2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · MT · fire

Ffuse block caught on fire because of bad relay. The lights went out on my way home from missoula montana to hamilton montana. Thankfully the high beams still worked . On opening the fuse block the day and low beam lighs relay had melted a 1/2 inch hole in the fuse block.

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Electrical · 198,000 miles · MI · fire

While driving my vehicle it started producing a light smoke through defrost vent on passenger side. I stopped and opened the hood to see if something was on fire in the engine area and there was not. I got back in my vehicle and proceeded to drive it back home and within seconds I had black smoke rolling from dashboard and flames shooting from under dash on passenger side hitting passenger seat next to me I pulled over and my son and I jumped out thankfully he was in back seat and the car was engulfed in flames within seconds. Car is totaled. Passenger window quit working about a month ago but I figured it was a window motor issue but now I'm wondering if it was connected.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · CA · fire

Had recall repaired at dealer. Car caught fire door panel switches. Repair has now failed again 12/23/2019. The previous incident, wires were burning in the door panel. Door locks and light were operating erratically. This time the driver s controls are all inoperative. Car was moving at time, made to house, called fire dept via onstar. Car was at dealer several days. Did complain something still banging in door radio speaker has not worked since their recall repair

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · IL

About 3 weeks ago I lost power and all dash lights were flashing. Pulled to side and restarted without problem. Yesterday, I had SUV in for new tires and when they went to back out of the bay smoke came from the steering column. When they tried again, the ignition switch is dead, no dashboard lights. Disconnected battery to prevent a fire and am towing to chevrolet dealer.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Electrical · 162,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been parked for several hours, smoked started to emit from the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an electrical failure within the driver side door caused the vehicle to catch on fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to buy back the vehicle. The failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2015 · Lights · 120,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side low beam headlights failed to function due to the head lamp driver module overheating. Also, the fuse box melted and there were no flames visible. Whenever the vehicle was driven at night, the high beam headlights were activated. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · SC · fire

My master window switch caught fire on 9/27/14. I woke up that morning to find that my window did not work while driving my daughter to school. Then all of sudden there was a smell of something burning on my side of the car. I immediately stopped the car and noticed smoke coming out of the door panel. I took out the switch and it was burned. It also burned some of the material inside of the door. Then all of sudden while I was sitting on the side of the road. The window started going up and down randomly with the smoke coming out of it. I took it my fathers house where he disconnected the module. The window was half down. It was 45 degrees that morning . I paid someone to put the window back up with a price of $150 due to extremely cold weather and having a 2 year old. I went to crew cheverolet to have this repaired when they said that all 2005-2007 master door switch was on recall due to electrical issues that may cause the switch to catch fire. When they looked up my VIN they told me that my truck was not covered. My vehicle is a 2007 and im not sure why my vehicle is not covered. If this is a known issue, then I believe I should get a new part due to a manufacturing error. They told me I had to pay $405 for the part and programming but could not guarantee that my motor for my window was not damaged as well. I contacted gm myself and they said there is a recall on 2005-2007 chevy trailblazer but my VIN was not included. I was told there was a recall for chevy trailblazer in my state just not my vehicle even though it is a 2007. My daughter and I could have been seriously injured.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Electrical · 128,000 miles · GA

Driver window was down approximately 2 inches and would not go back up. None of the electrical parts on the driver side will work. I called the dealership that sent the recall notice to schedule an appointment. He said they would not have the recall parts to repair the problem until the fall. Said they would charge 100.00 to run the diagnostics. Called another chevrolet dealership and they will have to order the parts, if indeed the recall is the problem. The window went all the way down by itself, with no key in the ignition, today. There is also a very strong electrical burning smell in the car. I will have to leave the car outside, because the recall says do not park in the garage because of a fire, with the window down all night.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 110,000 miles · WI

I had the recall for the door window master control taken care of about 9 months- 1 year ago. Today, the window or door lock did not work on the driver's side. When I attempted to try the power mirror adjust, the window went down and smoke came from the door panel. I contacted gm and they told me it was pretty much tough luck because they already took care of the recall. I was told that I could take it to a gm dealer to have it fixed but I would have to pay for it. Really? I'm guessing the module was bad and corroded when I took it in for the recall. The recall states that if the window works, seal the problem area and send them on their way. At the time of the recall, the window and other components did work but now the original problem is showing up. I was not allowed to watch recall work being done but obviously this problem resulted from liquid leaking in at one time and causing damage. It just took for today to show up and cause a problem. My interior stinks of burnt plastic. My window is partially down and can not be adjusted. I've read online forums consisting of the same symptoms that I experienced today with my trailblazer. If this was just a random problem or something caused from my use or negligence, I would man up and take care of this on my own... But it's not. Gm used a band aid to take care of this problem and somebody will end up getting hurt or burned yet. I have a prosthetic leg and what if the door locks were locked shut and the thing started on fire? Gm listened as I [xxx] about it but didn't have much to offer for a solution. I will take it to a local chevrolet dealer for their "diagnosis" on a faulty switch and workmanship. It will be interesting to hear what they have to say. I'm very disappointed in what happened today and the stench in my vehicle. I don't want anybody to get hurt but that seems to be the way anything gets solved. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 4, 2013 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · NJ · fire · 1 injury

Tl - the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire and all the doors failed to unlock. The contact stated that the back hatch window was used to insert a hose and attempt to put out the fire. The fire department was made aware of the incident and advised the contact that the fire began from the passengers master power window switch. The contact burned his arm while attempting to put out the fire meanwhile the fire department arrived. The contact was not taken to the hospital. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number:13v248000 (electrical system , visibility), however the contact did not receive the recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 64,000. Dr

Filed Mar 19, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 122,000 miles · TX

While picking my children up from school on 11/15/2012 I smelled burning plastic, then I looked down at the drive door it was smoking really bad. I put the car and park and opened the door, a police officer was near as I was in the school zone he saw the smoke coming from my car and ask me was I okay. He turned the car off unsure if a fire was started on the inside of the door. After about an hour the smoke stopped, but my main power window and door was not working anymore. My car smelled like burning plastic for months. I was advised that the motor may have burned out and it would cost $550.00 to have repaired. I noticed on 01/26/2013 my gas gauge was not working. I stopped at a local gas station and filled my car up with $62.00 worth the gas and when I turned the car on it showed my car was on empty and the gauge light remained lit along with my engine light. So I turned the car back off and waited about 30 sec and turned it back on it stayed the same. I took it to the shop and was advised the fuel sensor was bad and I would need to have a new fuel pump put in. I bought my car on 02/27/2010 pre-owned with 76,000 miles on it, and was given a car fax report, and it was clean. I read all these reviews about the 2007 trailblazers and it seems they all have the same issues. These issues need to be corrected as they have to be a manufacture defect.

Filed Dec 11, 2012 · Visibility · 80,100 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that a burning smell was emitted from the driver's side window. The following day, the window failed to close. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) and contacted the dealer. The dealer advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,100.