2010 Chevrolet Traverse: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Dec 11, 2024 · Electrical · 175,000 miles · AL · fire

The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the driver's side door, the driver's side seat, and the ceiling had caught on fire and was burned; the windshield was also cracked. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. A Fire Department report was filed the following day and the Fire Department inspected the vehicle and determined that the wiring was hot to the touch and could have possibly caused the fire; the vehicle was deemed totaled. The local dealer was not contacted. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · FL · fire

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would stall. The contact mentioned that the vehicle required to be revved in order to prevent it from stalling. The contact stated that when the failure occurred a previous time, there was a lot of smoke, and she noticed that the driver's side air filter had caught fire, however, extinguished itself. The contact stated that she did not have to contact the fire department, nor did she sustain any injuries. The contact stated that she contacted the dealer, and she was advised that there were no recalls on her vehicle at the time. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2020 · Engine · 140,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet traverse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, flames were present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. Moments after exiting the vehicle an explosion occurred under the hood. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report and police report were taken at the scene. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2013 · Steering · 44,000 miles · AZ · fire

I began to notice noise while steering and then difficulty steering, as though the power steering wasn't working. I had some previous undiagnosed leaks on the vehicle while under warranty, but those were never resolved. When I brought the vehicle in to have the steering checked, I was told I needed a repair that would cost $2000, and of course, it was no longer under warranty. I went to another auto shop who estimated a lower cost for the repair, the repair was made, and the difficulty steering began again. 24 hours after the supposed "fix", the car caught on fire after my husband pulled into a parking space. It was a total loss.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Steering · 91,000 miles · CA

I have power steering failure with 91000 miles. The dealer told me the tsb for this isssue would cost me about 1300 dollars.. Since there is whine evident and the pitch changes with vehicle speed. At idle, you need to be like a gorilla to turn the wheel, but once you gas it, some assist is provided, this is not the first issue with this car. A/c line from compressor to condensor broken,,, $700.00. Water pump leaking,,, drivetrain warranty. Steerring wheel shimmy at various speeds since about 20k mile, " no problem found" even though it has been in several times and they never seem to duplicate the issue. .drive shaft seal leaking. Waranty covered that one.this is our second traverse.. Our 2009 with 6300 miles had a very rough idle and check engine light on.called onstar for diag. They were able to see faults, but could not get specific results for some reason. Thety asked if I neede a tow, but the dealer was only 2 miles from me, I started to drive there. At the last lights before turning into the shop, it appearred as though I had an engine fire and could not even see out the windshield. Was told that the coil feel out of bracket on fire wall and dropped onto exhaust.. Since when does this car have a coil on the fire wall. Then I found out the real issue. On of the pistons was disinagrated and completly gone. Chevy wanted to repair the traverse. Every computer component needed to be replaced as well. They started the work and ordered all the parts . After 30 days wernt by and they still had no engine fron chevy, I called them on lemon law. They took possesion of our 09 and replaced it with a 2010. We had to come out of pocket for about 1100 dollars and also were denied the interior protectio package that we purchased with our 09. Loss of 1300. I have a very poor opinion of chevy's recent products and we have been a chevy family for 4 different . Loosing faith.

Filed Jun 10, 2012 · Body, Engine · 30,000 miles · MI · fire

Vehicle was driven back home after a 20 min journey. Switched vehicle off, removed keys, I came back to remove last bag from vehicle - white smoke was coming from under hood. Tried to put out with a small fire extinguisher. Flames now coming from hood and out of front grille. Called 911. Within 20 mins car was a total loss, with damage to adjacent home. Informed insurer and gm customer care. Gm claims dept have investigated and no gm fault determined. 18 month old vehicle must not catch fire by itself, more action required. Vehicle is now in the hands of our insurer. Please note we are in canada - we also have informed transport - but we feel the us authorities should be aware. Seabright, nova scotia, b3z 3a3.