2002 Chevrolet Suburban: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Brakes, Wheels · 120,000 miles · VA · fire

When driving my 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500 at speeds under 10 MPH in bumper-to-bumper traffic, the ABS independently activated. This happened in dry weather on a freeway. When the ABS independently activated, the car vibrated and accelerated with difficulty and jerked. The brakes locked up, causing a tire to blow out. The car caught fire where the brakes had locked up the front right wheel. The fire commander who examined the car after putting out the fire and the mechanic who is repairing the car both explained that improper ABS activation LED to a rupture in the brake line, exposing the leaking brake fluid to the heat generated by the locked brakes. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the federal safety agency recall 05v379000 concerning the ABS system but is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The car had been taken to a gm dealer two months earlier (in july) with a complaint about the same problems with the ABS system. The gm dealer did not mention the recall but made extensive (and expensive) repairs to the car. The car experienced the same problem again in september, when it LED to the fire. This was not enough time or the right season for the ABS to deteriorate from salt exposure since the july repairs. My car is probably excluded from the recall because it is registered in virginia. It should have been included because the car is registered in fairfax county, virginia, less than 15 miles from washington, d.c. And maryland. Fairfax county is further north than many parts of maryland and west virginia. The region has the same weather conditions, length of winter season, and exposure to salt as washington, d.c., west virginia, and maryland, which are included in the recall. Residents of the area frequently drive in these states, particularly in washington, d.c. And maryland, where many virginia residents work, shop, and seek entertainment.

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · NY

Chrysler cannot find the fuel rail in us or canada. I cant walk and had I not gotten disabled and had to go to canada, at families due to child and I being assaulted and injured. Have government documents showing we entered country due to statement above. Car not used, garaged for several years but turned on periodically so car would not die and fluids changed. Would have filed the lemon law back then! I am looking into arbitration ,ftc or media. I have contacted mechanics for receipts and testimony. Due to engine light never going off , air bag light,and gears would switch themselves and all dials would go crazy all this work has been done: new computer starter catalytic converter evap leaks, changed parts no breaks while driving, breakline broke gas cap, sensors muffler tires 4 new battery plus, plus, plus now no part, fuel rail discontinued. Car can go on fire if driven. Car only has 65,000 original miled chrysler cust. Svc, told me to sell it to someone else. Fuel rail discontinued , so they will go on fire?? Or sell for scrap? Cars are supposed to last more than 65,000.this is negligence and u have endangered my family more than once. Mechanic said lucky , cant drive at all. In pkg lot. Cant walk, need car. Trade it for one of similar value and mileage. Spent nearly 7,000. Fixing. Now disabled and dont have money. Also expect refund for radio recall.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Engine · 193,337 miles · OK · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. The contact smelled a smoke odor coming from the air conditioner and the vehicle caught fire on the passenger side. The contact extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived. There were no injuries and a fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 193,337.

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 200,000 miles · MS · fire

The circuit board under the drivers seat shorted out and caught on fire while the car was occupied.

Filed May 3, 2010 · Transmission · CA

2002 chevrolet suburban 2500 4wd transfer case failure *gr the consumer noticeable a considerable amount of smoke coming from behind the vehicle. He pulled over and noticed oil dripping from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and upon inspection it was determined the transfer case housing had a hole in it. The consumer did some research and discovered it was a well known issue with the transfer case oil pump retaining method, causing the pump to move around in the housing, eventually wearing a hole in the rear transfer case housing.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Electrical · MD · fire

While starting the vehicle it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.

Filed Apr 28, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · 2,075 miles · CA

Oil leaks! Ist oil leak greenish fluid leaking from under engine skid plate. Had that repaired at billings chevrolet, and it is still leaking. Technician said axle seal was leaking. 2nd leak, engine oil leaking onto exhaust pipe which is giving off burning smell in cabin. Repaired once, and it is still leaking. Service was done at anderson chevrolet, menlo ca. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****761300. *ak

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Transmission oil leaking onto the exhaust system creating a burning smell and oil all over the transfer case and transmission as well as the exhaust pipe.