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2003 Chevrolet Express: fire, smoke or burning smell

5 of the 59 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Express describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
8%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 81 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

  • 2021
    4
  • 2016
    1
  • 2007
    1
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    5
  • 2002
    3
  • 2001
    2
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    1
  • 1996
    2

What owners say

Filed Apr 13, 2007 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet express 2500 van. While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire and both air bags deployed. The contact stated that the cause of fire was the same as mentioned in recall # 05v104000 electrical system: wiring:interior/under the dash board). The fire department extinguished the fire, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2004 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · MD · fire

The panic alarm went off and couldn't be turned off initially. Dealer advised to bring vehicle in. Alarm went off when vehicle started for second time. Vehicle driven about 3 miles, engine shut down while driving. Pulled over, smoke poured from under hood, then flames until vehicle engulfed in flames. Vehicle totally destroyed by fire.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Lights · OH · fire

While driving consumer smelled a burning odor. Within seconds the cabin was in smoke, then flames. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the consumer the fire started from the rear of the van. Consumer felt it was due to the rear license plate lamp socket, recall 03v217000, but was not sure. The van will be inspected by a chevrolet inspector.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Electrical · 1,700 miles · FL · fire

Consumer was awakened by a horn blasting in the driveway of residence. After a few minutes consumer heard a loud explosion. When the consumer arrived at the front door, vehicle was in flames. Engine was totally consumed by the fire. The fire department arrived, and informed the consumer that faulty wiring caused the fire. *ak *ph

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Electrical · FL · fire

Cosnumer stated vehicle was parked over night when it suddenly caught on fire. Fire department stated it was an electrical fire.

Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Express fire or smoke

Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Express?

5 of 59 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Express (8%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2003.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Chevrolet Express?

There are 0 recalls and 81 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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