2013 GMC Acadia: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 24, 2023 · Electrical · FL · fire

Car had sat most of the day. By approximately 2:30CST, we decided to go do a little shopping. We drove about 1 mile and the dash displayed "check battery charging system". My husband assumed it was the alternator going out so we turned around swapped vehicles. Probably 45 mins after swapping vehicles I received a call stating my vehicle was up in flames.

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Body, Fuel system · 115,500 miles · FL · fire

My 2013 gmc arcardia slt model burst into flames on its own on the morning of friday, july 17th. I came home around 9:45pm and parked my SUV in the backyard. The next thing I know is that the fire department was at my door waking me up to the SUV ablaze. The only work that was done to my vehicle was to have my oil change that thursday morning. At which time the tech said he saw smoke and smelled gas. He didn't indicate that it was a problem and zi should get it checked. I took SUV and ran my errands and returned home. The SUV was parked from 9:45pm until said fire.

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Engine · 115,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while in for service the mechanic noticed the odor of smoke and fuel inside the vehicle. Later while the vehicle was parked a fire had started from within the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer step on gmc (5651 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was later inspected by an independent company who was also unable to determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.*dt consumer stated vehicle had original equipment.

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 101,000 miles · MO · fire

The service department failed to properly repair my vehicle and possibly sold my vehicle to me with prior knowledge of faulty "battery charging system". I was told I just needed a new battery (which was replaced twice within the same week). This process began on 11/12/2016. I received the same error on my dash (battery charging system needs servicing) and my battery had to be jumped just like before on 4/12/2017. I contacted onstar and made an appt.with the service department at mccarthy morse chevrolet for the next morning (4/13/2017). However I didn't make it because my car went up in flames in my garage about 15mins. After me and my children got out of it!!!! Other issues that were addressed during this 6mo. Time frame included: A/C replacement, head gaskets and head bolts replacement, timing chain and cam shaft actuators replacement, and flywheel replacement. I feel like the services department had prior knowledge of these issues and didn't correct them before either.

Filed Nov 24, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 2,000 miles · CT · fire

While dropping off some kindergarteners after a playdate, I was parked in my friends driveway and left 2 children in the car with the doors closed. As I stood there with my friend next to the car, I noticed flames shooting out the front left passenger tire. We got the kids out, the car was filling with thick smoke, and turned off the ignition. We called 911 and the fire department arrived within 4 minutes and were able to put the fire out and disable the battery. Gm had the car picked up and dropped us a brand new 2014 acadia a few weeks later at no charge. We were told it was an electrical problem with the windshield wipers but I wanted to be sure this incident was reported since no one asked for a formal report. I just want to be sure this doesnt occur to any other families that may have worse consequences.