From the “what a bummer” file.. this Silverado owner was in the process of returning to his Chevrolet dealership for a recall. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it.
Dylan Bendel shared this video on Facebook with the following information:
“Brand new 2021 Chevrolet Silverado with only 5,000 miles started on fire before the guy could even get into the Friendly Chevrolet parking lot. He came in for a recall from Wisconsin.”
While videos of burning hot Silverado are always fascinating, you can’t help but feel bad for this owner. As of the moment we hit publish on this post, no information on what really went wrong was available. We hope he or she gets a new truck soon.
Zane Merva is the Executive Editor of GM-Trucks.com and the President of the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). A veteran automotive journalist with over 26 years of experience, Zane is a designated ‘Car Talk’ Expert and has been a contributor to The Boston Globe. He possesses a unique evaluative perspective, having road-tested more than 2,000 vehicles across every major manufacturer. While he is a recognized authority on General Motors truck platforms—including the Silverado, Sierra, and Colorado—his expertise is grounded in decades of deep competitive analysis that few in the industry can match. His commentary has been featured by major OEMs and media outlets, including Hyundai and PR Newswire