montanass Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 So as many of you know, my truck 03 SSS caught fire on Feb 4, 2008 and nearly took my house down with it. About a week after the fire, a fire investigator came and assessed my truck to determine the cause of the blaze and after conducting all necessary test he concluded that the front differential/constant velocity (CV) area on the driver's side was the hottest and that area was most likely the point of origin. The truck was then shipped to Helena, MT and the fire investigator met with a representative from GM who also looked at the truck, and came up with a similar cause. From what i have heard from the investigator, this isn't the first fire in that area on these style trucks (not neccessarily the SS but in 4x4 1500 silverado's). My truck had been in the Chevy dealership 4 or 5 times for a noisy front differential, all of which they replaced the front carrier bearings, and the last time they replaced the whole front differential and went through the transfer case. I dont think the dealership is at fault, its just one of those things that happens. Something that i thought would never happen to me. so take this info and use it to protect yourself and your truck. I'm not saying it will happen to your truck, but there is a possibility that it could, so take some precautions and be on the safe side. -Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT13 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 definitely some VERY useful information Cody!! thanks for sharing!!!! once again, sorry for your loss, but the TBSS is looking very nice man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Bowtie Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 WOW!!! I'm glad to hear this is getting all "sorted out" as well. Thanks for the update Cody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 definitely some VERY useful information Cody!! thanks for sharing!!!! once again, sorry for your loss, but the TBSS is looking very nice man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks for the useful information, Cody. Too bad you had to lose your truck to find it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy03SS Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Good to know, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Wow, finally we find out, great info Cody. Glad to hear it's pretty much finally settled. Not to sound like a jerk, but after hearing this I am glad mine is RWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTMD8R_SS Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 so, what is the fix, precaution, need to be looked at closely during maintenance. did GM give any hint as what THERE going to do to keep this from happening again? thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Wow I'm surprised, I would never have guessed that to be the issue. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockHead Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 definitely some VERY useful information Cody!! thanks for sharing!!!! once again, sorry for your loss, but the TBSS is looking very nice man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitches040 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Wow ... I'm amazed at the heat that must have been generated, to melt threw, smolder, then catch the rest of the truck on fire .... BTW ... I was just thinking the other day that we have not heard from you, regarding this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 That is just crazy, was there carpet in the garage? How did it spark the area around the truck.. Glad you all are still okay, and you have a replacement for your SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 man thats not good for GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 very intersting and thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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