2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 243,244 miles · TX · fire

As I was driving at 75 MPH, the indicator light said, engine overheated. I then noticed white smoke coming from the hood. The white smoke turned black. I pulled over to the side of the road and before I could shut the engine off, the engine shut off on its own. Fire began coming up where the windshield wipers are located and proceeded through the dashboard. I tried to unlatch my seat belt but it would not release. After several tries it released. I attempted to open the door; however, I had the same problem. The door did not open. After bumping the door forcibly many times, it also came open. Mind you, all the while the flames are coming inside the cab. I called 911 and the county fire department was dispatched, but not before it was fully engulfed in flames. The vehicle was well maintained. I want to know what steps to take to prevent this from ever happening again?

Filed May 14, 2015 · Engine, Locks · 247,433 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 75 MPH, a message indicating that the engine overheated displayed and smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The flames quickly spread to the cabin of the vehicle. While the flames were inside the cabin, the contact attempted to exit the vehicle but the driver side seat belt would not immediately unlock. The seat belt finally unlocked, but the driver side door would not unlock. The door eventually unlocked and the contact was able to exit the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 247,433.

Filed May 12, 2011 · Brakes · 219,500 miles · NC · fire

I have a 2002 chevy silverado 2500hd nearly caught fire yesterday. A leak developed in the power brake booster/hydro-boost system and power steering fluid was leaking onto my hot exhaust manifold. Smoke was pouring from under my hood. I suspect a small fire because of the amount of smoke. By the time I pulled off the road and opened the hood all I saw was smoke from something leaking on the manifold. I got online and found this recall information for 2004-2005 chevy trucks but not 2002. I wanted to inform you that there may be a need to recall 2002 silverado trucks as well. Researching dieselplace.com and dieselpage.com this problem is common and widespread. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- march 2005 dear chevrolet customer: this notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. Reason for this recall: general motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2004 model year chevrolet kodiak and certain 2004 and 2005 model year chevrolet avalanche, express, silverado, and suburban vehicles. On some of these vehicles, the hydraulic brake booster's pressure accumulator may crack and/or separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal vehicle operating conditions. If a separation were to occur and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. In addition, the presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort. What will be done: your chevrolet dealer will inspect the hydraulic brake booster, and replace it if necessary. This service will be performed for you at no charge.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · UT · fire

On 01/10/2010 at 2:45 a.m. We were awakened by a passer by who noticed our truck was on fire. By the time the fire department was able to put the fire out it had completely destroyed our truck, our car ,our grandsons truck and $66,000.00 damage to the house we were renting. We lost our vehicles and 90% of everything we own. It was determined to be the engine block heater in our 2002 chevy silverado 2500 hd. We have been in contact with general motors. We gave them all the fire reports from both west valley city fire department as well as the report and pictures provided by the investigator. They do not claim any responsibility for the fire and will not compensate us for our loss.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Electrical · 13,400 miles · CA · fire

Vehicle was parked when neighbor noticed smoke coming out of the engine area. Consumer used fire extinguisher to put out the fire. *ak