2007 GMC Envoy: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed May 4, 2026 · Electrical · WI · fire

My switch on drivers door started on fire right after I purchased vehicle from third party. There was no warning I just smelled smoke while driving and pulled it out

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 115,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc envoy. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact observed clouds of smoke in the vehicle. The contact noticed that the switch on the driver's side door had melted. The fire department was not called. There were no visible flames. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility). The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Electrical · 38,659 miles · NH · fire

Window power module caught fire, shut down engine, stranding us. Recall replaced the module but gmc will not address the fact that the high current draw never blew a fuse first to prevent the fire and not shut down the engine. Car started up and we started driving when smoke came out of door and engine stopped. Calls and e-mails to gmc have not been answered other than the basic recall to replace the module then later added sealer on 2nd recall. No electrical fixes. Electrical issue killed my remote engine starter but they refuse to reprogram or replace as it was an after market remote starter that came with the car..their electrical problem killed it, then they should be responsible and replace it.

Filed Apr 14, 2016 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · MI · fire

On saturday 4/2/16 our area eastpointe (detroit) mi a snow storm was in the area. As I entered my vehicle snow fell on the drivers side window door module. I bushed off the snow and proceed to drive my vehicle. After about 5 minutes while on I-94 at 70 MPH all four power windows started to go up and down. After two or three times of this action all four windows stayed in the down position. At that time I noticed sparks and smoke coming from the switch positions on the module. I pulled over to side of the expressway and since this module is just a snap in, I removed it and disconnected the cables. Since the passenger side window was conveniently down and module was still smoking and emitting sparks I tossed it out the window into the snow. After about five minutes I retrieved the module and drove the secondary roads back home. Part number on the module label is 25811557. I did receive a recall on this vehicle (12180) and it was taken to the dealer for repair on 04/11/13. The work order indicates the recall was completed, but no indication of what was repaired or replaced. After contacting gm customer service and explaining what happen (case number 8-1915535761). I received a call from the dealer (ed rinke). The gentleman explained that the drivers door module on my vehicle was already repaired and that recall 12180 did not apply to my vehicle. Since there are a total of five recalls for this module on the 2007 envoy's I would hope that this module would be covered.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · NJ · crash · fire

Faulty ignition switch caused vehicle engine to stall making all operation to fail car loss of control very dangerous while stalling on highways faulty code given is p1682 short circuit in ignition throttle and gas pedal also probable cause of faulty ECM,PCM also window module caught on fire while at a drive thru on a raining day gmc did not honor a recall for faulty window module nor the faulty ignition I have repaired the ignition and throttle body but problem still occurs and the car is deemed unsafe for my family

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc envoy. The contact stated the driver's side window control panel failed and caught on fire. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact stated that the manufacturer informed her that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall but the contact vehicle did not meet the stipulations of the recall requirements. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 75,431 miles · VT · fire

My window switch controls and power door lock controls caught fire.

Filed Sep 13, 2012 · Visibility · 43,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc envoy. While parked, the contact noticed a burning smell from the vehicle. The windows and door locks would not function on the front driver's side door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (visibility:power window devices and controls) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 82,000 miles · ME · fire

While driving a neighborhood street in maine, I first noticed my front, driver's side power window going up and down on its own. Then, white smoke started pouring from the power window controls. I pulled into a nearby driveway to pull the fuse, but it must have blown on its own because the window controls stopped working. I drove it straight to the dealership where the power window motor replacement was more than $500. Ouch! I'm just glad the entire car didn't burst into flames.

Filed Feb 13, 2012 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · MI · fire

The window switch on the drivers side caught fire and burned the insulation, plastic, switch, and no longer works.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Electrical · 37,138 miles · PA · fire

Electrical fire inside left front door, window switch and trim panel caught on fire, all doors locked up. *tr updated 09/08/11