2019 Chevrolet Equinox: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 7, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · NE

The vehicle is leaking oil from in between the engine and transmission I am some bit mechanical and im sure its the rear Maine seal leaking yes the vehicle is available for inspection im taking it to H&H chevrolet [XXX] for a inspection I talked to Christian brothers repair and I told them what it was doing and they told me alot about my vehicles problem and gave me some Estimates and also said they have 2 in there shop right now needing the same repair...How was my safety or the safety of others put at risk? well me and my family went out to get a few groceries and it was -25 outside and we almost didn't make it back home because the car was not wanting to drive.if it had died we would have been stuck in dangerously cold weather.no warning lights came on I only found it was leaking when I started to smell burning oil so I looked under it and there was a small puddle of oil. this happened Monday [XXX] and the car hasn't been drivable since it sounds fine but I don't know we haven't moved it since we got it home. this is really inconvenient this vehicle is my only means of transportation to work and I never thought on a car I purchased brand new it would ever blow a rear seal I have heard many other having these problems and I still can't understand why this isn't a recall this is a very expensive problem to just be put on people financially. i hoping GM can resolve this for me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 29, 2024 · Fuel system · 93,000 miles · IL · fire

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, he observed flames emanating from underneath the vehicle, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the vehicle, the contact observed that the fire originated in the fuel tank. Local emergency fire services arrived and were able to extinguish the flames. A police and fire report was filed, with no injuries reported. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, awaiting investigation by the manufacturer. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 19V667000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2023 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · PA · crash · fire

The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, she began to smell a burnt odor inside the vehicle. The contact saw white smoke entering from the windshield defroster and decided to continue driving to her destination. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated and black smoke began to enter the windshield defroster. The contact depressed the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle and caused her to crash into a guard rail on the front driver side. No air bags deployed. The contact was not able to open the front driver side door due to being blocked by the guard rail. The contact climbed into the back of the vehicle and exited the rear driver side door, while the flames were inside the front of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. The police report was filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries but sought medical attention the following day. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle to be a total loss. The vehicle was towed to the towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2022 · Airbags · CA · crash · fire

I was involved in a car accident where all of the side airbags deployed. On the drivers side just behind the arm rest the airbag that deployed caught on fire and burned all th way through my shirt, jeans and underwear leaving two large burns on my left side. Some areas are 3rd degree.

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Transmission · 16,199 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contacts wife owned a 2019 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while coming out of a standstill the contact heard a strange noise coming from the engine compartment and shortly afterwards the vehicle began to produce smoke and proceeded to catch on fire. The fire was extinguished by city police and a report was taken. The contact stated engine power reduced warning displayed was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to contacts residence where it was diagnosed with being destroyed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v668000 (power train) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 16,199.

Filed May 17, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 8,000 miles · NY · crash · fire

While driving home from work at 9:30 pm on a state highway, my 17 year old son hit a deer on the front passenger side of the car. The airbags deployed and he slowed down and pulled over and smelled smoke. He got out of the car and saw flames. He immediately called 911 and his mother. The car was on fire and burned until fire company got there and put the fire out. Most of the passenger side of the car under the hood was destroyed. The car was a total loss. My concern is that car should never have caught on fire. My son is lucky he could get out of the car. He was shaken up and got whiplash from the impact but seems to be ok. However, my brand new 2019 equinox is not ok. I can tell you, if the car hadn't started on fire, structurally, there wasn't a ton of damage. It could have easily been repaired. I would like to know how this happened?

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Engine · 19,000 miles · TN · fire

For unknown reasons vehicle caught fire. Vehicle was parked in a motel gravel parking lot for about 10 hours after having been driven for about 7 hours. Engine compartment was completely consumed by the fire before being put out by fire department.