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pilotscottb · 12-08-2011, 04:41 PM

So I get out of my car today and hit lock on my FOB. Nothing happens so I think it is a dead battery. I lock my car using the inside lock switch. I come out of the store and nothing worked. Of course the FOB did not work but neither would the key! I tried the key numerous times but it would not turn(to the left) AT ALL!!! After about 1 hour, and switching the battery in the FOB, and trying my spare FOB, the door worked with the key.

I know this is a crazy story but it happened. Has anyone else experienced this. It was cold and embarrassing standing there trying to unlock my car. Once I got my car home I tried the FOB numerous times and it works like brand new!!

Crazy stuff!!

The Stig · 12-08-2011, 04:44 PM

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RED DEMON SS · 12-08-2011, 04:45 PM

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geaux_tigerss · 12-08-2011, 05:08 PM

I had the same issue. Once. I am nearly a year in this car. I was at work and must have hit lock a dozen times. Nothing.

Got in the car, started it, killed it again, tried lock, nothing.

I gave up and walked into work with car unlocked.

I drove home after work and everything worked perfectly again. Have not had the issue since, and it's been months.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 12-09-2011, 10:59 AM

If all else fails, pilot, I would suggest getting everything checked over by your dealer, especially if you can get the vehicle to reproduce this issue in front of them. I hope this isn't a serious or reoccurring issue for you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

midnighter · 12-09-2011, 11:01 AM

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Blown 386 · 12-10-2011, 12:28 AM

i have had this issue before last few days. it has only happened to me when its been extremely cold outside. i would hit the button on the fob and nothing, i ended up switching to my spare key and haven't had the problem come up again yet. ill report back if it does it again with the spare key.

12-08-2011, 04:41 PM	#1
pilotscottb Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 83	Crazy Door/FOB/??? So I get out of my car today and hit lock on my FOB. Nothing happens so I think it is a dead battery. I lock my car using the inside lock switch. I come out of the store and nothing worked. Of course the FOB did not work but neither would the key! I tried the key numerous times but it would not turn(to the left) AT ALL!!! After about 1 hour, and switching the battery in the FOB, and trying my spare FOB, the door worked with the key. I know this is a crazy story but it happened. Has anyone else experienced this. It was cold and embarrassing standing there trying to unlock my car. Once I got my car home I tried the FOB numerous times and it works like brand new!! Crazy stuff!!

12-08-2011, 04:44 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Moved. Who wants to guess what the correct subforum is for this thread? __________________

12-08-2011, 04:45 PM	#3
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	Camaro Issues / Problems \| Warranty Discussions \| TSB and Recalls __________________

12-08-2011, 05:08 PM	#4
geaux_tigerss Drives: 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 740	I had the same issue. Once. I am nearly a year in this car. I was at work and must have hit lock a dozen times. Nothing. Got in the car, started it, killed it again, tried lock, nothing. I gave up and walked into work with car unlocked. I drove home after work and everything worked perfectly again. Have not had the issue since, and it's been months. __________________ 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Summit White 6" Lift, 37x13.50R24's

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12-09-2011, 10:59 AM	#5
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,327	If all else fails, pilot, I would suggest getting everything checked over by your dealer, especially if you can get the vehicle to reproduce this issue in front of them. I hope this isn't a serious or reoccurring issue for you. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

12-10-2011, 12:28 AM	#7
Blown 386 Drives: 2010 victory red 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 202	i have had this issue before last few days. it has only happened to me when its been extremely cold outside. i would hit the button on the fob and nothing, i ended up switching to my spare key and haven't had the problem come up again yet. ill report back if it does it again with the spare key.