About four hours after I parked my chevy s-10 in my carport at 11 p.m., the truck erupted into flames. The engine compartment is gutted; the front portion of the truck is destroyed. A california department of forestry investigator has determined the cause was likely the vehicleos electrical system. He believes the fire probably started in the fuse box in the engine compartment, then spread to engulf the whole engine. I will be happy to provide you with a copy of his report when it becomes available. The fire threatened the entire building where I live, which includes several businesses and residences. Because of a sprinkler system and fast action by fire crews, the building damage was limited to smoke stains on the wall and ceiling. However, the truck is totaled.
1998 Chevrolet S10 electrical complaints
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Battery failed. Yh
Driver side tail light fuse failed. Yh
Battery failed.
Battery experienced failure.
Horn failed. Yh
Was driving about 45-50mph when smoke was noticed coming from the dashboard area. Called the fire department when flames appeared. The flames & smoke were in & on dashboard & floor.
My truck has not failed but since I have owned this vehicle it has once in a while started with what seems like a starter drag, it will not do it all the time and there is no set time? I have had it back to the dealer twice and both times they could find nothing wrong. I have tried it after letting the vehicle for various times.....5 mins.,all night ,etc.
The third brake light is inoperative because of an engineering defect in the wiring system. The dealer and the factory is aware of this problem.
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