2008 GMC Sierra 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 17, 2024 · Engine · 151,071 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after the dealer repaired the vehicle under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags) and GM's Emission Recall: N140581 (Carbon Monoxide Emissions), the vehicle nearly caught on fire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact turned on the A/C, and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal sounds, jerked, and stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and there was smoke coming from under the hood. Upon inspection, the dealer discovered that the catalytic convertor was extremely hot and glowing red. The dealer determined that the exhaust system and catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 151,071.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Engine · 44,073 miles · OH

Driving and warning came on and it said "engine hot A/C turned off" had this vehicle only one week when this happened, towed back to the dealer the said wasn't under warranty, I told them to keep the truck. They put on a new thermostat, two weeks later same thing. Took truck to my mechanic and he replaced the thermostat. Good for about two months, warning keeps coming on. Looked on line many people have had this happen, a mechanic at a chevrolet garage told me it is probably in the cluster panel/ computer?? Big money. With all the problems other's have been having, I think it is dangerous truck catch on fire going down the road. Would like an answer to this problem. Thank you mary ann

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · FL · fire

On 04.12.2014 after going to the store, parked under the carport. The time was 10pm. While inside heard a pop sound around 10:15 pm. Went outside and the truck was on fire. Put truck in neutral and pushed it from under the carport, trying to save damage to the house. Fire dept came and put the fire out. The fire warped all the vinyl under the carport. Lucky it didn't catch the house on fire. The fire was worse on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Filed Jan 27, 2012 · Lights · 120,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 general motor company sierra 1500. The contact was driving in reverse 2 MPH out of the drive way when smoked emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and confirmed that the drivers side rear tail light marker assembly was on fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a private mechanic. The private mechanic confirmed that there was a defective marker tail light assembly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Locks · 47,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc sierra 1500. The vehicle was parked with the engine running and the doors locked. Upon trying to enter the vehicle using a separate remote key the vehicle would not unlock. He had to enter the vehicle through the front drivers side door by manually unlocking the door. Once he entered the vehicle he smelled a slight melting odor. He compared the odor to the smell of burning wires. The vehicle was not examined by the dealer to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that he had to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer and pay to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 47,000.