What 405 owners told NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Sierra Limited 1500

While driving the vehicle caught engine fire later exploding within seconds.

NHTSA ODI 11615204

The contact owned a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the A/C stopped working. Additionally, the contact smelled an electrical wiring burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then noticed smoke coming from under the glove compartment. The contact stated that he pulled to a carwash and exited the vehicle. An explosion occurred under the hood and the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the vehicle burned significantly. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A police report was filed. A fire department report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,653.

NHTSA ODI 11531927

ON JUNE 2, 2020, MY VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT FIRE. I'M NOT SURE HOW IT STARTED. I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND WENT OUTSIDE AND SAW MY TRUCK FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 11/15/2019. IT HAD ONLY 4015 MILES AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE LAST TIME IT WAS DRIVEN WAS AT 4:00 PM ON JUNE 2ND AND AT 9:58 PM IT WAS ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI 11338266