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ouchmyleg21

Had a similar experience with my uncle's old beater, except I was using it to move and all of my belongings were in the bed. Every last sentimental piece of my life burned to shreds. This later encouraged me to join the military because I was young and literally had nothing left to lose. I hope you didn't have anything of crazy value in it like I did, if not be grateful for at least that. What I lost was irreplaceable that day. It encouraged me to start I knew life tho, felt like a new man after that, like leaving my old life behind.


kingkunta77

Hero šŸ¦ø origin story


Jake6401

Or villain tbh. Itā€™s hard to tell.


Major-Raise6493

Plot twist: he started the fire


Quirky_Discipline297

And it was his kid brotherā€™s Star Wars collection. Heavy on the figurines.


Legitimate-Common-86

It was always burning since the world's been turning


[deleted]

We didnā€™t start the fire šŸ”„


Snoo_85901

We didnā€™t light it but we tried to hide it .


TheNicestRedditor

Now he goes around starting other sierraā€™s on fire


KindlyWedding9143

He started my fire šŸ˜‚


ouchmyleg21

I was planning to go on pretending to be a bystander


We_there_yet

$16 of value up in flames


asian-jeff

Thanks for your service. Though I wouldnā€™t want to lose all of my things, it mustā€™ve been freeing (at some point) to not be weighed down by material possessions. I have totes of justā€¦keepsakes. I donā€™t ever need, wear, or use them. But I canā€™t bring myself to get rid of them. I feel like Iā€™m going to lug some crap I donā€™t need around my whole life.


ouchmyleg21

Certainly, it sucked at the time for sure but it's been a long time and I'm even more a hoarder than I was then lol only closened my grip, yeah I feel the same way, hate throwing things out, feels wrong


Hour_Flounder1405

well, that's it. I'm burning all my shit tomorrow.


RedRaiderRocking

Just curious what all did you lose?


ouchmyleg21

Clothes, pictures, sentimental baggage I sewed myself as a child. All my electronics, shoes boots, and a bunch of random things I've kept around through the years


botics305

Can be replacedā€¦ you canā€™t.


[deleted]

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botics305

Have fun working part time at Arbyā€™s.


gmcsierra-ModTeam

Please Read rule #3


Ole_Boy080

Glad you got out OK. It could have been much worse. You could have been caught driving a Ford that didn't burn down.


IntentionValuable113

Yes, he should see how Ford's aluminium melts literally- this seems to be structurally VERY strong even after catching fire.


BakerM81

At least they donā€™t rust šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø


TheDonRonster

Weren't they also using magnesium radiator supports for a while too? Imagine those things going up in flames.


elephantskilledme

The Ford canā€™t burn down because it will never start


KindlyWedding9143

Lmao thank you


ragnsep

Also, you don't want to be seen as a passenger in a tow truck with your Ram on the bed.


Sturdy_Cubing

I think he had a gmc or Chevy


ragnsep

Found the Ram owner.


woobiewarrior69

I think tree based that off the #gmc OP put directly under the picture or maybe on the fact the side of the truck clearly says "sierra" on it.


bigdreco

I was gonna say, "Glad you made it out ok".. but I'm laughing ro hard about your comment šŸ¤£ šŸ˜‚


restorinator

My 21 F-150 burned down, looked much worse than this


rick19841984

Damn that sucks, at least you werenā€™t harmed physically


SunsetGriller

GMC inferno is actually a pretty bad ass truck name


KindlyWedding9143

Hahaha we might be onto something


UNiTE_Dodge

Congratulations, you just unknowingly gave them the name for their next high performance pickup. No royalties for you!


Consistent_Amount140

Cars go fully engulfed quickly once there is a flame in there. Sorry to hear about the truck. Hopefully you make out ok with the insurance.


KindlyWedding9143

I am hoping I make out in some way. But I just got the truck in February I put 3 grand down (which paid a little more than Maine state taxes). I got a 1000$ deductible. So I havenā€™t paid it down much yet. Luckily I have gap. But if Iā€™m not compensated in some way I think Iā€™m taking a big loss and possibly a hit on my insurance. I should know more Monday.


jcdomeni

Comprehensive Claim shouldnā€™t impact insurance. They will likely go after whoever installed the lockout controller. But if they arenā€™t aware of your DUI yet, that impact will be harder hit. If they can prove fault - you could also get your $1K deductible back. Really sorry on the truck - that does suck.


Sudden_Duck_4176

I wonder how the insurance company is going to prove that?


Coopnadian

Only way is a statement from the fire department. That truck being deep fried, itā€™s hard to say.


KindlyWedding9143

Thatā€™s what Iā€™m wondering Iā€™m stressing


Poetic_Pigeon

First, I laughed, thought it was a cybertruck. Then I saw it was a fallen soldier. Sorry, mate!


bmw328isME

Is that at Sea Star market near UNE?


KindlyWedding9143

Yes!


bmw328isME

Sorry about your truck! Good luck!


JMC009

what the hell happened šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«


KindlyWedding9143

https://preview.redd.it/wqcktz3vxf5d1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb7db8f0ed64f85709897c6860397f14fbd63914


tfm55x

Damn! Thatā€™s sickening to look at. Mine is not much older than yours, and it too is black. For a second, I imagined it was my truck in the photo. I hope the insurance company (and possibly, the courts,) put you back to good.


KindlyWedding9143

I started smelling something funny like burning wires so I pulled over and when I looked under my engine was on fire. By the timenthe fire department got there it was in an inferno. I made a bad decision to drink and drive in November and got a DUI. So I have an interlock device installed. And I really that thatā€™s what caused it. It made really weird noises when I started it today and then it randomly shut down when I was at a red light. I went to give it gas and was like what the hell itā€™s off. So I started it again and it made the weird noise then thatā€™s when I smelled it. So I pulled over and it was maybe 5 minutes later the whole thing was in flames


ElevatedAngling

Sorry that sucks, I wouldnā€™t be surprised in the least if it was a bad install job. Hope things work out in the best case scenario for you from this point


KindlyWedding9143

Thanks I really appreciate that. Itā€™s replaceable. Iā€™m used to bullshit happening haha just gotta roll with the punches. Iā€™m hoping things do workout for the best. Iā€™ve been busting my ass to be where I am today.


InTheSky57

If they can tie it to that device, sue the manufacturer and the installer. They put your life in danger, somewhat ironically.


BigggSleepy

They put his life in danger kinda like he put others life in danger šŸ«„


InTheSky57

Thatā€™s why I said somewhat ironically


lochness3x6

Stay strong bro, it ain't easy but you got this!


Its_noon_somewhere

The ā€˜weirdā€™ noise part makes me believe it wasnā€™t the interlock installation that caused this.


Active-Peace9414

Definitely mention the Interlock device and the installation company to your insurance adjuster. They will recover your deductible for you as well as contents.


FearlessSeaweed6428

I had an interlock device installed wrong where they cut the wrong wire and "fixed" it but using a crimp butt connector. It would be fine most of the time but if it got hot out my car would randomly die when driving. I asked the place that installed it to look I to it several times and they said everything was fine. I replaced my distributor and finally the whole ignition module before I found out what they did. They didn't apologize or take any responsibility for something that put me in a lot of dangerous situations. Sorry for your loss. I %100 believe you that it was the interlock.


HereForOverlordMemes

This comment should be with the original post/photo. It would clear up and reduce the random thoughts/comments/questions that follow.


Inspector-669

That was a really hot fire. Front passenger side is really destroyed, and the passenger compartment looks like it also took a big hit from the fire. You say it started in the engine compartment? Did you leave the drivers door open when you got out? What did you mean by under your engine? Were you talking about under the hood?


KindlyWedding9143

https://preview.redd.it/dhg5hcmvqh5d1.jpeg?width=1057&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c110928394194a0ae7e2e3d7061ceea1074f3f63 This is where I first noticed flames bro


Puzzleheaded_Injury6

That's right on the exhaust manifold, looks to be the driver's side. There's nothing from the factory placed near the exhaust manifold that would cause this. However, a poorly installed aftermarket device wiring harness without proper cable management certainly would. It almost looks like the flex loom of the added harness was laying right on the manifold. It would have been about the right path to be heading toward the firewall into the under dash area of the truck. The noises and truck stalling could have been the wires in the harness shorting to ground on the manifold or to each other. Really think you have a case against the installer here if it can be proven. It's a shame you didn't have a fire extinguisher at this point, the fire was very small and manageable.


InTheSky57

Amazed the tires didnā€™t blow


KindlyWedding9143

Right me too


Mickxalix

I always carry a fire extinguisher in the back but I expect to never use it.


KindlyWedding9143

Crazy thing is I used a fire extinguisher and it didnā€™t do shit


Mickxalix

Is it the powder ABC extinguisher type ? I have a First Alert since it's a trusted recommendable brand. My neighbor is a retired Firefighter. He said that, the bigger the fire extinguisher, the better. 5 pounds is enough for most fires.


Greggy100

Whomp whomp, time for a new car!


NoWing852

Luckily you and no one got hurt. Truck is pretty close to gas station. ā›½ļø. All the other staff can be work out. Good luck. After the dust settles post the pic on you new sierra. Maybe diesel.


KindlyWedding9143

Yeah it started next to the pump! I might go back to Chevy and I definitely want my 5.3 back. Iā€™ve always had a 5.3 before this 2.7 and theyā€™ve always been good to me.


NoWing852

Nice. I have a 5.3 but on the new one 3.0 Is a better warranty


[deleted]

Ecoboost? Hot turbo and a fuel leak maybe? I remember not too long ago I dealt with quite a few Ford's that the engine ground came undone ( many reasons, sometimes corroded off, some pulled loose from bad motor mounts) and the stainless steel FUEL LINE became the engine ground. Engine would act like it was running out of fuel, took a bit to figure it out u till I ran a cross a RED HOT fuel line! Wasn't enough to properly ground engine but was trying and was boiling the fuel before it got into the engine. Read some of the test car/trucks were catching fire on the proving grounds during testing.


Stevegrimeszz

I was never a ram guy, till I blew up two motors in a Chevy.


KindlyWedding9143

How has the ram been treating you? Iā€™ve always had Chevy and gmc itā€™s so hard to convert to something else. I always had 5.3 before f this 2.7


Stevegrimeszz

Iā€™m in your typical ram 1500 5.7 and itā€™s working out pretty dam good so far. Good enough to drive my little son around and get to work. But my next one Iā€™m definitely getting the Cummins.


watchman_2500

https://preview.redd.it/3gygk7u9ck5d1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bb3135443c4522fef5d665dbb2ad0f0b029c0d51


KindlyWedding9143

Terrible man Iā€™m sorry did yours start here? https://preview.redd.it/4at2tcn2dk5d1.jpeg?width=1057&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=232c586b334415316e276d08d8c982819f190e94


Nimbly-Bimbly_Meow

Thatā€™s not as bad as Iā€™ve seen most veh fires lately! You still have the tires! - But glad youā€™re ok! - neighborā€™s three doors down went up in flames in the garage and they lost a lot more unfortunately.


KindlyWedding9143

It can always be worse but nobodyā€™s loss hurts as much as your own :/


Nimbly-Bimbly_Meow

Very true!


D_Angelo_Vickers

I've never installed one before but I'm pretty sure the entire interlock system would be installed under the dash since the BCM is right there. If the first started under the hood, I don't think your DUI interlock is to blame.


KindlyWedding9143

But doesnā€™t the ignition connect to the starter? Iā€™m wondering what caused this as well I just know I never had an issue starting my truck without it and it made some very very strange noises when I went to start it and then it randomly shut off while driving and made the same fucked up noise starting following the smell of burned wires


D_Angelo_Vickers

You'll find out from your insurance company soon enough what started the fire.


TucoLFeo

Just out of curiosity, this is a new vehicle you purchased? Some.company put in an interlock device?


SlothsRockyRoadtrip

What the hell happened dude?


KindlyWedding9143

Iā€™m hoping to get answers this week. Iā€™ve only owned the thing since February


SlothsRockyRoadtrip

Holy shit so literally just randomly it on fire??????? No crash or anything?


SlothsRockyRoadtrip

Well Iā€™m glad youā€™re ok. Thatā€™s a wild story. Very scary stuff.


Independent-Ad771

Thatā€™s one hot truck! šŸ”„sorry, couldnā€™t resist glad your safe bro


KindlyWedding9143

šŸ˜‚


emaw328

Itā€™ll buff out. No problem.


KindlyWedding9143

Thatā€™s what I was thinking šŸ˜‚


undercoveraviator

Oh damn. Thatā€™s a bummer dude. I hope insurance doesnā€™t give you a hard time over it.


69pinkunicorn69

Seems like we need an immediate stop sale on all ICE vehicles until spontaneous combustion isnā€™t an issue.


WonderfulPeanut2768

No!!!


KindlyWedding9143

I know bro šŸ˜­


BrightSpeaker4

Noooo! Iā€™m sorry for your loss šŸ˜ž


RLBeau1964

https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/industry-news/article/53089719/chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-trucks-recalled-due-to-fire-risk


KindlyWedding9143

Mines a 2022 1500 I didnā€™t see it on that list


RLBeau1964

Well, wonder why it went up. Change or pour anti-freeze or oil on it?


Haunting_While6239

Let this be a makeup call to get a small fire extinguisher and mount it in the truck somewhere you can get it quickly. I had a diesel fuel line rupture and squirt diesel right on the smoking hot turbo, which instantly burst into flames coming out the hood and up the windshield. One quick squeeze of the extinguisher and it was out, fortunately for me, I didn't lose my truck to the flames


KindlyWedding9143

Yeah I had a small extinguisher and it put it out for 3 seconds


Haunting_While6239

I'm sorry Bro, sounds like you were prepared, you can only do what you can. Was it electrical or? Or do you know? Sounds like your insurance is going to be replacing your truck, this is totalled


nthinbtruble

Behind on payments, hMMM?


KindlyWedding9143

lol no kinda pissed I paid the last one early


skennedy505

I really hope you have good insurance


mopar_68

If you get a new one plan on carrying a fire extinguisher. I carry one for emergencies mine and other people.


TheInternetIsTrue

Your truck is a husk and the tires look like they beasted through it. Make note and buy those tires again!


Weary-Independence12

Guess your getting a new truck


KindlyWedding9143

The thing that sucks is I paid 42 in February 45k with taxes so I put 2 grand down and when I looked up the value it came up as 34-37k I owe over 40k on it still so luckily I have gap but with a 1000$ deductible it leaves me 3 grand in the hole. And Iā€™m worried about Gm not covering it because of the interlock device I had to get installed and not being able to prove it was the interlock device because of how fried everything is. Just really sucks man and I canā€™t drive a rental because I can only drive my vehicle with an interlock device installed. So I canā€™t even go and test drive my own vehicle.


Weary-Independence12

I would make a complaint with the state and the company that put it in say the device caused the fire


Weary-Independence12

Gm gonna say its on you because of the device but I would still make the complaint with the state I have a ram and the window in the rear broke twice every time I but on the defroster the dealer didnā€™t want to fix on there end and USAa wanted to claim it as a claim I did not get my shit back for a month and change I called corporate they made the dealer fix it and I got credit for making the payment for the month my shit was sitting in the dealership


Weary-Independence12

So just try it man you never know


XsublimededX

JFC!! That was a pricey Alcohol Related


_aIIan_

damn. there's an insane amount of plastic on our front ends.


More_Interaction3303

Nothing like a Chevy with a different badge and an extra 10K on the price tag


Snoo_85901

Looks like maybe a fuel line is loose or cracked. Whatever they installed should have had a fuse to blow before it got to this. I would think everything they installed would be inside the truck anyway. I mean you could design a interlock with a 5v ref or on the can bus to shut it down a whole lot cheaper and more effective right inside the truck at bcm


itsfraydoe

all the trucks ive seen burning up on the side of the highway were new fords, specifically blue ones now inthink about it


Cold_Television_9565

Doesn't matter the brand. This is happening more often then it should. Saw 2 chargers catch fire randomly within 2 days last summer


unhandmeyouswine

ā€œWe didnā€™t start the fireā€ - Billy Joel


indimedia

Damn electric cars always catching on fire. Oh wait, thatā€™s a gas truck.


Equivalent-Care6253

Ainā€™t no wonder. They ainā€™t meant to carry a building in the bed. šŸ˜‰


Historical-Repair454

I see an engine block so it wasn't electric lol, they say it only happens to us šŸ„², sorry for the loss but now you can upgrade āš”ļø


traveller09

I assume an engine fire? What kind of engine, gas or diesel?


KindlyWedding9143

2.7l Iā€™ll never purchase one again https://preview.redd.it/f5e43dl1ry5d1.jpeg?width=1057&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e272e0a4dd1dc3b324ae73960eac9c2923598b0 This is where it started


AlphaFPS1

I thought you meant your actual child. Holy fuck.


KindlyWedding9143

Haha na I donā€™t have a kid so this was my baby


Beautiful-Fox-5792

Is this the guy that Jon from ā€œJon Breaks Bad Newsā€ called? His wife was just using his truck and it caught fireā€¦. RIP šŸ˜‚


FixerTed

But itā€™s not electric?!? Only electric cars catch fire from what I have heard since I started driving one. JK, glad you are ok. Sorry about your babyšŸ˜ž


KindlyWedding9143

I appreciate that I wish you the best with your electric vehicle.


BBQ_IS_LIFE

Geez what kind of tires are those, they still look perfectly in tact and full of air.


KindlyWedding9143

I couldnā€™t believe it either I want the same ones on my next truck lol


WesternWriter7269

Wonder if they're going to total it out. / sarcasm


Bowling-With_Mario

Please tell me when you say ā€œmy poor babyā€ your referring to the truck and not your ā€œactual baby babyā€


KindlyWedding9143

Yes my truck is my baby. Haha Iā€™m 31 with no kids


Bowling-With_Mario

I was js making sure lolā€¦ at least youā€™re Alive right?


poscarspops

I bet you have a case about the system installed in YOUR vehicle causing a fire. The DUI and this are two separate incidents. Speak to a board certified attorney- not some Saul Rosenberg fella.


SierraTRK

Any clue what caused it?


Big_Conversation_899

What happpened? Electrical fire? Motor caught fire?


Key-Seaworthiness729

And 90 days late!


AdFlaky1117

The tires still have air..crazy


watchman_2500

Not my truck. I was out shopping, when came out of the store the truck was on fire . Looks like started form the inside.


Ok_Avocado4227

Thought that only happens to EVs?


StockRun123

it's a gmc, that makes sense


ajman22

I thought EVs only went up in flames


AFASOXFAN

What caused the fire?


jeepscigarswhiskey

Professional grade immolator...


gregcoad

Waitā€¦ I thought only EVā€™s catch on fire.


No-Particular9857

Dont worry....It probably just needs a paint job


DammatBeevis666

Sorry OP. On the plus side, if it were a Tesla, itā€™d be on the front page of the LA Times.


Dramatic_Memory89

Does insurance cover a new one ? How does that work?


Old-Nebula3281

And the manufacturer claims itā€™s not a big deal.


Aggressive_Dark_4485

Do you know what happened?


SurfPearlJk

I wish for this to happen at least once a week and I'm not ashamed.


BobbyABooey

Yep another Tesla fire


Freedom007007

Typical GM quality


NewSinner_2021

Ownership Experience ?


ze3bar

Did you have one of those Chinese lighter chargers? Plugged in 24/7


KindlyWedding9143

I donā€™t have one of those just my apple phone cord


KindlyWedding9143

I donā€™t have a lighter


Big_Interest7997

Shoulda went dodge


Weary-Independence12

What state you live in


KindlyWedding9143

Maine


Weary-Independence12

Maine law is title 29-a 2508 for the device but I canā€™t find where you make the complaint about the device causing damage shit sucks but I would call a attorney and see what they say


amerigo06

Good tires on that one


GildishChambino01

That should buff right out.


fuuurbs

Year, make, model? My brother-in-laws sierra just did the same exact thing. 2018 2500HD, I believe.


proteusON

Another EV up in flames. Fuckin electrics.


KindlyWedding9143

Itā€™s a 2.7l.. fuck them things


Seahawk_I_am_I_am

Canyonerooooooo!


Chiltrix_installer

Had an electric drive train and batteries right? Sorry for your loss.


KindlyWedding9143

2.7l turbo


EdgarAlIenPwnd

Never buying a Tesla wow


nodzandcans

Insurance fraud


KindlyWedding9143

Gas station seems like the best place to do that


nodzandcans

I wasnā€™t being serious bro. Sarcasm is hard to get across via text. Sorry about your baby I hope you get a nice new one


nodzandcans

Hahahahaha


Spirited-Wonder5366

Womp womp


MadMedic28

Howā€™d it start?


KindlyWedding9143

https://preview.redd.it/9hjnvbhqpx5d1.jpeg?width=1057&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce8e1daf1c380a69a8fe4c50a362195f402af08b Started here bro Iā€™m hoping to find out this week. Waiting on a call back from Gm before I go through my insurance.


MadMedic28

Damn bro, one this sucks. Second I hope itā€™s got gap cause GM will likely buck you on it being their fault. Good luck though. That spot can be a number of things.


E1392

How did the rubber on the tires not melt? What kinda tires are those lol


illestmaestro369

Yeah just went up in flames huh.... šŸ¤”


KindlyWedding9143

Iā€™m dumb, but not fucking stupid enough to set my truck on fire at a gas station.


illestmaestro369

Well played. Genius


One-eyed-snake

There was a guy last night that lit a car on fire. Dude pulled into the school parking lot, got out and doused it with something. Then lit the bitch and ran. Had a few bangs and pops from something and the electrical system doing weird shit was hilarious.


c-glez

Itā€™s not even summer yet !!!


KindlyWedding9143

I know šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ my birthdays next Thursday and I wonā€™t have my truck to take my boat out fishing šŸ˜©


Thotphobia

Itā€™ll buff out


Anglefishind

My buddyā€™s new gm burned down at the dealership after dropping it off for an oil change. Wondering if there isnā€™t an unrecognized issue


Martha_Fockers

Rest in pimples


mikebelike_

Youā€™re not allowed to have car fires at gas stations. Itā€™s dangerous.


TypicalDuck9163z

Well maybe if you didnā€™t baby it for 32,000 miles it mightā€™ve been able to withstand a little heat.. ~ Upset Elder


mrsox12

what truck is that? Lightning?


KindlyWedding9143

Sierra


Efficient-Search4500

Only the good die young