2016 Chevrolet Cruze: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · TN

My husband was driving and noticed smoke coming from the engine so we pulled over and he lifted the hood and when he did we clearly saw a part of the Bosch manifold absolute pressure map sensor had come off and appeared to have melted off. I have taken it to a mechanic and have photos to show the exact parts.

Filed Oct 9, 2023 · Seats · IA · fire

I was driving down the road when my son said he smelled something and made pull over. There were what I thought were small flames on the floor so i dumped my water on them, then i realized the seat itself was melting and dripping stuff on the floor. then the seat went up. Very shortly after that the car was completely engulfed and is now a total loss.

Filed Sep 2, 2023 · Fuel system · IL

Stability Track came on randomly all of sudden car was stalling, running poorly and smell Gas , sure enough leaking Gas Everywhere, very dangerous. Lucky car did not catch on fire. I am still paying for this car. Just thankful no one got injured. THERE IS NO RECALLS FOR THIS VIN ABSOLUTELY SHOULD BE.

Filed Aug 12, 2023 · Engine · FL

I have been taking a burning smell emanating from the vehicle. When I took vehicle in for servicing last week, I was told that the smell was as a result of an engine leak. I was informed that my vehicle was not the first of the same make and model that the service center has seen in recent weeks. Worried that this could be an issue can lead to a fire. Planning on having repairs done, but would like to know whether this is something that can be investigated to determine whether it is a manufacturer defect.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · WV · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 chevrolet cruze. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the contact and others began to smell a burning odor outside the church building. When they exited the church, the smell intensified. Flames emerged from the rear seat and the vehicle was filled with smoke. The fire department extinguished the fire, which had already spread to the next vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed May 16, 2017 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet cruze. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and smoke began to come from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and placed the vehicle in park however, the vehicle began to reverse on its own. The contact removed themselves from the vehicle and noticed liquid coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle came to a rolling stop at which point the contact noticed smoke coming from the vehicle again. The contact opened the hood and noticed a fire coming from the transmission of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle had not received a diagnosing for the failure and was not repaired. The contact had not experienced any injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised to contact their insurance. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 1,000 miles · OH · fire

Vehicle proved to be spontaneously combustive thus the car burned up in a fire due to electrical harness catching fire as stated fire fire department fire inspector. No signs showed any imminent danger, the driver of the vehicle barely escaped before car went up in flames. The vehicle was in motion being driven on a city street.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 chevrolet cruze. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check power steering warning light illuminated. When attempting to stop the vehicle, the brakes were inoperable. After coasting to the side of the road, black smoke was present coming from the window vents. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the doors would not immediately unlock. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and witnessed flames under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the fire was not determined. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 10/18/16*lj the consumer stated a police report was filed. Updated 10/19/16.