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markgws6 · 06-19-2014, 03:40 PM

People with longer legs may have a problem with this. I'm 6' and I could easily turn the car off by hitting the key with my knee. I was surprised how easy it was to do actually.

However: I had to have my steering wheel in the "lowest and most extended" position and be sitting fairly close (too close?) to the steering wheel... But I suppose since it is so easy to do that is what surprised me. Edit: It only took me 1 try to shut it off unlike the OP's video.

markgws6 · 06-19-2014, 03:48 PM

Shouldn't this thread be moved to the "General" section instead of Z/28 specific since it affects all new Camaros?

RobertRS · 06-19-2014, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JakesdurangoSS

I bought a 14 SS this weekend. Didn't know about the stop sale until the papers were signed. I wasn't very happy with not being able to take the car home. Well I got the call tonight saying I can pick it up tomorrow. I will post on what they did or didn't do when I leave the dealers lot.

I'm still anxious to hear back from Jake on this.

Dupree878 · 06-19-2014, 03:54 PM

The solution for idiots who have too much crap hanging from their key chains and are cutting their car off with their knee is to switch the switchblade key for an old 2 piece design where the remote and the key are separate pieces.

I will not be taking my car in for the recall. I like the all in one design. We never heard about this problem with the Volkswagen and Mercedes. I hate that it's not politically correct to just come out and tell people they're being stupid and it's not the car's fault.

If they were switching to a push button style I would take it in, but the last thing I'm going to put up with is more crap in my pocket everyday.

Darwood · 06-19-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertRS

I'm still anxious to hear back from Jake on this.

Me too...

jcamaro37f · 06-19-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Darwood

Me too...

"They" have taken him away...

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NJScorpio · 06-19-2014, 03:57 PM

I don't think this recall is about keychains being too heavy, but about people's knees hitting the key fob and...somehow...turning the car off?

I'm tempted to try doing this to myself, to see how easily it happens.

slick rick · 06-19-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by markgws6

Shouldn't this thread be moved to the "General" section instead of Z/28 specific since it affects all new Camaros?

It'll be merged with the other thread

skipinminn · 06-19-2014, 04:01 PM

Now the Impalas are included.

Software Guy · 06-19-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MrStarhouse

This is crazy.

This in Sweden, Europe. I ordered a 2SS/RS in September last year, with delivery in May, then its been delayed.

Finally it. Arrived in port in Sweden this Monday, i've even recieved the license plate number.

Now though they tell me its not allowed onwards from the harbour until the stop is lifted. If it had arrived 1/2 week earlier I would have got it. :(

Does anyone have any idea about how long it will take until they lift the stop? Are we talking days, weeks or months?

There is no word yet. My dealer is checking multiple times a day with GM but they are mum on the issue.

NJBourne23 · 06-19-2014, 04:05 PM

This has been talked about over and over. I feel you OP but Admins just posted a message saying you will be whipped with a wet noodle and hog tied or something to that effect if you don't post in the right subforum. This goes with the rest of the warranty stuff i think. Just don't want to see this topic brought up and ranted on again. I certainly don't want to see you hog ties either.... :-)

Dupree878 · 06-19-2014, 04:05 PM

It's about all the junk hanging from it and that's what people's knees hit. I've actually had it happen to me while driving my roommate's car

Since the fob part has so much mass and sticks out farther than a normal key head it's easier to flip it off

alaskacamaro · 06-19-2014, 04:06 PM

I'm 6"1 and don't see how its even possible to bump my key while in a normal driving position. Not a recall I will participate in, especially if the solution is to downgrade my key...

I own an audi that uses the same key style. Don't see them recalling anything. Guess GM damage control is gone hyper sensitive.

rich3fan · 06-19-2014, 04:07 PM

Seriously. Seriously? Another thread?

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06-19-2014, 03:40 PM	#1317
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	People with longer legs may have a problem with this. I'm 6' and I could easily turn the car off by hitting the key with my knee. I was surprised how easy it was to do actually. However: I had to have my steering wheel in the "lowest and most extended" position and be sitting fairly close (too close?) to the steering wheel... But I suppose since it is so easy to do that is what surprised me. Edit: It only took me 1 try to shut it off unlike the OP's video. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

06-19-2014, 03:48 PM	#1318
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Shouldn't this thread be moved to the "General" section instead of Z/28 specific since it affects all new Camaros? __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

06-19-2014, 03:54 PM	#1320
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	Recall replaces switchblade key for old key+separate remote The solution for idiots who have too much crap hanging from their key chains and are cutting their car off with their knee is to switch the switchblade key for an old 2 piece design where the remote and the key are separate pieces. I will not be taking my car in for the recall. I like the all in one design. We never heard about this problem with the Volkswagen and Mercedes. I hate that it's not politically correct to just come out and tell people they're being stupid and it's not the car's fault. If they were switching to a push button style I would take it in, but the last thing I'm going to put up with is more crap in my pocket everyday. __________________

06-19-2014, 04:05 PM	#1327
NJBourne23 Master of Nothings Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 691 View My Garage	This has been talked about over and over. I feel you OP but Admins just posted a message saying you will be whipped with a wet noodle and hog tied or something to that effect if you don't post in the right subforum. This goes with the rest of the warranty stuff i think. Just don't want to see this topic brought up and ranted on again. I certainly don't want to see you hog ties either.... :-) __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS

06-19-2014, 03:57 PM	#1323
NJScorpio Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,122	I don't think this recall is about keychains being too heavy, but about people's knees hitting the key fob and...somehow...turning the car off? I'm tempted to try doing this to myself, to see how easily it happens.

06-19-2014, 04:01 PM	#1325
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	Now the Impalas are included.

06-19-2014, 04:05 PM	#1328
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	It's about all the junk hanging from it and that's what people's knees hit. I've actually had it happen to me while driving my roommate's car Since the fob part has so much mass and sticks out farther than a normal key head it's easier to flip it off __________________

06-19-2014, 04:06 PM	#1329
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	I'm 6"1 and don't see how its even possible to bump my key while in a normal driving position. Not a recall I will participate in, especially if the solution is to downgrade my key... I own an audi that uses the same key style. Don't see them recalling anything. Guess GM damage control is gone hyper sensitive.

06-19-2014, 04:07 PM	#1330
rich3fan What's this button do? Drives: 2019 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 1,364	Seriously. Seriously? Another thread? __________________ 2019 Black & Red & Silver 2SS - Bone Stock