2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was informed by an eyewitness that the vehicle was on fire. The fire was located within the engine compartment. The fire department filed a report and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and tow company. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was declared destroyed by the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. ..updated 11/07/17 *bf updated 11/09/2017

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Electrical · NH · fire

I am a fire investigator looking into a fire that starts on the passenger side behind the glove compartment. Fire and burn patterns are localized to this area and were extinguished by the vehicle operator. Vehicle was purchased used and the owner had it for four days. While driving along the interstate he smelled and saw smoke coming from passenger side from under the dash. He pulled to the side of the road and droplets for fire was falling to the carpet. He used a bottle of gator-aide to extinguish the fire. He had driven the truck less the 400 miles since he purchased it.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · MI · fire

Bundled wiring under dash started smoldering while vehicle was parked in driveway, had been sitting for about 48 hours. I pulled much of the dash apart to make sure there wasn't an active fire. While being repaired at local chevy dealer. Wiring actually caught fire burning the repair techs hands. When I asked what could have caused this, they just told me that sometimes it happens and they don't know why.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Engine · 85,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after pulling over, she observed smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed and was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a claim on the contact's behalf and advised that they would contact her at a later date. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Electrical · 86,500 miles · AZ

Smelled something burning but couldn't find where it was coming from until recently when my A/C blower motor stopped working. Found the blower resistor connector had melted and 3 of the 7 wires the harness had burnt for approximately 6 inches. This could be a major fire hazard.

Filed Jan 19, 2010 · Engine, Tires · CA · fire

2007 chevorlet silverado 1500 2wd v8 4.8l, engine fire. Fire department & insurance company both do not believe there was fraud or arson. Total loss. The vehicle was parked outside of my residence on the residential driveway at about 3:50a.m. We heard a blow which was the tire in the front driver's side. We called police plus fire department. The engine front part of truck plus the 2 tire's in front and engine caught on fire. The hood still on, and the windows did not break. The inside of the vehicle good just wet after the fact. Fire report says area of fire origin was the engine area, running gear, wheel area. Item first ignited was the pipe, duct, conduit & hose covering. It was about 2:30a.m. Same day we got home. It had not been 2 hours that we drove the vehicle. It was parked and the ignition off when this fire started. My driver and passenger door must have unlocked and the back driver and passenger doors stayed locked because when the fire department put out fire the doors were that way. I have a 6 year old daughter that rides in the back seat. The fire department said the fire started drivers side/engine. This is a very terrifying time. I'm scared to even purchase a truck anymore. We could have been in the vehicle, my husband and I plus our daughter. I used to drive my truck with the thought that I was safe in it for the size of it and that it was a chevy, but now I can't even have that thought cross my mind. Your not safe anywhere, not even in your vehicle because not only if there is a car wreck, a drunl driver hits you, someone failed to stop at a stop sign and hit you, now if your ignition is in the off position your truck can catch on fire, at your residence, parked in a garage, parked beside other vehicles, and who knows the fire could have started as I and my family were in it too. Your not safe. Insurance co pays the value and book closed. I have no vehicle to show for those 3 years. No fraud no arson and no vehicle. And nothing done. It's not right.

Filed Sep 24, 2009 · Electrical · 52,890 miles · LA

I have a 2007 chevy silverado classic that has only 52890 miles on it and the AC went out. My fiance said she noticed an odor of electrical fire or burning when the AC stopped. My kids where in the truck and could have been hurt by smoke inhalation or worse if it would have caught fire. After inspecting the truck I found the blower relay is malfunctioning and the connector is burnt and melted. No fuses or other "safety" measures prevented this. I looked it up online and there are many cases of people going through this. There are a few websites that sell a new relay and harness that range from only $75 upto $160, but this in not a full harness and cutting and splicing needs to be done. These problems started as far back as the mid 1990's, so why in 07 and beyond has this not been corrected?

Filed May 19, 2009 · Electrical · 27,400 miles · GA · fire

Wires underneath dash of my 2007 silverado crew cab caught on fire on 10/28/08. Smoke came pouring out of the dash. Called dealer and had them tow vehicle to john megal chevy in dawsonville, ga. Tore dash apart only to claim that the installation of an after market brake system caused the fire. Would not cover repair under warranty. Had to pay $376.95 before they would let us move the truck to the other mechanic that installed the brake system. After mechanic that installed it reviewed the truck, claimed that is should have been covered under warranty. Claims brake system was installed correctly. I spoke with 2 more independent trailer dealers and they confirmed it was installed properly. John megel chevy would not cover under warranty even after our research and other professionals confirmed. We had to pay $1300 to have all wiring replaced, $300 in truck rentals, $376.95 to john megel. We are out $2000 for something that gm should have handled. The disrespect we were shown from this dealer is unbelievable.

Filed Oct 22, 2008 · Electrical · 13,000 miles · NY · fire

2007 chevrolet silverado ltz. Mfctr. 5/07. ~13k miles. Vehicle parked & "off". Localized (small) fire located under dash by relay board near brake pedal. Self extinguished. No aftermarket parts installed. History of "burning smell" on start up and battery discharge prior to fire. Have photos if needed.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Engine · 8,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that flames erupted from the engine compartment approximately six hours after he parked the vehicle. As a result, the fire destroyed the vehicle. The insurance investigator was unable to determine the cause of the fire. As of february 11, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 8,000.