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Optimus · 06-28-2014, 05:52 PM

Not sure if this is old news or not but my dealer just told me I could sign a waiver and keep my original key with the switchblade key fob so that's what I plan on doing.

Z28bryan · 06-28-2014, 06:02 PM

Went to the service dept. today to get a leather wrapped steering wheel put on my 1LS and talked to the service manager about the recall. He stated you could decline the recall and keep your keys. Dont know how much truth is in this but i guess we'll find out.

Baer383 · 06-28-2014, 06:47 PM

I saw the new "key" set up today it is stupid they remove the key from the fob and don't put anything back but this small piece and the side is open like it has no key.
The new key with the fob on it the fob WILL hit your knee now.

Angrybird 12 · 06-28-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I saw the new "key" set up today it is stupid they remove the key from the fob and don't put anything back but this small piece and the side is open like it has no key.
The new key with the fob on it the fob WILL hit your knee now.

Really no different than having other keys hanging off the old setup, they can hit your knee too, but its a free swinging item not a solid connection so you will not be turning it off if you bump them with your knee...

Baer383 · 06-28-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Really no different than having other keys hanging off the old setup, they can hit your knee too, but its a free swinging item not a solid connection so you will not be turning it off if you bump them with your knee...

It is stupid as sh!t,it definitely looks like GM is CYA at the cost of having a nice key fob,and I don't hang any keys on my fob.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-28-2014, 07:06 PM

Hello Everyone,

We are here if you have any questions or concerns regarding recalls on your Camaros. Please send us a private message with your VIN if any help is needed!

Kristen A. (Assisting)
Chevrolet Customer Care

Baer383 · 06-28-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Hello Everyone,

We are here if you have any questions or concerns regarding recalls on your Camaros. Please send us a private message with your VIN if any help is needed!

Kristen A. (Assisting)
Chevrolet Customer Care

If I get my key fixed b/c of the recall can I get some diminished valve on my car.

Philar299 · 06-28-2014, 07:15 PM

I dont think you will be able to help.. My car is at the dealer waiting for keys..

45thCamaro · 06-28-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Really no different than having other keys hanging off the old setup, they can hit your knee too, but its a free swinging item not a solid connection so you will not be turning it off if you bump them with your knee...

Only difference is that you'll have the gynormous fob as just a remote now. They should have reworked this better. Or like stated previous install a push to turn ignition.

Caddyroger · 06-28-2014, 09:49 PM

Ok I am going to ask this What would you have done to get a new fob to the owners. They could have used the Silverado, Impala or other GM separate fob and key. The only problem is this no one is going to like it. One will say the Silverado FOBis ugly others will say the Impala FOB is ugly. My self I bought a Camaro not the key. Some of you sounds like you paid $40000 for the key and got the Camaro as a option.

XR80David · 06-29-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Ok I am going to ask this What would you done to get a new fob. Theyt could have used the Silverado, Impala or other GM separate fob and key. The only problem is this no is going to like it. On will say the Silverado is ugly other will say the Impala is ugly. My self I bought a Camaro not the key. Some of you sounds like you paid $40000 for the key and got the Camaro as a option.

Dude you've got some serious grammar/word usage problems there...you need to fix that, doesn't make any sense.

Ph3lix004 · 06-29-2014, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfred15

Houston here, picking up my car tonight. Could not avoid getting the key separated from the remote.

Houston here also. Simply told the service manager i wanted to refuse the recall and keep the switchblade keys and they let me take my new 2014 home same day. All i had to do was sign a piece of paper.

Norm Peterson · 06-29-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Caddyroger

They could have used the Silverado, Impala or other GM separate fob and key.

Has it occurred to anybody else that if Chevy had done it that way in the first place (with some Camaro-specific design), this thread would be a fraction of its current length (and, no doubt. controversy).

Norm

DarthZL1 · 06-29-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Has it occurred to anybody else that if Chevy had done it that way in the first place (with some Camaro-specific design), this thread would be a fraction of its current length (and, no doubt. controversy).

Norm

No. This thread wouldn't exist. There would be no asinine meaningless recall.

Same thing could have been said if they gave the Camaro the option of the proximity start. Or link the start to the owners brainwaves. Or make the Camaro so it was always running and you had to solve math problems to get in. Same thing would have happened if they never made the Camaro.

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06-28-2014, 06:02 PM	#1906
Z28bryan Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Posts: 162	Went to the service dept. today to get a leather wrapped steering wheel put on my 1LS and talked to the service manager about the recall. He stated you could decline the recall and keep your keys. Dont know how much truth is in this but i guess we'll find out. __________________ 1981 Camaro Z28 (SOLD), 1987 Camaro (SOLD) 2000 Camaro (SOLD), 2002 Camaro Z28 (SOLD) ----------------- 2014 Camaro -----------------------

06-28-2014, 07:15 PM	#1912
Philar299 Drives: 2021 Forte GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 455	I dont think you will be able to help.. My car is at the dealer waiting for keys.. __________________ If the whole world was blind, how many people would you impress? Previous cars: 2014 V6 Spring Edition 2018 WRX 2022 K5 2022 Stinger

06-28-2014, 09:49 PM	#1914
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	Ok I am going to ask this What would you have done to get a new fob to the owners. They could have used the Silverado, Impala or other GM separate fob and key. The only problem is this no one is going to like it. One will say the Silverado FOBis ugly others will say the Impala FOB is ugly. My self I bought a Camaro not the key. Some of you sounds like you paid $40000 for the key and got the Camaro as a option. __________________ Caddy Last edited by Caddyroger; 06-29-2014 at 01:58 AM.

06-28-2014, 05:52 PM	#1905
Optimus Drives: Former 2010 and 2013 Camaro owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Warwick, NY Posts: 145	Not sure if this is old news or not but my dealer just told me I could sign a waiver and keep my original key with the switchblade key fob so that's what I plan on doing.

06-28-2014, 06:47 PM	#1907
Baer383 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 668	I saw the new "key" set up today it is stupid they remove the key from the fob and don't put anything back but this small piece and the side is open like it has no key. The new key with the fob on it the fob WILL hit your knee now.

06-28-2014, 07:06 PM	#1910
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	Hello Everyone, We are here if you have any questions or concerns regarding recalls on your Camaros. Please send us a private message with your VIN if any help is needed! Kristen A. (Assisting) Chevrolet Customer Care