2004 GMC Envoy: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Dec 17, 2025 · Electrical · 133,295 miles · HI · fire

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact noticed that the front passenger's door was on fire. The contact stated that he arrived home just in time and noticed the fire. The contact stated that, because it was raining, the contact's wife had powered the window up; however, the contact noticed that the window was down when the fire occurred. In addition, the contact stated that the fire was blazing, and after the fire was extinguished, the smoke was still visible. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact disconnected the battery. In addition, the contact stated that it could have been a huge fire because the fuel tank had just been refilled prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,295.

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Electrical, Seats · 150,000 miles · VA · fire

Front passenger seat caught on fire from the seat heater. The vehicle parked and turned off. It was parked in a high school parking lot while my daughter was in school. We contacted gmc, but they said it there was nothing they could do. There was something that went wrong for it to just catch fire. Can you help us in anyway at all.

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Seats · 130,000 miles · OH · fire

Bottom driver side seat warmer caught seat on fire. Melted a hole in the seat surface, blistered wife's leg. This happened during her morning commute to work on city surface streets

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · 190,000 miles · PR · fire

Vehicle was parked and 11 hours later car ignited on fire and burned completely. Security footage shows that vehicle was unattended and that there was no tampering. Firefighters observed that the fire started at the front of the vehicle.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Body, Engine · 128,000 miles · MN · fire

Vehicle was being driving approximately at 55 MPH. Engine loss power, gas pedal lost resistance and went all the way down to the floor board. Vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and engine was stalled and all the dash lights were flashing one and off. Engine started to have white smoke coming from under the hood. After a few minutes, the white smoke turned into black smoke and the engine caught on fire. Vehicle was engulfed in flames after a few minutes.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MN · fire

Vehicle was being driven on a two way highway at approximately 55 MPH. Vehicle lost engine power while driving and the gas pedal lost resistance and went to the floor. Vehicle was steered over to the side of the road. While the vehicle was steered over to the side of the road, check engine and other dash lights started flashing chaotically. White smoke started coming from under the hood. Within a short time, white smoke turned into black smoke and then flames started to appears. The fire under the hood eventually continued to grow until it completely burned the engine compartment most of the first two rows of the interior before the firemen arrived and were able to put out the fire.

Filed Oct 16, 2013 · Lights · 86,000 miles · PA

Noticed smoke coming from under the hood and then passenger side head light went out. Upon investigation I noticed the light socket for the head light was melted. I did some research and learned that this appears to be a very common problem, with some actually causing fire or accidents.

Filed Jun 1, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 42,000 miles · PA · fire

While driving another motorist saw smoke coming from rear of vehicle and got vehicle stopped on side of road at which time the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. Called fire dept and police. Fire spread through the hearer box into the vehicle and across dash until it began burning the headliner. Fire dept put out fire but was a total loss. There was no indication on instrument panel of any problems (all gauges showing normal readings).

Filed Apr 5, 2013 · Fuel system · GA

A very strong odor of gasoline is inside and outside of my car. When the car is started and being driven the smell is most heaviest. After driving and it sits, you can continue to smell the gas fumes. I took my vehicle to a certified dealership to find out the problem and a diagnostic was done. Unfortunately, I was told that the problem could not be detected. I continue to be afraid that maybe my can is going to catch on fire or explode at any time. After doing my research, I have found that there are many owners of gmc envoys with this same problem. Some of the models have been recalled, but this issue reaches far beyond those models. All make and models with this problem should be recalled.

Filed Apr 2, 2009 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NC · crash · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact rear-ended the preceding vehicle. There were no damages to the vehicles or the occupants. He pulled over to the side of the road and noticed smoke suddenly appearing from the front end of the vehicle. Immediately, the passenger compartment became engulfed in flames. The contact safely exited the vehicle. The police and fire departments were called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a collision center. The insurance company was notified; however, the cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2008 · Engine · 47,970 miles · IN · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. She pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front end was engulfed in flames. An investigator from her insurance company concluded that the fire derived from the engine compartment. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact has pictures of the vehicle after the failure. The manufacturer provided no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 47,970. Updated 07/15/08 *bf updated 07/15/08