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Orange skid mark · 04-10-2017, 11:20 AM

So it has happened to me 2 times now. I guess if I make a quick turn on the road or into a parking space I must be hitting my keys with my knee and it turns off my car - dead. It happened the first time going into a parking space which only made me think - That is weird. But then it happened to me the other day driving on the road. Luckily it was on a back street where no one was around to get hit by. Dead in the road - it just shut off. Scary stuff for sure.

My keys always rub the inside of my knee while driving because I am 6'2" tall and the steering column is low but I thought that is why they took the key out of the FOB and I should not have this problem. Maybe they should have re-designed the ignition.

I have not had a chance to talk to my dealer about it yet but I surely will. Any one else having this happen to them? I have a 2015.

InFiD3ViL · 04-10-2017, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange skid mark

So it has happened to me 2 times now. I guess if I make a quick turn on the road or into a parking space I must be hitting my keys with my knee and it turns off my car - dead. It happened the first time going into a parking space which only made me think - That is weird. But then it happened to me the other day driving on the road. Luckily it was on a back street where no one was around to get hit by. Dead in the road - it just shut off. Scary stuff for sure.

My keys always rub the inside of my knee while driving because I am 6'2" tall and the steering column is low but I thought that is why they took the key out of the FOB and I should not have this problem. Maybe they should have re-designed the ignition.

I have not had a chance to talk to my dealer about it yet but I surely will. Any one else having this happen to them? I have a 2015.

Figure out a way to stop this immediately man.

Only put your ignition key on that keychain. Adjust your steering wheel and seat position differently, if possible.

Get to the dealer pronto! You may have a very loose or faulty ignition. Please update us as soon as this is figured out. Stay safe!

baum · 04-10-2017, 11:37 AM

You must really have your column low. Im also 6'2 with a 34" inseam and my legs is no where near the key. Because my knees are no where near the key i never did the recall. But yes have them check to see if your ignition is loose.

Baldman · 04-10-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange skid mark

So it has happened to me 2 times now. I guess if I make a quick turn on the road or into a parking space I must be hitting my keys with my knee and it turns off my car - dead. It happened the first time going into a parking space which only made me think - That is weird. But then it happened to me the other day driving on the road. Luckily it was on a back street where no one was around to get hit by. Dead in the road - it just shut off. Scary stuff for sure.

My keys always rub the inside of my knee while driving because I am 6'2" tall and the steering column is low but I thought that is why they took the key out of the FOB and I should not have this problem. Maybe they should have re-designed the ignition.

I have not had a chance to talk to my dealer about it yet but I surely will. Any one else having this happen to them? I have a 2015.

You're the reason that the recall of the Camaros for keys in the ignition happened.

qcman · 04-10-2017, 12:39 PM

I'm 5' 6" tall and I use wooden blocks to reach my pedals... So I never bothered with the recall

Orange skid mark · 04-10-2017, 12:45 PM

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You must really have your column low. Im also 6'2 with a 34" inseam and my legs is no where near the key. Because my knees are no where near the key i never did the recall. But yes have them check to see if your ignition is loose.

I have a 36" inseam.

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Figure out a way to stop this immediately man.

Only put your ignition key on that keychain. Adjust your steering wheel and seat position differently, if possible.

Get to the dealer pronto! You may have a very loose or faulty ignition. Please update us as soon as this is figured out. Stay safe!

After it happened again I removed all the extra keys. Thanks

kalevi · 04-10-2017, 01:24 PM

I just got another notice from GM regarding the key recall. I've ignored it again. I have a 34" inseam and have never had this happen to me. I also ride with my knees in the dash and steering wheel on my lap. My wife has put 50,000+ miles on the car and still hasn't managed to have this happen to her.

batman53201 · 04-10-2017, 01:32 PM

36" inseam and never had my knee go anywhere near the ignition. I also skipped the recall. still getting notices

SlingShot · 04-10-2017, 01:41 PM

Move the seat back all the way and down, sounds like your sitting too close to the wheel.

PalmerGA · 04-10-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange skid mark

After it happened again I removed all the extra keys. Thanks

That's what was causing it, I'll bet ya. I people wouldn't hang a couple of pounds of keys, bobbleheads, trolls, name plates, and all the other useless crap. your knee CANNOT bump your key enough to turn it off.

PalmerGA · 04-10-2017, 01:49 PM

What's with the inseam stuff? When I'm driving my Camaro, my upper right leg extends outward at about a 45 degree angle from my butt. Somewhere beyond the point where my upper leg reaches the bottom of the steering wheel, my knee bends slightly more than 45 degrees allowing my lower leg (and foot) to reach the gas pedal. Because of the steering wheel, there is NO WAY my knee or upper leg can come anywhere close to the key/ignition. I defy anyone with a normally functioning right leg to show me how that leg can come in contact with the key fob, while in a normal driving position.

Dragonman · 04-10-2017, 01:52 PM

Since I bought the car over a year and half ago, the key fob stays in my pocket. Only thing in the ignition is the key and 1 ring with it's quick disconnect.

partlowr · 04-10-2017, 02:27 PM

I'm 6'1" and have no idea how you guys are managing to hit the ignition key with your knees.

kmarshall2121 · 04-10-2017, 02:40 PM

you're going to start another recall epidemic

04-10-2017, 11:20 AM	#1
Orange skid mark Just an average Dude Drives: 2015 1LT Grey w/Orange Rally Stripe Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 391	Key shutting off So it has happened to me 2 times now. I guess if I make a quick turn on the road or into a parking space I must be hitting my keys with my knee and it turns off my car - dead. It happened the first time going into a parking space which only made me think - That is weird. But then it happened to me the other day driving on the road. Luckily it was on a back street where no one was around to get hit by. Dead in the road - it just shut off. Scary stuff for sure. My keys always rub the inside of my knee while driving because I am 6'2" tall and the steering column is low but I thought that is why they took the key out of the FOB and I should not have this problem. Maybe they should have re-designed the ignition. I have not had a chance to talk to my dealer about it yet but I surely will. Any one else having this happen to them? I have a 2015. __________________ So far I like my car the way it came from the factory.

04-10-2017, 01:32 PM	#8
batman53201 Account not blocked Drives: The Batmobile Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	36" inseam and never had my knee go anywhere near the ignition. I also skipped the recall. still getting notices __________________

04-10-2017, 01:41 PM	#9
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Move the seat back all the way and down, sounds like your sitting too close to the wheel. __________________

04-10-2017, 01:49 PM	#11
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	What's with the inseam stuff? When I'm driving my Camaro, my upper right leg extends outward at about a 45 degree angle from my butt. Somewhere beyond the point where my upper leg reaches the bottom of the steering wheel, my knee bends slightly more than 45 degrees allowing my lower leg (and foot) to reach the gas pedal. Because of the steering wheel, there is NO WAY my knee or upper leg can come anywhere close to the key/ignition. I defy anyone with a normally functioning right leg to show me how that leg can come in contact with the key fob, while in a normal driving position. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

04-10-2017, 01:52 PM	#12
Dragonman Drives: 2015 1LT OBE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: KY Posts: 509 View My Garage	Since I bought the car over a year and half ago, the key fob stays in my pocket. Only thing in the ignition is the key and 1 ring with it's quick disconnect. __________________ _______-2015 1LT JUSTICE----------------------------------1997 B12-___________

04-10-2017, 11:37 AM	#3
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	You must really have your column low. Im also 6'2 with a 34" inseam and my legs is no where near the key. Because my knees are no where near the key i never did the recall. But yes have them check to see if your ignition is loose.

04-10-2017, 12:39 PM	#5
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	I'm 5' 6" tall and I use wooden blocks to reach my pedals... So I never bothered with the recall

04-10-2017, 01:24 PM	#7
kalevi Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Davenport, Florida, USA Posts: 23	I just got another notice from GM regarding the key recall. I've ignored it again. I have a 34" inseam and have never had this happen to me. I also ride with my knees in the dash and steering wheel on my lap. My wife has put 50,000+ miles on the car and still hasn't managed to have this happen to her.

04-10-2017, 02:27 PM	#13
partlowr Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 256	I'm 6'1" and have no idea how you guys are managing to hit the ignition key with your knees. __________________ Richard Partlow

04-10-2017, 02:40 PM	#14
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	you're going to start another recall epidemic