2001 Chevrolet Blazer: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 5, 2010 · Lights · 83,229 miles · OH

2001 chevrolet blazer: brake lights stayed on while vehicle was parked and off. Hazard lights did not work. Turn signals did not work. Engine ran while ignition was off. Noticeable amount of smoke came from steering column. There was a recall (01v364) for a faulty multi function switch, dealer said they performed it already. Dealership diagnosed problem and said the same multi function switch needed to be replaced again.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Lights · 31,138 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet blazer. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column and the brake lights were inoperable. When the ignition was turned off, the engine would still operate. The contact had to make several attempts to turn off the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failures were related to a defective multi-function switch. The vehicle was repaired. The contact experienced failures identical to the ones mentioned in a prior two part recall. The consumer assumed the recall was performed, however she learned that the recall was not performed completely. The consumer began having problems with the multi-function switch. The part that the consumer thought was replaced back in 2002 was never replaced. The failure and current mileages were 31,138. The consumer is seeking reibursement. Updated 09/19/08.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Lights · IN

Dt: the contact stated while parked at a bank smoke came from the steering column. When he took the vehicle to the dealership , they found that the brake lights and turn signals were not working. The turn signal assembly was replaced and there have been no further problems.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · SD · fire

Caller stated that vehicle was in park with the ignition off, and about fifteen minutes after caller parked the car, someone notified him that the vehicle was on fire and burning heavily. Fire seemed to be confined to the engine compartment. Caller speculated that the fire began on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. By the time the fire department showed up, the fire was put out through the application of water.

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Electrical · 36,000 miles · MO · fire

Our 2001 chevrolet blaze caught on fire while parked about 5 minutes after being turned off. The entire engine and front end are scorched. The interior has smoke and water damage. At this time, we have not heard from our insurance adjuster to know the extent - totalled or repairable? The vehicle had been to the dealer one week prior because the rear tailgate wouldn't open. They replaced the actuator and don't believe their work was in any way related to the fire. We purchased the vehicle from the dealer 10 months ago - it had 31,000 miles on it and we only put 5,000 miles on it. I have filed a complaint with gm and believe that they should be responsible and pay out on the loss - not our insurance company.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Electrical, Transmission · NC

Vehicle stallsat all speeds, switches into 4wd by itself,strong elctrical burning smell after driving.