2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Aug 14, 2023 · Seat belts · 68,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the front seat belts became extremely tight and failed to release. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the seat belts. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · AZ

A/c blower motor control module and wiring harness have failed 3 times. Fan speed 5 just stopped working and 1-4 still worked then 1-4 stopped working. I noticed a burning smell and discovered the wiring harness connection was melted. Oe was replaced with aftermarket parts which also failed . Replaced with aftermarket parts again . I was told by an A/C repairman that the wiring and harness were just a bad design and the last one I replaced would most likely fail also. There are many cases online of the same problem. I was parked when it failed the 1st time and I was driving when it failed the 2nd time and parked the 3rd time.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · 58,000 miles · CO · fire

When parked on a gravel driveway the truck caught on fire in the engine compartment. The truck was in a rural area and the fire department took some time to arrive. The truck was a total loss. The truck had been driven approximetly 120 miles that day without incident. The truck had been parked appoximatly 1 1/2 hours before it self ignighted.

Filed Jan 30, 2015 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet 2500. While parked, smoke appeared from the front of the vehicle and it suddenly burst into flames. A police and a fire report were filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Electrical · 7,000 miles · MI · fire

While parked in the driveway, for over 48 hrs. The chevrolet silverado pickup caught fire causing over $7800.00 damage to the vehicle, and $2200.00 damage to the contents inside the vehicle. Not being at home at the time of the fire, I was informed by the fire dept. That the fire originated inside the cab of the truck, probably rear window defroster area, and was most probably an electrical malfunction.when I contacted the chev. Dealership. To report the incident, their reply to me was "call your insurance company" this vehicle was purchased new on 5/10/2007. Repeated communications with gm, and chevrolet division resulted in its denial of responsibility, I had the vehicle repaired at a private repair shop. Subsequent incidents have occurred, the following winter, where the rear window defroster has gone on without the truck running, and the keys removed. Several complaints were made to the dealership about this problem. Their findings were they could not find a problem. My insurance company has an ongoing law suit against gm, as of yet to no avail, and I am still driving a defective vehicle. I have disconnected the wire to the rear window defroster as I do not want another fire. I do have the fire dept, and sheriff's dept reports on the fire, plus photos of the vehicle immediately after the fire.

Filed Nov 2, 2009 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · MA · fire

2007 chevy silverado 2500hd. Smelt burning plastic from time to time and blamed it on outside fumes. August 2009 heater blower fan only worked on certain settings for a couple of days and finally totally failed. Looked up problem on internet and found that the blower resistor had failed which seemed to be a quite common problem. I located the problem myself and found the resistor and the wiring harness had melted together and the wires had melted the plastic off about 1 1/2" from the harness. From other research on the internet I found that one truck actually caught fire. I explained to chevy customer service my safety concerns and my disgust as to why this problem is not a recall. I don't believe that they are interested in resolving the problem. Could you please look into the matter some more and call electricalconnection.com for more info. They sell the replacement part in a kit for the diyer and from what they tell me it is a common defect with gm since 1999 and they sell quite alot of their kits to people who's vehicles are out of warranty.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Engine · 150,100 miles · CA · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 2500. After driving 55 MPH for approximately an hour and a half, the contact exited the vehicle and noticed smoke and flames underneath the hood on the driver's side. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the salvage yard. The manufacturer has not been notified. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The contact suffered from smoke inhalation. The failure and current mileages were 150,100.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Electrical · 9,220 miles · AZ · fire

Vehicle was purchased new on 5/10/2007. On 7/20/2007 while parked in the driveway the vehicle caught fire. The fire dept. And police dept. At the scene at the time of the fire made reports stating the fire started inside the cab of the vehicle, most probably at the left rear corner of the cab. Most probably caused by an electrical malfunction. There was some trash located in the bed of the truck which after the rear window blew out, caught fire and caused damage to the bed area as well. Over $7000.00 damage done to the inside of the cab. And to the box of the truck. This is what the insurance co paid to repair the truck. When the dealership was called and the fire was reported to them. Their reply"call your insurance company" when explained that the fire dept and the police dept reports stated the fire started in the cab of the truck, and most probably an electrical malfunction, their reply again "call your insurance company" the insurance company repaired the body and interior damage caused by the fire, and is in subugation with chevrolet to recoup their losses. As yet chevrolet has done nothing to correct the electrical problem, and even denies there is an electrical malfunction. On 12/11/2007 at approx 8:15 am I observed that the truck after being parked overnight in the driveway. And covered with snow as there was about 7" of snow fall over night, the rear window was completely defrosted. The temperature at that time was 28 deg. F. There has been no contact from chevrolet to me since the better business bureau auto line program will not arbitrate because there is property damage .