GM Ignition Key Recall (See the new key here)

[Darwood]

Originally Posted by Philar299

I dont think so.. But if you do hit your key by any chance while driving and crash.. it will be on you.

I'm more than ok with that.

[RobertRS]

I like how GM provided a picture of a pin punch to inform the techs how to remove a drift pin. LOL

[Philar299]

Originally Posted by Darwood

I'm more than ok with that.

I only see it being an issue for those that get distracted and try to get things from the back seat while driving..

[Low Saturn]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Maybe we should have a thread for Instructions only stupid people need.

Start one. I'll meet you there.

[Camaro_Corvette]

And the thread goes to nowhere.

[Majic]

If you notice ... there is still no key part number. Dealers can't order parts without that number!!! WHAT A CROCK

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Since it's been decided it's a safety issue (no matter if you think it is or not) the company that makes it could also be held liable if there ever was an issue. I don't think anyone would want that responsibility.

All you need is a disclaimer at checkout that says:

By checking this box you understand that this product is for off-road use only and not intended for vehicles driven on roads. [X Company] are not responsible for use of our product nor are we to be held liable for anything that happens to you while using said product.

[caramaro1969]

i am not changing mine, i drove my car 12 hours the other day coming back home from hot rod power tour and out of boredom i tried and tried to get anywhere close to the fob in the ignition. nope. notta. i'm 5'7 and i seriously think maybe a very short person that drives with the seat all the way up may be the only issue here. my mom is 5 foot and drives a cts and i cant drive it with my knees up on the dash SMH.....

[Lance455]

So with this new key would we have to have the fob on us to start the car or is the chip in the key so we wouldn't have to carry both on us. Sometime it just handy with the key but would like to know if both would need to be present for a short drive for what ever reason

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Lance455

So with this new key would we have to have the fob on us to start the car or is the chip in the key so we wouldn't have to carry both on us. Sometime it just handy with the key but would like to know if both would need to be present for a short drive for what ever reason

I think the chip is going to be in the key. The instructions call for the new keys to be programmed, as far as I know that would be the only reason.

[jeffa]

The recall instructions are very interesting as GM originally was going to send the dealers pre-cut keys matching with a car's VIN number, as a lot of dealers do not have the key cutting machines. So, if your dealer does not have the $6500 key cutting machine, then what? How do you get cut keys? Has anybody REALLY sat down and thought this recall through....guess not....

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by jeffa

The recall instructions are very interesting as GM originally was going to send the dealers pre-cut keys matching with a car's VIN number, as a lot of dealers do not have the key cutting machines. So, if your dealer does not have the $6500 key cutting machine, then what? How do you get cut keys? Has anybody REALLY sat down and thought this recall through....guess not....

From the posts on here I think the dealers cutting keys already are doing it on their own with generic blanks.

[maddoggyusa]

I'm amazed they didn't change the cylinder to ensure customer doesn't use any additional keys they may have.

yea that is an ancient key with chip inside... my 2004's use that key.

[tekteq]

this recall should be for people over 7' tall only...