Engine oil leak on or around rear main seal. As oil drips while driving the oil lands on the exhaust pipe and begins to burn. This leak landing on the exhaust while hot can catch on fire.
2005 GMC Sierra 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 177 complaints about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 54,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 45 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. An hour later, the contact noticed that the vehicle displayed difficulty stopping. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side tire was tilted and smoke and flames had began rising from behind the wheel. The contact called the fire department but no report was filed. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 49,000. Updated 07/26/10. *lj updated 08/06/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at an unknown speed with the heat activated, the contact smelled something burning coming from the blower motor. Sometimes, after the vehicle was driven, he would smell fuel. When making a left or right turn, one of the rear tires slides and the other one keeps spinning. The contact believes that the failure was caused by the rear differential or the ABS. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer or mechanic at this time. The failure mileage was 205.
1. Driving on interstate in my 2005 gmc sierra with my mother who notices smoke coming out of the air vents. It was not safe to other vehicles to pull over for about .5 to 1 mile at which point it was all we could to evacuate the truck as it was going up in flames. 2. Gm's third party administrator esis denied my claim without even conducting an investigation. I did receive a letter from esis with information about submitting a formal claim against gm. I neither have nor can afford an attorney to assist me with this documentation. I lost many personal items including cash, my wallet, phone, and tools. I am a contractor and have missed many weeks from work and had to forfeit work because I can no longer afford a rental truck. This incident has caused me many problems and embarrassment both financially and personally.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle erupted into flames approximately three hours after it was parked. The fire and police departments stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 54,000.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500?
5 of 177 owner complaints about the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 GMC Sierra 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 45 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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