so repair was no longer covered. I did not have the problem repaired due to the high cost. I thought that this was an isolated incident until I just read that there is a recall for this exact problem in later models. - when functional, the alarm sound emanates only from the speaker on the left side. I swapped the left and right speakers and the problem remained, suggesting that it is not a speaker issue. When the audible alarms are dead, so is the left side sound when the radio is on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that once the key was inserted in the ignition switch, the vehicle made a grinding noise. The grinding noise continued once the contacts hand was removed away from the ignition key. The contact turned the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal operations. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not contacted. There was no diagnostic test completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that a burning odor was present coming from the dashboard area near the radio. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer as burning wires that were connected to the radio. The radio was replaced but the defect was not remedied. The vehicle continued to experience the defect. The contact indicated that the radio was replaced 4 separate times and each time the burning odor continued to be present. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 25,000.
When light comes on engine runs rough and shifts hard. When light goes off it runs fine.
Upon arrival at work and parking my chevrolet avalanche in the parking lot, I heard a couple of popping noises come from under the hood of the vehicle. I pulled the hood release lever and noticed flames emerging from the engine compartment. I called emergency services, but the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames before they could put the fire out. The vehicle was was a total loss.
The interior door handles on my 2007 chevy avalanche ltz have peeled and become razor sharp. Opening the door under normal characteristics has caused a slice, or paper cut type of wound to my hand??truck failed to start due to dead battery after sitting for less than 24 hrs. This vehicle starts immediately after being jumped. It has occurred 3-4 times?replaced both alt and now a new battery?..cracked dash above driver & passenger airbag. Potential safety issue when airbag is deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that the driver's side door control panel was no longer working and a burning odor were emitting from the panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.
Date of current incidents: 1/3/11; 1/4/11; 7/28/11; 8/23/11; 9/07/11; 12/9/11; 12/16/11; 6/4/12; 6/10/12 and 6/11/12 and 6/l7/12. The engine light comes on; engine reduce power light, stabilizer tract light comes on plus oil light and other lights. I have had it in the shop to try to figure out why my avalanche keeps breaking down. And I was told that they can not find a problem. I was never informed that they have had probems with the wiring. In december 2011 my avalanche shut itself off during a snow storm. Eventually, it started but because of reduced power it would only go between 35-45 miles per hour. I made it to a repair shop, they could not find a problem, but replaced sensors and/or relays. In june 2012 the lights came on, I could only go approx 35-40 miles per hour. Called and set up an appointment. On the way to the appointment the engine oil light came on and the car shut down. I had to call for a tow truck. I took it to a non dealer service repair shop, because they were the closest. When they looked the car over the wires were eaten. I was informed that the newer cars have a soy base in their wiring and that the rodents love to eat this product. Why are they using this soy based wiring? This is not safe. I can not have my vehicle break down leaving me stranded on the side of the road. It is getting very costly when parts are being replaced when it is the wiring that is faulty. I live in the country and I can not keep the mice out of my truck. Please look into why the car manufactures are using this product which is causing major safety and financial concerns why aren't the manufactures informing the public of this problem.
Traveling at a normal rate and speed on a 5-lane highway. Vehicle loss power, engine lights activated. After maneuvering the vehicle off the highway, I shut the engine off. No signs of smoke or any leaks from engine (topside or underneath). I attempted to restart the vehicle and upon doing so the engine turned over and ran at a rough idle, clearly not on all 8 cylinders. I shut the engine off again. From that point on it was towed. The chevrolet dealership (after 8 days and 449 miles later) then told me they could not find a problem. When they received the vehicle the original codes had been taken by a precision tune mechanic (nearest facility from location of break down) the dealership then informed me they could not duplicate the problem and was apologetic for any inconvenience. I received a bill for $103.95 and my vehicle which had only a 1/8 of a tank of fuel. After a little research I found gm recall no:08048 consequence: may cause electrical features to malfunction. Thanks chevrolet and chevrolet service technicians for taking care of your customers. Unfortunately their dealerships and district specialist do not follow their own executive director of safety who is quoted on the gm website "we always want to make sure customers can count on the safety and quality of their gm vehicle." says, [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v240000 (electrical system) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that since repairs, the windshield washer fluid would not spray from the fluid canister onto the windshield. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 73,000.
2007 chevrolet avalanche. Consumer expresses discontent in regards to the repair and recall of heated washer fluid system
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet avalanche. The contact received a recall notification. He was in disagreement of the recall remedy repair which consisted of disabling and removing the heated washer fluid system. The recall was under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v240000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified, and the contact refused to have the recall remedy repair performed on the vehicle. There had been no failures at the time of the complaint.
In apr 2009 I took my 2007 chevy avalanche in for servicing. The "check engine" light was on and I had recall #0848 performed. This recall was to install a wire harness (heated washer fluid module shortcircuit). The catalytic converter and an 02 sensor was replaced. Approximately aug/sept I had an odor in the vehicle (smelled like dirty feet or the interior carpet was wet for some time, without proper ventilation to dry. However, I thought that was odd as I was unable to locate any leaks inside the cab of the vehicle.) on or about oct 2nd, I was driving on the freeway and the "check engine" light came on and a message to turn off the engine which I did. After being towed to the dealership, I was told the engine had lost oil pressure and a sensor was replaced. Immediately after the work was performed the smell went away but that same evening I was driving and the windshield wipers started going, fluid spraying, while in the off position. I had to turn the vehicle off to get it to stop. I immediately notified the dealer, since this has happened 2 or 3 times. The end of dec I took my vehicle in to the dealership for the intermittent wiper/fluid problem and I thought the transmission was slipping. They couldn't find an issue with the transmission and their diagnosis for the wiper unit was that the module was bad and needed to be replaced. They referred to bulletin #4298, dated 02/26/07, and part #1910885. It is my belief that all the failed sensors/parts are related to the recall and I am hoping the investigation to the recall is still open/on-going. Fyi: within the first year of purchasing the vehicle my battery needed to be replaced after being inspected at the dealership. If I remember correctly there were several occasions I was unable to start the vehicle. There should be records on file at the dealership pertaining to this issue. Lastly, I do have the part that was replaced as a result of the oil pressure sensor.
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