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TN 2010 SS · 06-20-2014, 09:29 PM

"Due to the anticipated high volume of part orders the first month after the safety recall is released, we expect it could take up to 3-4 weeks to get parts to dealers after the orders have been received."

This line from the recall made me lol. Judging from the feelings of most owners here, the volume of orders may not be that high.

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 06-20-2014, 11:03 PM

holy crap did I read that right, they are going to cheap out by removing the key from our existing fob and just giving us a new key, leaving the fog with a big empty spot where the key used to be?

jeez..

ToolFan66 · 06-20-2014, 11:22 PM

I still think having a fob that has the old key taken out is BS, I'm anal about my stuff and this is unacceptable IMO..

If they were replacing both, I would go ahead and get it done. This is the news I was waiting for, I was really hoping they wouldn't cheap out on this, and that's what they are doing, and I really find this more unacceptable for those buying a brand new Camaro..

Way to step up and make it right GM..

I'm really out on getting it done now..

Chris1SS1LE · 06-20-2014, 11:49 PM

Well for us who can't get our car off the lot, again I would be fine with the toilet seat. If you have any kind design skill or contact the guys here that sell the badges. I bet 20 minutes on a CNC machine could whip up a pretty cool fob to replace all the guts into

shewstring · 06-21-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Darwood

There are a bunch of us including me who have already bought Camaros but can't pick them up because of this recall. I bought mine Friday and it's just been sitting at the dealers since then.

I know the feeling Darwood. I agreed to the deal a week ago Thursday, planned to pick it up on 6/19. Dealer called and said no go. I paid for it, have the DMV forms filed, but still no. The only stopping me from really going nuts on them and GM is I have too much stuff to do at home to drive it anyway (and enjoy it). I was told yesterday, a new fob and key is on the way for mine and should be there on Monday/Tuesday. Beyond next week, and they will refund my money.

Angrybird 12 · 06-21-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris1SS1LE

Well for us who can't get our car off the lot, again I would be fine with the toilet seat. If you have any kind design skill or contact the guys here that sell the badges. I bet 20 minutes on a CNC machine could whip up a pretty cool fob to replace all the guts into

It would probably have to be made of plastic, metal may reduce the range of the fob.
Anyway those that are all up in arms about not getting a new fob need to consider that with 500,000 cars that means they would have to have 1,000,000 fobs available to replace them with. Can you imagine the wait then not to mention it would probably cost about $20,000,000 more for the recall, and that would be if GM could get the fobs for $10 each.

Ernest T · 06-21-2014, 09:22 AM

I don't see why the dealers can't deliver the vehicles and let us come back in for the recall. It's not like a thousand more Camaros out on the road waiting on the recall is going to cause a big problem. Just let us sign a waiver and drive. Holding us in limbo for 3-4 weeks is nuts.

45thCamaro · 06-21-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest T

I don't see why the dealers can't deliver the vehicles and let us come back in for the recall. It's not like a thousand more Camaros out on the road waiting on the recall is going to cause a big problem. Just let us sign a waiver and drive. Holding us in limbo for 3-4 weeks is nuts.

It's all for insurance and lawsuit and safety reasons. If they release a car that has a safety issue, they could be tried in court for negligence.

ToolFan66 · 06-21-2014, 10:34 AM

I don't care what it cost them, maybe they should have done better R&D, to half ass it at our expense is still BS..

95birdible · 06-21-2014, 11:26 AM

Spot on about the R&D. Look what happened to the 11 and 12 convertibles.

Alfred15 · 06-21-2014, 01:47 PM

And here i was about to close a deal on a new camaro, with cool keys and all. If i close the deal i will have to wait until who knows when to drive the car and get my grampa's car keys instead of the blade style fob/key. Isn't that great!

wacdmc · 06-21-2014, 03:50 PM

My dealer said they would know something after this mornings meeting....still not a word....ridiculous.

i007spectre · 06-21-2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

holy crap did I read that right, they are going to cheap out by removing the key from our existing fob and just giving us a new key, leaving the fog with a big empty spot where the key used to be?

jeez..

Thats exactly what it says.

Darwood · 06-21-2014, 05:13 PM

I'm reminded of a recall I had performed on an 86 Sable station wagon. In the back it had a tumble seat that when not in use was also a storage area. The storage area had a latch to keep it closed. It was deemed a safety issue cause you could lock a very small child in the area. The solution? Basically make it so it didn't latch anymore i.e. break the latch. The door to the storage area never laid flat again. It was always slightly ajar. Ever since them I've equated recalls to breaking things. Now we get broken key fobs.

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06-20-2014, 11:03 PM	#1584
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	holy crap did I read that right, they are going to cheap out by removing the key from our existing fob and just giving us a new key, leaving the fog with a big empty spot where the key used to be? jeez.. __________________ *I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you fail to understand.*

06-20-2014, 11:22 PM	#1585
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	I still think having a fob that has the old key taken out is BS, I'm anal about my stuff and this is unacceptable IMO.. If they were replacing both, I would go ahead and get it done. This is the news I was waiting for, I was really hoping they wouldn't cheap out on this, and that's what they are doing, and I really find this more unacceptable for those buying a brand new Camaro.. Way to step up and make it right GM.. I'm really out on getting it done now.. __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

06-21-2014, 10:34 AM	#1591
ToolFan66 Drives: 2011 2SS 6.2L W/RS package Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,008	I don't care what it cost them, maybe they should have done better R&D, to half ass it at our expense is still BS.. __________________ KooKs LT Headers, Borla S-Type cat back, RotoFab CAI, Bo White PTB, RMCR tune...

06-21-2014, 11:26 AM	#1592
95birdible Drives: 2012 1SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 1,674	Spot on about the R&D. Look what happened to the 11 and 12 convertibles. __________________ 2012 1SS Crystal Red Convertible "Cherry Bomb" Winner of the #NameThatCamaro Spring Special Edition "Green Flash"

06-20-2014, 09:29 PM	#1583
TN 2010 SS Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 86	"Due to the anticipated high volume of part orders the first month after the safety recall is released, we expect it could take up to 3-4 weeks to get parts to dealers after the orders have been received." This line from the recall made me lol. Judging from the feelings of most owners here, the volume of orders may not be that high.

06-20-2014, 11:49 PM	#1586
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	Well for us who can't get our car off the lot, again I would be fine with the toilet seat. If you have any kind design skill or contact the guys here that sell the badges. I bet 20 minutes on a CNC machine could whip up a pretty cool fob to replace all the guts into

06-21-2014, 09:22 AM	#1589
Ernest T Drives: 2014 RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salado TX Posts: 320 View My Garage	I don't see why the dealers can't deliver the vehicles and let us come back in for the recall. It's not like a thousand more Camaros out on the road waiting on the recall is going to cause a big problem. Just let us sign a waiver and drive. Holding us in limbo for 3-4 weeks is nuts.

06-21-2014, 01:47 PM	#1593
Alfred15 Drives: 2013 altima SL Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Txas Posts: 41	And here i was about to close a deal on a new camaro, with cool keys and all. If i close the deal i will have to wait until who knows when to drive the car and get my grampa's car keys instead of the blade style fob/key. Isn't that great!

06-21-2014, 03:50 PM	#1594
wacdmc Drives: 11 2SS, 10 Equinox, 07 Silverado HD Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 53	My dealer said they would know something after this mornings meeting....still not a word....ridiculous.

06-21-2014, 05:13 PM	#1596
Darwood Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tejas Posts: 187	I'm reminded of a recall I had performed on an 86 Sable station wagon. In the back it had a tumble seat that when not in use was also a storage area. The storage area had a latch to keep it closed. It was deemed a safety issue cause you could lock a very small child in the area. The solution? Basically make it so it didn't latch anymore i.e. break the latch. The door to the storage area never laid flat again. It was always slightly ajar. Ever since them I've equated recalls to breaking things. Now we get broken key fobs.