2000 Chevrolet Silverado: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 25, 2005 · Electrical · 79,322 miles · TX · fire

On 9/22/05 I had smoke coming out of the steering wheel column. On 9/23/05 I brought my 2000 chevrolet silverado to the champion chevrolet dealer for diagnostics. It was determined that the multi function switch p/n 26100839 was damaged and needed replacement. This is a fire hazard and should be recalled by gm. I do have the old damaged switch.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · MN · fire

While driving at 20 MPH, the consumer noticed that the dash board lights were simultaneously dimming and brightening. The door latches were also popping up and down. The consumer noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. When the consumer opened the hood, the entire compartment was on fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Electrical · 78,723 miles · FL · fire

The interior of the truck caught on fire and the vehicle burned up after being parked for 9 1/2 hours. It was undetermined as to where the fire originated. *nlm chevrolet claimed that there were no problems with the electrical system, air bag, or system diagnostic module (sdm). *scc

Filed May 20, 2003 · Fuel system · FL · crash · fire · 1 injury

2000 chevrolet silverado my husband had an accident frontal side impact. The engine started on fire after impact.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Fuel system · WA

The rubber hoses run from the top of the fuel tank then down the front of the fuel tank, are loosely clamped, then connect to the metal lines that run along the frame of the truck. The clamps appear to be hard sharp-edged plastic. My problem is that the one line completely failed and was leaking. Then spraying gas from beneath the truck. The danger of heat from the catalytic converter setting the truck on fire was my primary concern. I contacted the chevrolet customer assistance center and they opened ticket 1-48530166. They advised me to get the vehicle to an authorized chevrolet dealer which I did. They have estimated the repair cost to be $370. I feel that this an important safety issue that needs to be addressed immediately. The assembly is mickey mouse at best. This truck has less than 40000 miles and already these lines have worn through spraying fuel underneath my vehicle. It is hard to imagine that chevrolet has not seen this already yet no mention is made of this problem on their web site. Of course not many 2000 trucks will have 40000 miles on them yet. I will be happy to cooperate in any manner on this issue. Dt

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

Driving truck and transmission started to slip, then trans heated up to 300 degrees. Smoke came from trans and burnt smell. Truck only had 6500 mileage on it. Truck was a 2500 hd with hd auto trans and snowplow prep package. Dealer replaced trans with new trans, but made it sound like it was my fault. Unhappy with dealer response to problem on this new truck.

Filed Dec 17, 2000 · Electrical · IL · fire

Our truck was parked in our driveway. We had been home for about 2 hours after driving the truck. It caught fire and exploded. The fire dept said the it started in the dash under the steering column, probably resulting from faulty wiring. We have had this truck for 4 months and it only had 9000 miles on it. We have never had anything go wrong with it until now and this is major. The truck is totally destroyed, another car was damaged and the siding of our house had damage. Are there any other reports of this?

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Around 1:30 a.m. Truck caught fire in driveway while no one was driving vehicle. Fire was so intense, it melted the back window. Dealer said it was somewhere in the dashboard.