Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fire or smoke problems

Filed Nov 5, 2026 · Engine · VA

Driving on I-64 approx. 75 MPH, I heard a noise coming from what seemed to be the engine; sounded like a belt or hose whipping in the wind-did not sound metallic in nature. I turned off radio and opened window and could not determine source. Within 20 seconds or so, I had lost motive power and vehicle began slowing down, despite applying gas pedal. I did not have any warning lights. Oil pressure seemed okay, RPM stayed just under 2k. Once vehicle slowed down from 75 to about 60 mph I steered vehicle off roadway. I turned off engine and opened hood to inspect. I had light smoke coming out of air filter. Oil was pouring out the bottom. Only then did I have a check engine light on and vehicle would not restart. Dealer inspection determined what I suspected (from previous years 6.2L recalls), thrown rod through the engine block. The service rep said he personally saw the rod sticking out the side of the engine block.

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · MD · fire

Driving to work, heard a loud pop, pulled over and the truck was on fire. There were no other warnings. Insurance has deemed it a total loss and the fire inspection team is handling it. GM has been contacted and I am waiting to hear their report.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Engine · CO

2019 Silverado 1500 6.2L, #3 lifter/cylinder collapsed while just getting up to highway speed on [XXX] near [XXX], Wagonmound NM, on Saturday, [XXX]; heard a LOUD bang, followed by message center stating stabilizer control was turned off, followed by FLASHING check engine light. We were towing “dry” Northwood 17k Nash, with our three dogs. As soon as we realized the truck was in the danger zone, we pulled over as quickly as possible. Both truck and trailer had to be towed 40 mi south to Las Vegas NM. The driver dropped our trailer at a local RV park and dropped our Silverado at Las Vegas Diesel Repair. We had to leave the truck in Las Vegas as having it hauled to Longmont Colorado, where we live, would have been too expensive. It’s been seven weeks; getting a new, rebuilt, deleted Jasper engine was my only choice. We stayed through the weekend, had to rent a UHAUL box truck to get home, as car rental was not a one-way option; this cost $500 and the tow was $600, insurance reimbursed $400. We were stranded on [XXX], with three dogs for well over an hour, so dangerous for us. I feel fortunate that the truck didn’t start on fire due to the fact that raw fuel was dumping into the catalytic converter due to the lifter collapsing into the CAM shaft. AS I HAVE COME TO LEARN, GM IS PROFOUNDLY AWARE OF THE LIFTER PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY IN THE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL OF MY TRUCK AND HAS MORBIDLY FAILED TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE DANGEROUS CONDITION THIS PRESENTS. IT’s my understanding that there is a class action lawsuit against GM in the works and I WILL be in on that action. We’re talking 100’s of 1000’s owners that are unaware of the danger their vehicle presents…I didn’t know and I researched recalls on my truck BEFORE I bought it used with 92,000 miles a couple of years ago. It has approximately 123,000 on the engine that’s being replaced to the tune of $15,000~. Virtually everything under the hood has to be replaced, final bill is pending; $7000k to start work INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Engine, Suspension · KY

As I was exiting the exit ramp, you could here a noise from the suspension. Then a bunch of smoke came out and there truck seized up and stopped. I got out there was fluid/oil leaking everywhere. There was a trail of fluid following the car down the exit ramp. The truck was telling me to restart but I didn't not due to safety concerns. We had the car towed to the local Chevy dealership where it is being diagnose. There were no warning lights prior or any notification that there was an issue.

Filed Oct 24, 2026 · Electrical · WA

Due to a manufacturing defect outlined in Gm internal bulletin #PIT6452E caused an electrical motor to stall, overheat, melting the plastic HVAC box and actuator doors and fill the cabin with a burning plastic smell. 50°+ heat above cabin thermostat setting was documented blowing extreme heat and burning plastic smell into the cabin. The electrical short, burning smell and melted components make the vehicle unsafe to drive. The heat issue has been reproduced by the technician. Documentation of this issue is currently not available in writing. Verbally I am told all this but Both Kendall Chevrolet of Marysville and GM customer care supervisors refuse to put in writing any mention of melting, burning, electrical short, safety hazards or that the vehicle is not safe to drive, even after multiple requests for written documentation. The only inspection I am aware of is from Kendall Chevrolet service department. No dashboard lights or warnings illuminated.

Filed Oct 20, 2026 · MI · fire

We were traveling at approximately 65 miles per hour while towing our Coachmen Apex travel trailer with our 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT equipped with the 3.0L Duramax diesel engine. During travel, we heard a loud popping sound originating from beneath the hood. There were no warning/engine lights or smell. Immediately afterward, we observed substantial smoke billowing from the front of the vehicle.We pulled off the highway as quickly as possible. Smoke began entering the passenger compartment through the ventilation system, and we observed flames beneath the hood. Recognizing the immediate danger, we evacuated the vehicle and removed our dog. We attempted to extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher; however, our efforts were unsuccessful. The fire spread rapidly, and within minutes, the truck became fully engulfed in flames. The speed and severity of the fire left us with very little time to escape. We are fortunate that we were able to get ourselves and our dog out of the vehicle. This was a frightening and traumatic experience that placed our lives at serious risk while traveling on a major interstate highway. The incident also raises serious concerns about the safety of this vehicle and the potential danger posed to its occupants, other motorists, and anyone traveling nearby. We purchased and meticulously maintained this vehicle with the reasonable expectation that it would provide safe, reliable transportation. Instead, our 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT experienced a catastrophic fire while traveling at highway speeds and towing our travel trailer, resulting in the complete destruction of the vehicle. Although we were able to escape, this incident could have resulted in serious injuries or fatalities. The rapid progression of the fire, combined with smoke entering the passenger compartment, raises significant concerns about vehicle safety and the time available for occupants to escape.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Transmission · LA

Driving down interstate about 65 the light on dash came on stated low engine oil stop engine at same time could smell smoke and saw smoke coming from under hood. I pulled over as fast as I could and by that time the smoke was pouring out from under hood. I turned engine off and I popped hood got out and slowly opened in case was on fire. It was not but I saw oil all over my engine and dripping from under vehicle. The front tire was covered with oil as well as down side of my truck. I saw where I pulled over a long oil streak. Oil kept leaking oil and large puddle formed under engine on side of road.

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · Electrical · MA

Rear window defrost caught fire. No noticeable damage to vehicle. On my twenty fifteen chevy silverado. Smoke filled the cab of the vehicle. There were no warning or messages to alert to this happening. I reported the dangerous incident to a dealer who told me to contact corporate. He said this is an issue but it was called a customer satisfaction program N192265660 rear window thermal event which yes it was my year but the safety issue which I was never aware of expired. He then told me to report it to NHSTA.gov. This is very dangerous and certainly should be a recall to befixed. Luckily I had started the vehicle in my driveway and was getting into it when it happened. It could have happened while I was driving.That was a known dangerous issue this should still be fixed without an expiration date. It is still dangerous.

Filed Sep 19, 2026 · Engine · FL · fire

Engine failed and truck caught on fire from the engine failure

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 11,000 miles · WI · fire

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle burst into flames. When the Police and emergency services arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The contact stated that an oil change was performed prior to the failure. The fire department extinguished the fire. A Police report was filed. The contact associated the failure with GM Service Update: N262568830 (Potential Oil Filter Leak). The customer service assistance at the manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.