2007 Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon under investigation for catching fire

Posted: February 8th, 2008
Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Industry News
2007 Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon under investigation for catching fire

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation of 2007 Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons after receiving two reports of fires while Tahoes were parked in garages with their engines off. The report said both homes were severely damaged and two people were injured as a result of the fires caused by the SUVs

NHTSA estimates that as many as 400,000 vehicles would be affected if a defect is identified. GM said that it cannot find evidence in its records that the reports were caused by the SUVs. The new 2007 GM SUVs are not equipped with the kind of cruise control switch that led to a recall of more than 10 million Ford cars after reports of fires.

The NHTSA has also opened a preliminary investigation of 2006 Lamborghini Gallardos after getting three fire reports. If recall is necessary, 600 cars will be recalled.

 

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3 Responses to “2007 Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon under investigation for catching fire”

  1. Jacob Says:

    February 9th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
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    The last generation caught on fire as well. . Maybe there is something wrong?

  2. Brian Butler Says:

    February 11th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
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    I purchased a 07 Tahoe new several months ago. just recently I pulled my Tahoe into my garage and noticed a burning smell when I exited the vehicle. I opened the door to the Tahoe once again to see if it was coming from the interior of the vehicle but was unable to smell the burning smell inside the vehicle. I could smell some kind of burning smell near the rear of the vehicles exterior. I climed under the vehicle with a flash light but could not locate any problem. After hearing of the investigation it concerned me about the possibility of a fire.
    Any suggestions on what to do.

    Brian Butler

  3. Donna Says:

    February 12th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
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    I have a 2007 tahoe and have had no problems yet, But I called the dealer anyways and they said nothing to worry at this point. Bring it in if any problems happen. If you smell something like burning you should take it in right away. A new one will smell for the first few hundred miles but then it goes away.


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