1999 Chevrolet Suburban: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 20, 2006 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · GA · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, a small amount of black smoke emanated from under the hood, accompanied by the smell of gasoline coming through the air vents inside the cab. The contact exited the vehicle, and noticed that there were flames coming from under the engine compartment. A police and fire report were taken. The fire department was unable to determine the cause of the fire. There was damage to property inside the vehicle, and the vehicle itself was considered a total loss.

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · FL · fire

I purchased a 1999 chevy suburban in 2004. While leaving my driveway im may of 2005 I smelled something burning. I looked down and the mirror control switch was on fire. I was able to pull the panel off the door and get the switch out. It melted the switch and the wire harness inside the door. I'm just glad my wife wasn't driving.

Filed Jul 9, 2004 · Electrical · MN · fire

When attempting to adjust the driver's side mirror consumer noticed that driver's side door started smoking, and the mirror caught on fire. Consumer was able to put the flames out. Took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Feb 25, 2004 · Electrical · CA · fire

Consumer stated that on the morning of february 23, 2004 heard the alarm go off. She went to the window, and saw vehicle engulfed in flames. Fire department was called, and they determined that the problem was electrical.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Electrical · 48,700 miles · AR · fire

I was driving my vechicle at approximately 30 MPH, when I noticed smoke coming out of the front vents. We got out and the vehicle soon became engulfed in flames.

Filed Oct 14, 2002 · Tires · KY

I was driving westbound on the western ky parkway on 10/13/2002 at about 2200. Roads conditions were dry and temperature approx 55f. I experienced a sudden vibration, followed by the sound of a flat tire. I was able to safely slow ease my vehicle over into the emergency lane (right shoulder). I definitely had a flat. Upon inspection I was horrified. The tire was smoking to the point I barely see it. I could smell burning tire. I did not see any flame and the smoke quit within about 20-30 seconds. The side wall of this tire was blown out, nearly separated and hanging by tire cord. It looks exactly like another I saw at the following link: http://www.firestone-tire-recall.com/pages/accident_reports/9-20_tire-blow.html. My tire failure is exactly the same cut out shape, the same cut out size and and same cut out location as the one pictured, except mine is hanging by tire cord. I'm amazed this happened. More amazed it's been happening. I have been driving 32 years, I never seen a tire failure like this. I feel blessed to have arrived home with 2 fifteen year old boys. Mr

Filed Jun 24, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

Also, 7/26/00, brakes pulled more on one side/grinding and smoking/rr return springs stated "weak and premature wear." at 13, 345 miles, brakes inspected and dealership stated calipers wkd. As per dsgned. At 8662 miles, battery failed. At 14, 681 miles, A/C system inoperable. Manifold hose was crimped and kinked. Hose replaced and system recharged. Grinding in rear reported. Dlrshp. Couldn't duplicate. At 18, 9091 miles, brakes grinding and pulling left; burning smell in A/C unit. Grinding still exisiting in rear of vhcle. Grinding sound in steering column. Hesitation when accelerating. Driver door not locking as vechicle driver door handle was pried (attempted break-in) into and door was damaged durin A/C service 2 mos. Prior. Dealship would not pay for repair and said I would have to pay @ $200.00. Lf brakes were metal to metal at that time/rear shoes were replaced/front pads replaced/both rotors were machined/lf rotor grooved too deep and replaced/road tested/still pulls left/swapped pads and tires fr. Side to side/vehicle still pulls left/re-built calipers/vehicle still pulls left/swapped rotors, now vehicle pulls right/rt. Side rotor blue from heat/replaced rf rotor/road tested and dlrshp. Stated, "operates normally." unable to duplicate grinding in drive train or rear braking system per my complaint (again). Evo sensor replaced in power steering system/dlrshp. Could not duplicate hesitation when accelerating. One week later, at 19,000 miles, taken to dlrshp. Due to grinding underneath in rear of vehicle (6th request!!! Or more), front end vibrates at 55mph and higher, mad shaking as if vehicle was going to roll when applying brakes going downhill at any speed. I was told repair paprwk would be mailed to me; hv not rcvd it. I have no idea what was done, but it had 2 wks. Worth of brake wk this last time arnd. I picked vhcle up on fri. And on sat, (nxt day), 19,150 mls (aprx.) A/C unit died. I refuse to pick-up vehicle!!! Lemon!!! Help!!!!

Filed Mar 6, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · CA

While towing a trailer at 55mph, black smoke came out from the rearend and oil blew out all over the back of my car and the trailer. This was the first of four occurrences.

Filed Jan 19, 2001 · Seats · ND · fire · 1 injury

The drivers seat caught fire and burned the interior of the vehicle.