2005 Chevrolet Silverado: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. While the vehicle was parked with the air conditioner set on level five, the blower intermittently clicked off and on. The contact also stated that a burning smell emitted through the vents of the vehicle. The failure recurred on several occasions until level five and four settings no longer worked. The contact inspected the connector sw/power st adjuster and discovered that the wires were melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the connector and resistor for the air conditioner and heater and the resistor for the heater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2012 · Body, Engine · 130,200 miles · HI · fire

Parked truck at outside stall and went indoors. After about 20 minutes I heard noises and went outside. Found the whole truck was engulfed in flames. By the time the fire department arrived 6 minutes later the fire spread to two additional vehicles. The heat melted and consumed everything except the frame. The fire investigator suspects the fire initiated due to electrical failure and generated from either the driver side dash board or left side of engine. The damage was too destructive to pinpoint exact cause.

Filed Dec 31, 2011 · Engine · 95,000 miles · NY

In june, 2011, I began noticing my antifreeze levels were dropping slightly. There were no noticeable leaks of antifreeze anywhere. I attributed it to evaporation & added coolant. Over time the truck started using more & more antifreeze. A friend of mine noticed a puff of white smoke coming from the tailpipe. At the time I didn't really think anything of it. Last week while driving home from work after finishing up a "b" trick job (11pm), I noticed a knocking sound coming from the engine. It smoothed out after a few miles of driving it. The next day it happened again ( I work 26 miles from home) again it smoothed out & I was just grateful I got home safely that night. By this time I knew there were some serious issues & decided not to drive it again. I began researching the issue on line & found others that were experiencing identical symptoms. Turns out the problem lies with the cylinder heads in the engine manufactured for gm by castech. According to other people & by gms own admission, a faulty, weak material was used to build the cylinder heads. Over time the material wears away causing porous cracks & the antifreeze seeps into the oil system polluting it, causing significant damage to the engine. (by this time most extended warranties are up). The antifreeze mixes with the oil & is emitted out of the tailpipe as exhaust. This is why no traces of antifreeze were found & the reason for the white puff of smoke. Gm issued a bulletin #06-06-01-019b in june 2007 informing repair technicians on where to look for the damage. Through other peoples experiences, I am finding the engines were ruined in 90% of the cases & gm claims no responsibility. In my case I am driving a friend's vehicle waiting on word from my mechanic as to my options. These repairs are costly. Up to $5000!! This is not from normal wear & tear this is a manufacturing defect & I feel a recall should be issued.

Filed May 13, 2011 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · NJ · fire

I was driving along when the cab filled with smoke and a burning plastic smell. I saw smoke come from under the passenger side dashboard. The blower motor resistor harness had caught fire. I was able to put it out with damage to only the harness and resistor. It was replaced under the extended warranty I had purchased from gm. Fast forward to may 9, 2010 and 50,000 miles later, the same thing happened and gm corporate told me there was nothing they could do even though this same model vehicle has been recalled in canada for the same problem. I was quoted $300.00 for the repair. On may 10.2010, my dealer called and said he received an e-mail from gm stating that gm was in the process of offering a 10 year 150,000 mile warranty on the blower motor and harness repair. Have not received any notice from gm yet but dealer said they would fix it no charge.

Filed Sep 20, 2009 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · OH

For quite some time, our 2005 chevrolet silverado would have an odor and the #5 position on the fan for heater would stop working, then start again. Recently it completely stopped at all levels. We can no longer circulate heat or AC in the vehicle. We checked the blower motor resistor unit, it had melted and also melted the wiring harness up under the dash. We now have to replace both units at great expense to us., not to mention this could have caused a fire...we usually have some grandchildren strapped in car seats...which would have been quite dangerous to them, had it caught on fire. This has been going on for some time, not just the mileage indicated.

Filed Oct 9, 2006 · Fuel system · 37,500 miles · 00 · fire

2005 chevy silverado truck - burst into flames at approx. 4:30 am while parked in the driveway - damage to house as well as it was parked close. Front end of the truck is completely destroyed by fire. By the time the fire was put out by firefighter crews, front end of truck from the bumper to the front window was completely destroyed. No vandalism or arson - truck was discovered by neighbors while burning. No one informed me off a recall on this truck.

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Electrical · 22,000 miles · KY

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently while driving 50-60 ph. This happens without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealership but they were unable unable to duplicate the problem. The contact believes this is an electrical or engine problem. Updated 2/28/2006 - the consumer smelled something burning and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle continued to blow fuses. The technician found a shoted wire under the steering column.

Filed Apr 8, 2005 · Brakes · 466 miles · TX

2005 silverado ls extended cab: extreme heat with smoke billowing from the front disc brakes. Extremely hot hubs left and right front. Proir to todays pre-fire conditons, I reported to the chevrolet dealer that the front brakes seem to "stick" while driving and were hot with a burning smell. (truck was purchased last month and has only 466 miles) intermittent hot hubs and burn smell, but no smoke. Today, reporting fire conditions with the extreme heat and billowing smoke. Left a message to the chevrolet dealer and will put in their shop tommorrow the 8th of april 2005.