Camaro Key Recall - Will we be able to keep the original keys?

[2010_Black_Stallion]

Originally Posted by lbedrock1

Wondering if we can ask to get push button starts installed instead?

That would be nice It will resolve the issue with the knee hitting the key.

[Ringo64]

Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

This sux, GM. You blew it AGAIN!
GM Customer Service reps feel free to comment.

I'm sorry GM, that key looks like you didn't even try. Looks like someone just said "Ah, what's in the parts bin today?"

[EastWood-SS]

hahaha... wow. yeah, not getting one of those anytime soon.

[pickwithaustin]

Originally Posted by Swacer

You don't "have" to do anything. It's your car.

Exactly. EXACTLY.

[11TexaSS]

I'd even pay a portion to get a push button installed.

[amz]

Not gonna do it.

[jason25]

VW has had the switchblade key for years and no one has had any accidents, I thought the other gm cars ignition problem stemmed from to much on the key ring, so separate the key and have the fob hanging down? Sounds stupid to me.

[Evergreen6]

Originally Posted by jason25

VW has had the switchblade key for years and no one has had any accidents, I thought the other gm cars ignition problem stemmed from to much on the key ring, so separate the key and have the fob hanging down? Sounds stupid to me.

Two different issues.

One is the torque specification in the tumbler being too low where heavy keyrings and other keys can knock the ignition out of "run" position. This is the big issue in the Cobalt recalls right now

The issue with the Camaro is that the switchblade keyfob has been determined to be in too close proximity to many taller drivers' knees. The driver could knock the key out of the run position by hitting the key itself.

The switchblade key on VW's is a different manufacturer and the ignition switch is different, and also the placement on the column and distance away from drivers' knees are much farther.

[jason25]

Originally Posted by Evergreen6

Two different issues.

One is the torque specification in the tumbler being too low where heavy keyrings and other keys can knock the ignition out of "run" position. This is the big issue in the Cobalt recalls right now

The issue with the Camaro is that the switchblade keyfob has been determined to be in too close proximity to many taller drivers' knees. The driver could knock the key out of the run position by hitting the key itself.

The switchblade key on VW's is a different manufacturer and the ignition switch is different, and also the placement on the column and distance away from drivers' knees are much farther.

Ok, thanks for the info. I am a short person so hitting the key fob isn't going to happen and I am not doing the recall, I will always leave my spare at home.

[maddoggyusa]

you haven't seen the worst of it. they remove the switchblade from the key fob and it's just open now... looks really bad

[CHMSC]

Looks like crap, GM needs to do better than this cheap crappy fix!

[M3hta1]

Are you ****ing serious? I spent over $30,000 on my car and this is the thanks I get. This bullshit of an excuse and customer service. WOW GM you should be installing push start to begin with but this?

[BATMOB1LE]

I was expecting a new fob and a sperate key and I was pissed about that... An empty looking fob plus a key is even worse! Who decided on this at GM?! Really?! Talk about GM not giving a shit.

[BowtieOrDie]

Originally Posted by ZED SLED

For most of us this leads to what is known as a case of anal glaucoma (I just don't see my ass doing that). I'll put it off as long as possible, but since it's a safety recall you likely won't have a choice if you go in for service. I'll give up one key and use it as a spare for service days. However, I've yet to receive a recall notice. My Equinox uses the same type of key and I haven't seen anything about a recall for that.

I read in another forum that in order for Chevrolet to do the recall, and give you the redesign key, that you have to hand over both sets of keys and proof of ownership. Not sure if that has changed