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DefiantXSoldier · 06-26-2014, 06:58 PM

Update from my dealership...

Tomorrow I will be picking up my 2014 2SS/RS/1LE that was ordered a long time ago and has been held for ransom at the dealership since the day I signed my contract on 6/17. Before I signed my contract and traded in my 2010 2SS/RS I told them that I absolutely do not want the switchblade keys swapped out for the recall key.

I talked to them today and have gotten the okay from their GM rep to allow me to pick up my car tomorrow with 3-4 sets of keys. The 2 original switchblade keys (fobs attached) and 1 or 2 of the recall keys with it's own fob. I will be signing a paper as well acknowledging that there is a recall on the car and that I will be choosing to not participate. But to cover their ass which is fine by me, they will be giving me the recall key as well.

This post is to inform any other new owner out there that there is a way to keep your original keys. I will post back tomorrow with proof to silence the doubters.

10 2SS/RS 6M · 06-26-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred15

I does not look bad, but the hole where the original key was serves not purpose. It looks as if you messed up your key and decided on a cheap repair instead of buying a new key/fob. That is what bothers me, not the overall look, that's ok.

Then I'm back to the switchblade key vote for me.
If they left the key in, even if it's a blank one, it would look better. If they want to give me another key, I'll take it, but the original key/fob stays with me.

Angrybird 12 · 06-26-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 10 2SS/RS 6M

Then I'm back to the switchblade key vote for me.
If they left the key in, even if it's a blank one, it would look better. If they want to give me another key, I'll take it, but the original key/fob stays with me.

I went on EBay and ordered a replacement cover that includes a blank key, you can always put the guts from your fob in one of these, it was only $8.99 shipped.

Camero5 · 06-26-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I went on EBay and ordered a replacement cover that includes a blank key, you can always put the guts from your fob in one of these, it was only $8.99 shipped.

For $15 more you could have gotten the complete remote. Lol. Just ordered it with free shipping for $22

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Ganymede · 06-26-2014, 07:40 PM

So, I've been following this forum since I put down my first down payment for a new car on my 2014 RS 2LT on June 14th, I was told then that I would have the car on Monday or Tuesday (which clearly wasn't true ). I've tried to be a good sport about the whole situation by not bugging them assuming they would update me if any new information arose. But that was a week ago...so I called for an update on my car that I can barely go 10 minutes without thinking about; and was told (today) that they are awaiting shipment still and that I should know what's going ...next week.....possibly the week after... I have asked if there are any contracts that I could sign to negate liability from them and I was told that this is not possible. I am also not happy with key...but at this point I don't even care...I just want my car

Btw thanks for all the update guys, I would be in the dark without this forum.

Angrybird 12 · 06-26-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Camero5

For $15 more you could have gotten the complete remote. Lol. Just ordered it with free shipping for $22

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For $17.98 you can get two cases to fix both your fobs and if your fobs are working now why spend over twice as much for something you don't need?

Camero5 · 06-26-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

For $17.98 you can get two cases to fix both your fobs and if your fobs are working now why spend over twice as much for something you don't need?

True... My second fob is still brand new. I actually bought the third fob when the speculation early on was they would replace the entire fob but now it looks like just the key is being replaced and fob stays the same.

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DevilDawg44 · 06-26-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganymede

So, I've been following this forum since I put down my first down payment for a new car on my 2014 RS 2LT on June 14th, I was told then that I would have the car on Monday or Tuesday (which clearly wasn't true ). I've tried to be a good sport about the whole situation by not bugging them assuming they would update me if any new information arose. But that was a week ago...so I called for an update on my car that I can barely go 10 minutes without thinking about; and was told (today) that they are awaiting shipment still and that I should know what's going ...next week.....possibly the week after... I have asked if there are any contracts that I could sign to negate liability from them and I was told that this is not possible. I am also not happy with key...but at this point I don't even care...I just want my car

Btw thanks for all the update guys, I would be in the dark without this forum.

I too just received a call from my salesman advising me that I can pick up my baby tomorrow, as long as I sign a wavier holding them harmless and that I can return later to have the recall completed.

Bobsled · 06-26-2014, 08:07 PM

So is the recal official now? Last time I checked in here (almost a week), dealers knew nothing about it.

SSteven · 06-26-2014, 08:43 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271224743459

It's a pair of blank keys for $10 shipped and it comes from California. I just ordered a set, so I can put them in my FOBs whenever I do the recall.

Angrybird 12 · 06-26-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Camero5

True... My second fob is still brand new. I actually bought the third fob when the speculation early on was they would replace the entire fob but now it looks like just the key is being replaced and fob stays the same.

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I bought mine basically just to have something to experiment with. Just to see what I can come up with as a use for the flip out part they are leaving.

45thCamaro · 06-26-2014, 08:57 PM

I still think a house key would be awesome.

Angrybird 12 · 06-26-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 45thCamaro

I still think a house key would be awesome.

That's a good idea, unfortunately not in my case, my house has a fingerprint reader lock..no key.

stevebern · 06-26-2014, 09:22 PM

Strangest thing happened to me. I signed the papers on an in stock Camaro last Thursday. Dealership told me I wouldn't be able to take it home because of the recall. (they didn't even know what it was for I had to tell them) I spent this week calling Chevy and the dealership only to find out that it will take weeks to months to finally get new keys.....I call yesterday and ask if any update and they say well your car is not on the recall list so come pick it up. I picked it up today and they gave me the car with the same switchblade keys! I have no idea what happened, maybe they recalled the recall......

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06-26-2014, 08:07 PM	#1857
Bobsled Drives: 2012 Victory Red 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 167	So is the recal official now? Last time I checked in here (almost a week), dealers knew nothing about it. __________________

06-26-2014, 08:43 PM	#1858
SSteven Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 411	$10 solution to fix the gap after the recall http://www.ebay.com/itm/271224743459 It's a pair of blank keys for $10 shipped and it comes from California. I just ordered a set, so I can put them in my FOBs whenever I do the recall. __________________ 2013 ZL1 (purchased 3/2017 with 5k miles) - Black/Auto/Nav/Sunroof/Rotofab CAI/RDP tuned/1 7/8" LT Speed Engineering Headers w/TSP HF Cats/NPP with 3-way control switch/HD-Link Previous Camaro (sold 11/2015): 2012 2SS - Auto/RS/Black/Sunroof/MyLink Nav/SP 1 7/8" LT Headers w/HF Cats/Hybrid SW Retro Catback w/Borla Pro XS Mufflers/ADM Dyno Tune/C.A.I. CAI/Vmax Spiral Ported Throttle Body/APEX Catch Can/275x4 Squared Wheel Setup/Custom Fit Full Size Spare/Ceramic Tint Replaced with 2013 Black Dodge Charger SRT8

06-26-2014, 06:58 PM	#1849
DefiantXSoldier Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/1LE NPP Recaros Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 323 View My Garage	Update from my dealership... Tomorrow I will be picking up my 2014 2SS/RS/1LE that was ordered a long time ago and has been held for ransom at the dealership since the day I signed my contract on 6/17. Before I signed my contract and traded in my 2010 2SS/RS I told them that I absolutely do not want the switchblade keys swapped out for the recall key. I talked to them today and have gotten the okay from their GM rep to allow me to pick up my car tomorrow with 3-4 sets of keys. The 2 original switchblade keys (fobs attached) and 1 or 2 of the recall keys with it's own fob. I will be signing a paper as well acknowledging that there is a recall on the car and that I will be choosing to not participate. But to cover their ass which is fine by me, they will be giving me the recall key as well. This post is to inform any other new owner out there that there is a way to keep your original keys. I will post back tomorrow with proof to silence the doubters.

06-26-2014, 07:40 PM	#1853
Ganymede Drives: 2014 2LT Camaro RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	So, I've been following this forum since I put down my first down payment for a new car on my 2014 RS 2LT on June 14th, I was told then that I would have the car on Monday or Tuesday (which clearly wasn't true ). I've tried to be a good sport about the whole situation by not bugging them assuming they would update me if any new information arose. But that was a week ago...so I called for an update on my car that I can barely go 10 minutes without thinking about; and was told (today) that they are awaiting shipment still and that I should know what's going ...next week.....possibly the week after... I have asked if there are any contracts that I could sign to negate liability from them and I was told that this is not possible. I am also not happy with key...but at this point I don't even care...I just want my car Btw thanks for all the update guys, I would be in the dark without this forum.

06-26-2014, 08:57 PM	#1860
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,421	I still think a house key would be awesome.

06-26-2014, 09:22 PM	#1862
stevebern Drives: 2014 2ls Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 1	Strangest thing happened to me. I signed the papers on an in stock Camaro last Thursday. Dealership told me I wouldn't be able to take it home because of the recall. (they didn't even know what it was for I had to tell them) I spent this week calling Chevy and the dealership only to find out that it will take weeks to months to finally get new keys.....I call yesterday and ask if any update and they say well your car is not on the recall list so come pick it up. I picked it up today and they gave me the car with the same switchblade keys! I have no idea what happened, maybe they recalled the recall......