New Camaro Recall - Ignition Switch System / Key Fob

[Optimus Prime]

Originally Posted by LuSe4

It's kind of like when a dad finds out his kid was smoking and he makes him smoke an entire carton.

"Oh, you want a recalls, we will give you freaking recalls. How about a recall for leather seats that may burn your creamy thighs. We will be replacing all leather seats with live sheep with lots of soft wool to keep your tushy cool on those hot summer days."

or

"we will replace all engines with a bowl of guacamole to reduce accidents. Our internal investigations have revealed that accidents have been reduced by 98% once the "guacamole" recall has been performed."

LOL!!! Holy crap, that was hilarious! What an awesomely random idea...

But yeah, this is just ridiculous. I love the idea of a newly engineered retrofitted push-button start system, like what my wife has on her Cruze that costs $20k less than my Camaro, but I doubt that'll see the light of day. Like someone else alluded to, except for a very few exceptions, we've all been fine with our switchblade key fobs and Camaros for up to five years now, so thanks GM, but we'll continue to be ok.

Count me in as not participating. I hate extra keys. Which is funny, because wasn't the whole issue about extra weight on the keys in the ignition? And the solution is to make one key tool into two, where we'd all likely put them together as usual anyway, thus making it worse with the weight of the hanging key fob? Oy...

[Steve2150]

I kind of believe it is more a problem with the ignition lock itself then the fold out key in the FOB. The reason I say this is VW among others car companies had this key/fob design for many years and only GM has this problem. The fault is with the GM designed ignition lock itself, they are just applying a bandaid.

[CamaroTom]

So VW/Audi has been using this same style key for years with no issues. GM can't figure out how to make them work safely? Nice

[lsaterz28]

Have a 2009 G8 GT no problem, 2011 RS/SS no problem, will keep what i have.

[SSteven]

Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Grammar police do not read.
I might go the other way. I have aftermarket alarm and remote start start installed. I do not use fob key pad. It would mean losing a big clunky fob from my pocket.
They are bunch of use that has after market alarms the was trying to get rid of the fob and just use the key. Now is our chance to do this for free.
I wish they would go to a push start. My daughter BMW has it It uses a fob like ours You insert in a slot in the dash then push the button to stop and start the car..

This will work assuming they make it a smart key and put the chip in the key itself. Otherwise, the chip would be in the FOB (like it is now) we would still have to carry the FOB.

[DarthZL1]

Originally Posted by SS Jett

This is in other part of the forums and I wrote in them I'm not doing. It's stupid.

Yup. I'm with you.

[Jakey2SS]

Originally Posted by Indydriver

If you go in for service, I don't think you can keep them from doing the recall.

Yes you can, the dealer just has to document the day and time you declined the recall to protect themselves.

[KILLER74Z28]

I think what some people are missing is that the keys hanging down are what our knee hits and then they bind with the fob allowing it to be moved to the off position. At least that is what happened to me.

But still, easily corrected by removing the keys. Then there are no issues…

[SS Jett]

I guess CNN is covering this news now. This is stupid.

[DarthZL1]

Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

So VW/Audi has been using this same style key for years with no issues. GM can't figure out how to make them work safely? Nice

As did Dodge... and it's working as well as the Audi VW and Dodge's keys work. GM is just freaking out because of all the bad press they've had already with ignition things. It's stupid.

[Jason@JacFab]

I've always kind of disliked the Camaro key... Too big to put on a key chain imo, so it stays by itself... I don't think separating the fob from the key will solve my problem though, if those really are the replacements on post 76, they still look big and stupid, can't put them with any other keys on a key ring... The fob will get lost all the time it will just be a big PITA...

Damned if you do, and damned if you don't...

That said, over 4 years of Camaro ownership, 3 different Camaro's, and I have never hit the key with my knee. I'm 6'2.

I won't be taking the car in for the recall (unless they want to go to a push button setup).

[DarkneSS]

I'm keeping my awesome flippy key, no thanks! LOL

What happens though if I go to the dealer for other warranty work and refuse the recall? Will they hold my car until I agree? 0_o

[BlackinBlack]

Originally Posted by joeybsyc

Here's what they'll likely want to swap our switchblade keys for.
No thanks.

How is this?

Originally Posted by Denis

Yea my knee isn't even really near it that it would be a worry.

Any better than this? Seems like it is not going to fix the problem. The only real fix is going to be switching to Keyless start so that nothing sticks out were it can be bumped. It is great they are trying to fix an issue but at least fix it in a way that really would fix the issue.

[Steve2150]

Originally Posted by BluePhoenix

Exactly.

I look forward to seeing how many people overall are all up in arms over this, to where they can't wait to get their car's in to service to have the keys replaced. Not all 5th gen owners are as level headed as those posting in this thread.

Notice that this recall affects only the Camaro, even though Malibu, Cruze, Sonic, and Equinox all use the same switch blade keys as the Camaro.

Like I previously said, it is the ignition switch lock itself but GM would rather blame it on the fob and someones knees. What will GM's new excuse be when it happens to the new single key.