Chevrolet Lumina fire or smoke problems

Filed Dec 14, 2015 · Engine · CA · fire

Engine compartment caught fire.while I was driving.

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Engine · 200,000 miles · TX · fire

Gm safety recall complaint: I backed out of my driveway drove about half a block and smelled smoke; returned home, parked and saw smoke coming from under the hood. Raised hood and found engine own fire in small flames. I proceeded to pour a small bucket of water on the fire and it went out. Coincidentally, I had just received safety recall notice 09047 from gm the same day, stating that the car could catch fire starting with the spark plug wires channel and beyond. I contacted the closest dealer robbins chevrolet and who told me to call gm because the car had already caught on fire. I proceeded to contact gm where I received claim number 71-100‑902‑8310 and was then told it would take 7 to 10 business days before they could get back to me and let me know if they would even pay for serving or even authorize a dealer to check the vehicle for cause. This is my only mode of transportation and I do not understand the lack of concern for me as a customer or why getting the vehicle checked based on the recall would be in question. My complaint is the lack of concern and extremely long time frame involved in getting authorization to get my vehicle fixed based on the safety recall. The recall letter states "if you notice a burning odor, you should have your gm dealer inspect your vehicle immediately."I followed the procedure only to be told policy dictates they have 7 to 10 business days before letting me know if they are even willing to have the dealer check the vehicle. And while this may be policy, 7 to 10 business days is a long time when you have go to work and this is your only mode of transportation. I am disappointed in gm's handling of this situation and I feel the investigation and resolution are being handled poorly.

Filed Aug 3, 2009 · Engine · 180,375 miles · GA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet lumina. While driving 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming out of the vents in the passenger compartment. She stopped the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed flames coming from the engine. The fire occurred without warning. The fire department was called and they extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 180,375.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 175,200 miles · NM · fire

Car caught fire in my driveway 10 minutes after I returned home. Luckily no one was injured and fire dept. Was able to put out fire before it spread to my home. Fire inspector said it looked like it was caused by the fuel injectors.

Filed Jun 11, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 159,000 miles · TX

I notice smoke coming from the steering column, inside my car, quite often- at least 2 times a week. My brakes wear out faster than they should. I have to replace the driverside hub assembly kit every 3-6 months because it starts clicking then wears out the brakes if I don't get it done- at the cheapest 100 every time. Car has not been in a wreck and I do not know why it does this.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Seat belts · NJ · crash · fire · 3 injuries

My daughter was involved in a fatal auto accident. She was the rear passenger of a chevorlet 1995 lumina. She had on her seat belt. Her girlfriend also in the rear, distracted the driver who lost control of the car and hit a telephone pole. My daughter received a fatal blow to the head, liver lacerations , fractured ribs, and seat belt contusions. She remained in a coma for nine days before passing away. The girl who did not have her seat belt survived with only minor abrasions. The other two front seat driver and passenger received only minor abrasions. The car exploded into flames.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Electrical · OH · fire

1991 chevrolet lumina caught on fire while driving. *ts while driving the vehicle would not accelerate past 50 MPH. The consumer pulled over and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes. After getting back onto the highway the consumer noticed smoke coming in through the passenger window. The consumer exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. The right rear tail light burned along with the right rear bumper and the right side of the trunk.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Dt: 1995 chevrolet lumina. The consumer stated that when the vehicle was started, it caught on fire. A co-worker came out and had awaken the consumers son. The fire and police departments responded. A fire report was taken. The fire department stated that the fire started in the rear of the vehicle on the passenger's side near the bumper. Also, a police report was taken. The manufacturer sent an inspector, who stated that it was impossible for a fire to start. There was no exhaust leak, therefore gm could not do anything for the consumer. This happened on september 14, 2005. The vehicle had not been repaired. *ak (11/21/05)

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 199,000 miles · TX · fire

Vehicle caught on fire 15 minutes after being parked in the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire also damaged another vehicle, the right side of the garage, and an upper room. The cause of the fire was determined to have been caused by one of two things, either fuel leakage or electrical. The dealer was not notified.*ak vehicle has had fuel injection system repaired in 2001 and 2002. Right signal repaired in jan. 2004, headlight dimmer switch repaired in april for texas inspection. Then vehicle caught on fire in may. *bf

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · 128,000 miles · 00 · fire

Purchased remote control door lock on 10/10/03 from walmart. Was locking door and activated the remote control for vehicle's door. Remote control caused trailer lights to short out after hooking trailer to vehicle. There was a fuse blown, and vehicle had caught on fire. Had taken vehicle to dealership, where remote control was disconnected. Incident was caused on 10/25/03.