NHTSA Complaint #10216613 — 2004 GMC SIERRA 2500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10216613
Vehicle	2004 GMC SIERRA 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 30, 2008
Date Filed	January 31, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING NEAR THE GLOVE BOX. THE PLASTIC COATING ON THE WIRES BEGAN DRIPPING, MELTING, AND SPARKING. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

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