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BigRed585Lbs · 06-18-2014, 01:57 PM

Don't you think it's peculiar that the government waited to start these probes until AFTER they had no more financial liability in GM? Never think that they are stupid.

Obzen · 06-18-2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tomlink

Like most everyone here I am not inclined to give up my key for this recall. But I tried to see if I could turn off the car with my knee and I was surprised how easy it was to do. I jammed my knee up in front of the key and off went the car.

Yeah but is it something you can do on accident or did you lift your leg off the ground to do it?

214Chevelle · 06-18-2014, 02:48 PM

For you guys saying "you're not gonna do the recall", Chevy will do it for you. Many times I've taking my car to the dealership (not a Camaro) for normal maintenance and didn't even know there was a recall on my car. The service guy brings my car around and calls your name in the waiting area. Once he gives me my paperwork, he explains what was done including the recalls too.

So, you guys are gonna take your car into the dealership and come out with a new key mechanism unbeknowst to you.

That'll be a swift kick in the

!!

Camarodriver2 · 06-18-2014, 03:15 PM

Never used a key...or door handles for that matter.

Majic · 06-18-2014, 03:15 PM

There is no recall number yet and no FIX instruction....this is terrible.....here I come Ford

NJBourne23 · 06-18-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

if you have the seat up a few inches and the cruise on with your foot by the seat its very possible

What is the button and knob in from of your knee? My Camaro doesn't have that

tom231 · 06-18-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NJBourne23

What is the button and knob in from of your knee? My Camaro doesn't have that

Those are for the HUD.

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Chevy_cowboy · 06-18-2014, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

For you guys saying "you're not gonna do the recall", Chevy will do it for you. Many times I've taking my car to the dealership (not a Camaro) for normal maintenance and didn't even know there was a recall on my car. The service guy brings my car around and calls your name in the waiting area. Once he gives me my paperwork, he explains what was done including the recalls too.

So, you guys are gonna take your car into the dealership and come out with a new key mechanism unbeknowst to you.

That'll be a swift kick in the

!!

That might be true for people who have the dealership do their service, but they wont be seeing my vehicles.

It's also a good idea to tell them when you drop it off that you don't want any work done except what you're bringing it in for.

sscamaro · 06-18-2014, 03:48 PM

Never!

slick rick · 06-18-2014, 03:54 PM

Covered it with a SmoothLock so the last time might have been back in 2009

MillerTime · 06-18-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

You can program it to open either way.

But if you don't know that it unlocks the driver door only from the factory, you certainly don't know you can re-program the doors to both unlock on the first press... I certainly didn't.

Angrybird 12 · 06-18-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MillerTime

But if you don't know that it unlocks the driver door only from the factory, you certainly don't know you can re-program the doors to both unlock on the first press... I certainly didn't.

That's why people need to read the owners manual to learn things like that.

TommyTheCat · 06-18-2014, 04:06 PM

My door has a keyhole?!

Also since the trunk has no keyhole, if the battery ever completely died I guess you'd just have to jump it from under the hood? You could crawl through the trunk I suppose but my sound system makes that impossible.

I've tried jumping cars with completely dead batteries and they still won't start, hopefully that does not happen to me!

Belle · 06-18-2014, 04:09 PM

When I first purchased my 2011 Camaro SS, I had issues with my ignition turning off. It happened once in a while, not often.

When I would make a strong left turn my car would suddenly turn off and go dead. And this was is in traffic. I would have to come to a stop and restart the car.

I thought my knees were touching the keys and some how I was inadvertently turning off the ignition. I also thought it could be the weight of my keys so I made some adjustments.

So the problem sort of went away. However, when I start up my car in the morning and make an immediate U-turn, the ignition would go off in the middle of a u-turn. So I knew, turning the handle was an issues when starting my car up.

I told my service rep at the dealer but he couldn't do much for me. I don't have any problems right now. And that's because I don't make U-turns when I first start up my car in the morning. But to know that there was an issues with the ignition and there is a fix on the way is a relief. For a while, I thought I was somehow causing the problem.

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06-18-2014, 02:48 PM	#1193
214Chevelle Drives: 72 Chevelle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 116	For you guys saying "you're not gonna do the recall", Chevy will do it for you. Many times I've taking my car to the dealership (not a Camaro) for normal maintenance and didn't even know there was a recall on my car. The service guy brings my car around and calls your name in the waiting area. Once he gives me my paperwork, he explains what was done including the recalls too. So, you guys are gonna take your car into the dealership and come out with a new key mechanism unbeknowst to you. That'll be a swift kick in the !! __________________

06-18-2014, 03:15 PM	#1194
Camarodriver2 Drives: FOR SALE! Bumblebee 1 of 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Geneva IL Posts: 530 View My Garage	Never used a key...or door handles for that matter. Attached Images

06-18-2014, 03:15 PM	#1195
Majic Majic Drives: 2018 1LT Black...V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	There is no recall number yet and no FIX instruction....this is terrible.....here I come Ford __________________ Rick "MAJIC" 2014 2SS/RS.

06-18-2014, 03:48 PM	#1199
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Never! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

06-18-2014, 01:57 PM	#1191
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Don't you think it's peculiar that the government waited to start these probes until AFTER they had no more financial liability in GM? Never think that they are stupid.

06-18-2014, 03:54 PM	#1200
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Covered it with a SmoothLock so the last time might have been back in 2009 __________________

06-18-2014, 04:06 PM	#1203
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	My door has a keyhole?! Also since the trunk has no keyhole, if the battery ever completely died I guess you'd just have to jump it from under the hood? You could crawl through the trunk I suppose but my sound system makes that impossible. I've tried jumping cars with completely dead batteries and they still won't start, hopefully that does not happen to me!

06-18-2014, 04:09 PM	#1204
Belle Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15	When I first purchased my 2011 Camaro SS, I had issues with my ignition turning off. It happened once in a while, not often. When I would make a strong left turn my car would suddenly turn off and go dead. And this was is in traffic. I would have to come to a stop and restart the car. I thought my knees were touching the keys and some how I was inadvertently turning off the ignition. I also thought it could be the weight of my keys so I made some adjustments. So the problem sort of went away. However, when I start up my car in the morning and make an immediate U-turn, the ignition would go off in the middle of a u-turn. So I knew, turning the handle was an issues when starting my car up. I told my service rep at the dealer but he couldn't do much for me. I don't have any problems right now. And that's because I don't make U-turns when I first start up my car in the morning. But to know that there was an issues with the ignition and there is a fix on the way is a relief. For a while, I thought I was somehow causing the problem.