New Camaro Recall - Ignition Switch System / Key Fob

[JR 1]

Originally Posted by Jackass

And what tells GM that no one could do the same with the traditional Key ?

That's what I want to know before I participate in this stupid recall

[L99CAMA2011]

Wouldn't it be nice if they recalled my 3.45 rear end and updated it to the 3.91.

[Baer383]

My ZL1 has no lift shift ,my knee doesn't come anywhere near the key.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by McRat

There is also a recall on the steering wheel.

Apparently if the driver moves it with his hands, it can cause collisions and injuries.

Next week:

Your Gas Pedal: Friend Or Foe!

Too many nuts loose behind the steering wheel of all cars...

[alan422]

Maybe I missed something... If I did, let me know. I've only read that GM will supply a seperate key independent of your current key fob, which of course you could hook onto it with a ring.

In effect GM has it's hands washed from the problem whether you want to use the key they supply you or your current fob key. I don't believe GM wants to spend the bucks to supply us a new fob along with the independent key.

[stardok]

Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

Here we go again.

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n...11-recall.html

Wiseman say glass is wrong size

[TN 2010 SS]

Originally Posted by oustaz

Guys grow up, we all like our keys but if it is a safety issue for all cars on the road, imagine driving 60 mph in the highway and the car shut off and an accident happens!!! people could possibly die because.....you like your keys too much/personally I will go head and change it for my safety and others.Thanks

I'm 5'7" and there's NO way that my knee can hit the key in the ignition unless I have some kind of seizure while driving. I am NOT participating in this recall, but thanks anyway GM for the offer of a 1990s style key and fob.

[Camero5]

6'4 and 270lbs and never once came near my ignition. Was 318 and still never came close. I am sure there is more to the story on the three deaths than they are letting out. I cannot imagine a key fob that has been around for years with VW, Mercedes, Chevy, and a few others would now be recalled on a single vehicle.


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[Jackass]

Originally Posted by Camero5

6'4 and 270lbs and never once came near my ignition. Was 318 and still never came close. I am sure there is more to the story on the three deaths than they are letting out. I cannot imagine a key fob that has been around for years with VW, Mercedes, Chevy, and a few others would now be recalled on a single vehicle.


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They ( GM) said that was three minor accidents , I didn't read that someone actually died

[rjdapilmoto]

I'm 5' 10". Not short or tall, and my knee doesn't come anywhere close to the ignition switch, even if I have it set to the lowest position. It seems like this issue would come up if you were to try taking out the key on purpose! As the Sports Guys say...."C'mon, Man!!!!"

[Jackass]

Originally Posted by rjdapilmoto

I'm 5' 10". Not short or tall, and my knee doesn't come anywhere close to the ignition switch, even if I have it set to the lowest position. It seems like this issue would come up if you were to try taking out the key on purpose! As the Sports Guys say...."C'mon, Man!!!!"

According to GM , for that to happen on needs to be more than 5'10" to 5' 12"
So you are good

[TN 2010 SS]

Originally Posted by alan422

Maybe I missed something... If I did, let me know. I've only read that GM will supply a seperate key independent of your current key fob, which of course you could hook onto it with a ring.

In effect GM has it's hands washed from the problem whether you want to use the key they supply you or your current fob key. I don't believe GM wants to spend the bucks to supply us a new fob along with the independent key.

That's a good question... The GM press release says:

"The company will change the Camaro key to a standard design from one in which the key is concealed in the FOB and is opened by pushing a button. The change will make the ignition key and FOB independent of each other, so that inadvertent contact with the FOB won’t move the key from the “run” position."

[Kid]

Has anyone gone in yet? If I can keep my fobs, or at least one, I'll take the spares they're offering. Otherwise, no freakin' way.

The only dangerous part of my switchblade fob, is sometimes the key pops open in my pocket. I guess I could be stabbed in the leg and bleed to death. GM should spend another million dollars investigating this...

...or just put in the damn push button start we all asked for up front!

[camaro500]

No f ing way am I going to the stealership for a garbage key! GM can make cars like C7 and Z28 and cannot make a damn key and ignition that works. Idiots!