TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES EMMITING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.