New Camaro Recall - Ignition Switch System / Key Fob - Page 55 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ChrisBlair · 06-14-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by luis550

So some of you guys would rather sell your cars then to get a different key? Wow lol. I like my key, but come on. ITS A KEY.

It's the internet, don't forget.

bigd1276 · 06-14-2014, 04:06 PM

Just came back from a nice hour or so drive in my Camaro. On a positive note, she still handles well and gets from point A to point B very quickly. I also changed gears frequently, braked multiple times, and never once jarred my key fob causing they key to move out of the "run" position.

The only downer I had was that I waved to two other Gen5 Camaros and neither one waved back. WTF!

RED_SS · 06-14-2014, 04:09 PM

Happens ALL THE TIME. I always wave or if I pass another one and dont have time to wave, I throw a little rev their way. NO reply

Angrybird 12 · 06-14-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nashstat

A dealer cannot perform any service to your car without your consent. That is the law!

That only applies to a service YOU are going to be paying for. If its a safety recall they have every right to perform it, because its their butt on the line if they don't and it fails.

Low Saturn · 06-14-2014, 04:11 PM

I always liked where the ignition switch was on my 2008 Saturn Aura. The Camaro dash actually has a perfect spot for this. The HUD controls could of be made differently and moved somewhere else. The could of been integrated with the headlamp switch panel, with steering wheel mounted controls or in one of the menus of the DIC.

Angrybird 12 · 06-14-2014, 04:18 PM

What is funny was I remember a few threads of people complaining about the switchblade key opening up while still in their pockets. That has happened to me a bunch of times and it is annoying...

I was just thinking, how many people die every year from having tire blowouts? Why hasn't the government required all tires to be runflats?

RJT Impala · 06-14-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigd1276

Just came back from a nice hour or so drive in my Camaro. On a positive note, she still handles well and gets from point A to point B very quickly. I also changed gears frequently, braked multiple times, and never once jarred my key fob causing they key to move out of the "run" position.

The only downer I had was that I waved to two other Gen5 Camaros and neither one waved back. WTF!

You have proved my theory: It takes a double-jointed contortionist to the the key fob while driving and cause it to turn off.

Stealthpanda · 06-14-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Wow...GM is definitely washing their hands of any possible recall issues they can find.

GM CEO Barra said there would be more recalls coming, and that GM would be taking a very proactive stance on these things now....so while I find this recall strange, its not surprising.

Not sure I'll be taking my car in for this one. I can't think of a time when my knee was even close to touching the fob.

Same. I have between 8-10 inches of space between my right kneecap, and the bottom-most part of my key.

pickwithaustin · 06-14-2014, 04:39 PM

Unfortunately, if GM did nothing about the key fob "issue" and a few more people "died" as a result, we'd all be up in arms about their lack of corrective action on the issue.

That said, I'm not turning my fob's in... it's not like they are going to storm my house and demand them.

ChrisBlair · 06-14-2014, 04:47 PM

Nobody has died from this issue.

z28racer · 06-14-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Every car I have owned has been this way, so why is it all of a sudden a big problem?
GM has been putting ignition switches on the steering column since 1969, again why is this now such a big problem?

Be cause their more lawsuit happy idiots and ambulance chasing attorneys then ever!

OmniCamaro · 06-14-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TxBandit911

1. People shouldn't buy cars they don't fit into.

2. People should learn how to properly adjust a car seat so their legs/feet/knees don't hit stuff.

3. My dealer can kiss my ass, they will do nothing to the car I OWN without my written consent, period. Not worried about this recall, I'm not retarded.

4. None of this would even matter if, as I've said many times before, if people were just intelligent enough to not crash and die due to something simple like the engine turning off.

FULLY agree and well said!

DancesWithBikers · 06-14-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick

I'm wondering if the ignition will be keyed differently than the trunk release thats hidden behind the rear seat.

Keyed trunk release? What's this of which you speak?

As far as I know, my 2012 only has the glow-in-the-dark grab handle on the trunk lid. I suppose you could call that "hidden behind the rear seat".

SPARTAN sui · 06-14-2014, 05:09 PM

Here's about how much room I have.

I sit rather close and I have the column rather low in my lap, but I still can't touch the fob with my knee unless I slouch even further. I'm 6'2" and I haven't had any issues for the 18,000 mile I put on my car.

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06-14-2014, 04:09 PM	#759
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06-14-2014, 04:11 PM	#761
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	I always liked where the ignition switch was on my 2008 Saturn Aura. The Camaro dash actually has a perfect spot for this. The HUD controls could of be made differently and moved somewhere else. The could of been integrated with the headlamp switch panel, with steering wheel mounted controls or in one of the menus of the DIC. __________________

06-14-2014, 04:18 PM	#762
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	What is funny was I remember a few threads of people complaining about the switchblade key opening up while still in their pockets. That has happened to me a bunch of times and it is annoying... I was just thinking, how many people die every year from having tire blowouts? Why hasn't the government required all tires to be runflats? __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-14-2014, 04:39 PM	#765
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Unfortunately, if GM did nothing about the key fob "issue" and a few more people "died" as a result, we'd all be up in arms about their lack of corrective action on the issue. That said, I'm not turning my fob's in... it's not like they are going to storm my house and demand them. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

06-14-2014, 04:47 PM	#766
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Nobody has died from this issue. __________________

06-14-2014, 05:09 PM	#770
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Here's about how much room I have. I sit rather close and I have the column rather low in my lap, but I still can't touch the fob with my knee unless I slouch even further. I'm 6'2" and I haven't had any issues for the 18,000 mile I put on my car. __________________