2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 6, 2022 · 153,000 miles · FL · fire · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the rear passenger side. The contact pulled over and noticed that underneath the rear passenger's seat had caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact sustained burns to his left shoulder, hands, and elbows. However, no medical treatment was received. A police report was filed. The contact was unaware if there was a fire department report. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. Vehicle caught on fire on the inside driving.

Filed Oct 11, 2019 · Seats · 190,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact's son owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver's side window looked abnormal. When the door was opened, the contact noticed that the driver's seat had caught fire and extinguished itself out. Fire and police reports were not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall to prove that the malfunction was a manufacturer default. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. *ln photos attached.

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · PR · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 40 MPH, flames appeared under the front end of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames and was deemed destroyed. The fire and police departments filed reports. No injuries were reported. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 08/16/16*lj consumer stated the driver behind him notified him that the fire was coming front underneath of the vehicle. There was no signal or indication that the vehicle was on fire. Updated 6/12/18

Filed Apr 2, 2015 · 109,000 miles · OK · fire

Car parked in driveway and flames erupted from under hood.

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 180,000 miles · PA · fire · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While at an automated car wash, the driver side window switch short circuited without warning. As a result, flames appeared and engulfed the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report and a police report were filed. Both the contact and the passenger suffered smoke inhalation that required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Electrical · 54,344 miles · IN

In novemeber 2014 I started the car and I had no gauges(gas,temperature,oil,RPM. Mph, and the mileage display) the other electric components worked, like the radio and the small orange light for awd. I took it to my mechanic twice, but it never acted up for him. It happened twice again in december, but it really acted possessed in jan 2015, some of the gauge needles were going round in circles, and some were not moving at all, so we were able to take a video of some of it, and show our mechanic. He called us today and said he is following a lot of burnt wires, and our car could have caught on fire. I thought this potential fire hazard should be reported.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 136,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the low beam headlights turned on and off without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that the low beam headlights failed and there was a burning smell in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuse box and wiring burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 156,000 miles · OK

The headlight socket (low beam) on the drivers side melted and nearly caught fire. And the RPM gauge stepper is messing up.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Seats · 92,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that while park in a residential driveway, the driver seat caught on fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Electrical · 128,000 miles · VA · fire

Truck cut off while in park. Smelt burning smell, and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Someone raised the hood and noticed the computer electrical box was burning. The cover was melted through from the burning. The vehicle was off and then started back up on it's own. Security lights in dash came on. Vehicle could not be driven. I read on google website that some vehicles had recalls for electrical problems. A chevrolet place in lynchburg va told the service department where I purchased the vehicle that there were no recalls. That is not what I read on the internet. Me and my daughter and 3 others could have died if this vehicle had of exploded. I would really appreciate some help in this matter. Thanks

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 152,259 miles · MI · fire

While driving the vehicle it began to smoke. The car wouldn't accelerate so I stopped the car shut it off, popped the hood, and it was engulfed in flames. I grabbed my 2 children out of the car and called 9-1-1 the car was a total loss!

Filed Dec 10, 2013 · Seats · 104,000 miles · NJ · fire

After making a few errands, I parked my 2004 chevy trailblazer ext in my driveway around noon. I immediately went inside my house. Around 4:30 pm I went to get in my truck and found the drivers seat had been on fire. The entire seat and ceiling was destroyed. The ceiling's melted plastic/materials were all over everything. Everything was cool to the touch at this time.there is fire damage throughout the entire inside of the trailblazer. Everything inside is covered with heavy black soot or pieces of melted plastic. You can't see through the windows. I had my husband call 911. Police & fire responded. They disconnected the battery. The truck is a total loss. I am the original owner. The fire marshall says it started in one of the motors in the driver's seat. I do not have heated seats. He also stated that we were fortunate that there was no open window to help fuel the fire and that vehicle was parked without occupants when this occurred.