1996 Chevrolet Blazer: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 29, 2012 · Electrical · 24,000 miles · TN · fire

Put the cigarette lighter in. Got out of my car and walked to the front of the car. By the time got back to the door of the car to get my things out for work the dashboard of my car was on fire.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Visibility · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the interior caught on fire. The fire department came and extinguished the fire. The fire department informed the contact that the origin of the fire was from the heater. Three weeks prior to the fire, the vehicle had regular maintenance performed. There were no injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 1, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 174,000 miles · TN · fire · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated shortly after the vehicle was parked, flames were noticed dropping to the ground under the front end of the vehicle. Grey smoke was also observed coming from under the hood. The vehicle burned completely, and was considered a total loss. There was a police report and a fire department report processed at the scene. The heat from the fire melted the rear end of another vehicle parked in front of it, and did moderate damage to a third vehicle parked alongside the second vehicle. *ak updated 12/01/06.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Engine · OH · fire

Vehicle engine caught on fire while driving.*mr the consumer stopped at middle ridge service plaza and noticed smoke coming from the engine. The fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher. Damage to the vehicle consisted of hoses, wires and insulation under hood. Consumer had no recent engine problems. *ph

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Lights · DC · fire

Complaint regarding faulty multi-function switch in 1996 chevrolet blazer that caught on fire.*mr the multi-function switch in the consumer's vehicle caught fire and was replaced with a 2000 switch, however the switch failed the same way it was described in recall #01v364000, chevrolet admitted they installed a faulty 2000 switch in the consumer's vehicle, but the recall was by car model year and not the recall switch year *ts

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · PA · fire

I was driving down the highway when my 1996 chevy blazer began to smoke under the hood. The temperature gauge showed the car was not over heating. I pulled off the highway to allow the smoke to clear and pulled the hood release. After 5 minutes the car continued to smoke. I got out of the car to check under the hood. I noticed a black spot on the hood and had the sense to realize the car was on fire without trying to lift the hood. I yelled to my mother to get out of the car. I called 911 to reach the police. When they came they could not put out the fire. The policeman called the fire department to put out the fire. I thank god my 3 year old was not with me strapped in his car seat as he usually travels with me. The car was a total loss in a matter of minutes.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Electrical · AZ · fire

While driving the vehicle caught on fire and large flames came from under the hood.

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Transmission · MN · fire

Consumer states that transmission fluid started leaking onto the ground and down the exhaust pipe. Consumer states vehicle started to fill with smoke and caught fire. Consumer states that the gear shifter came off in comsumer hand from the heat. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Oct 20, 2001 · Engine · MO · fire

On my way home from work on sept. 21, 2001, I had to sit on I-435-e- freeway for an hour because of a car accident. I was moving no more than 5 to 10 miles an hour. When I got to I-71-n and I took I-71 to the linwood exit going 55 to 60 miles an hour and then 45 to 50 miles an hour and then 55 to 60 and then 45 to 50. I exited linwood to the east, over to indiana (linwood is the 32nd hundrend blook). I went south on indiana to 3318 indiana. I parked my car and went in the house. I was in the house about 2 to 3 minutes before my neighbors came to my door and said my car was on fire. They were using their water holes to put out the fire. My better-half (trinidad medellin) came out side and open the hood of the blazer. By the time the fire department came, the fire was out. Superior chevrolet had informed trinidad medellin that severe oil leak was present from oil filter adapter housing and both oil cooler lines and this leak constitutes a safety and reliability issue. Trinidad did not see any leaks. If this data was known to the federal safety agency under recalls, why weren't the customers informed, per odi id: 978897?

Filed Dec 23, 2000 · Electrical · OH · fire

While driving at 50 MPH heard a muffled pop looked out driver side view mirror to see flames shooting out left rear of car. Turned around to see entire rear of car engulfed in flames. Pulled over, flames at rear tire, got family out and in 5 minutes entire car was totally engulfed in flames. Have contacted gm who refused to give me any idea of what a problem cause was. Help.

Filed Nov 6, 1999 · Brakes · DE

When brakes are applied there is a constant jerking motion it has been going on since I purchesed the vehical there has also been a rubber burning smell around the left front tire area . It has been taken to the dealer several times and they can not find the problem and it is getting ready to go back again for a noise in the front wheels . Warranty expires in 10 days . I have owned numerous vehicals[about 25] and have never had breaks act like this in my life .

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Engine · MD · fire

The vehicle was being driven and a hesitation or power surge was felt and the vehicle then caght on fire. The fire was thought to have been put out after the occupants got out of the vehicle and then the fire started again. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames and burnt up. At this time it is unknown of the reason for the fire.