# 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `926749` · 2012-07-08 · General Motors, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHEVROLET
- **Model:** SILVERADO
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** General Motors, LLC
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 84,000
## Narrative
AFTER A 3 MILE RIDE, BACKING UP TRUCK NOTICED SMOKE THEN FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD.  FIRE MELTED ALL ELECTICAL LINES, DESTROYED HOOD AND WINDSHIELD.  WEATHER WAS PERFECT, AIR CONDITIONING MAY HAVE BEEN ON.  *TR
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