2000 Chevrolet Blazer: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Steering · 139,000 miles · ID

Steering column had smoke coming out of it a week ago. I'm constantly hearing the blinkers even when they're not in use, for the past few months now. This happens anytime the car is running, whether it's moving or stopped. Problem with constant blinker sound started the first of april, and has continued ever since.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 131,195 miles · MI

I was driving yesterday when I smelled something burning. I looked and noticed my rear window was glowing orange and then the rear window exploded!

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 93,732 miles · CA · fire

Fortunately, I had just gotten off the freeway and was looking for an address at a slow speed. All of a sudden the car lurched; I had no steering; I lost all electrical control; the car ground to a halt; smoke came out from under the hood. I and a friend got out of the car. Fortuitously, fire trucks appeared. It turned out they were returning from another incident as I could not believe the immediacy of their response. They took over preventing further aggravation of this situation. The battery was boiling. All the electrical wire harnesses were melted. The upper suspension control arm was broken. The firemen's observation was, if I had been going any faster, the car could have flipped. After being towed to a nearby mechanic, I learned the upper control arm had broken. It impailed the starter which shorted. That melted the wiring harnesses to and from the battery, as well as being the cause of the battery boiling. The key issue is that general motors would build a vehicle where the upper control arm is so flimsy it would break. I have read other incidents of the same thing with the chevrolet blazer where, for example, a person was going 30mph, the car flipped, and the person was knocked unconscious. A repeated corporate failure of this nature should have consequences.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Electrical · CA

While driving 2 MPH driver noticed smoke coming from the steering column. Driver pulled over, and then took the vehicle to a dealer for inspection. However, the cause had not been determined at this time.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Transmission · MS · fire

While driving automatic transmission fluid dripped to the muffler and vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Body · OH

While driving 55 MPH consumer smelled smoke coming from the vents. Consumer pulled over, and turned the vehicle off. Consumer lifted up the hood, and the hood release lever did not open. Consumer called for road side assistance. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Lights · 55,980 miles · WA · fire

While vehicle was parked and consumer was taking the key from the ignition switch steering wheel caught on fire, independent mechanic determined that hazard warning switch melted, and caused the fire. Also, turn signal and brake lights were inoperative.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Body, Brakes · NY

Engine stalled while driving, dealer determined fuel gauge was broken, mastercard was replaced.*ak consumer stated the gas gauge read ? Of a tank, dealer found broken fuel card and replaced the card, parking brake hose broke of and drum was rusty causing parking brake to hang up, dealer replaced damaged shoes and rusted drums, brake lights and lights intermittently inoperative, while braking and turning to the right vehicle is making grinding noise from front, dealer replaced left hub, while driving brakes make noise, dealer found rotors out of round, wipers will intermittently not work, and also there was a burning smell coming from fuse area, driver side seat would not lock into place and the recliner broke, drivers side door panel was loose, dealer replaced side door panel and drivers window was loose and rattling, molding was also rattling.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Electrical · NJ · fire

4/8 I was driving the car and it just died out as if it was out of gas. There was still power to the radio/lights ect. The engine would crank but not kick over. The engine would not rev upon pressing the accelerator. It was taken to dlr chevy73 by gm roadside assistance. On 4/9, around 2:30pm I spoke w/ carolyn tirelli-service advisor, who at first said there was not word of the repair. Then stated she saw the tec pulling the vehicle out of the service bay. She advised it appeared he was wrapping up the repair job. At 4pm service advisor steve lambrose called and advised the tec took the car out for a test drive. Said tec saw a spark, smoke then car was engulfed in flames. Tried to state tec had done no repair. Contrary to what carolyn tirelli advised earlier. Advised fire dept was called c. Jay houck fire marshall camden county 856‑374‑6176. Steve lambrose/svc advisor advised me to also call my insurance co. Geico/barbara malanga-claims adjstr/fire 800‑645‑7550 x5647. Dealer claims to not know what problem was at all. No findings. Car smells like electrical fire. But original symptoms/failure seem more like fuel line problem. No prior failures or warnings. No warning lights, stall outs or any indication anything was wrong with the vehicle. I or any passengers could have been killed or seriously injured the way this occurred. Car front end broken off, hood buckled from fire or firemen. /car a little over 1yr old. Still warranteed. Please help/advise.