so.... they took my switchblade key (for recall) :( - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

13umble13ee · 07-14-2014, 01:18 PM

Brought my car in for some rubber and oil change and while I was giving my info a clerk mentioned the recall. I smiled and said firmly but politely I am going to opt out of the new key and I will be happy to sign the waver saying so.

Went to pick up my car this morning and what do you know my switch blade is gone and the ugly key is there in all its non glory form. I walk to the desk and show my receipt that showed I in fact opted out of the recall and demanded to know why I no longer have my switchblade. They apologized with all sincerity and promised to fix it. except now GM is refusing to re key the car! They are saying they can't change back.

RubberChicken · 07-14-2014, 01:20 PM

Oh... I'd be pissed. I doubt I would ever do business with that dealership again.

Dwarfey · 07-14-2014, 01:20 PM

Looks like your next oil change should be free.....

CamaroKid300 · 07-14-2014, 01:32 PM

I'd go ballistic.

Mean Green Z28 · 07-14-2014, 01:36 PM

That's some bullshit!

Typing fat fingered on my GS3...excuse any sfelling mitcakes

nyrfan · 07-14-2014, 01:45 PM

huh

, the car did not have to be re-keyed. Tell them to go in the back and get the key they took off you fob and put it back on.

Also, you still have the 2nd fob correct?

jeffa · 07-14-2014, 01:50 PM

I would be talking to the general manager or the owner of this dealership....there is no way they can legally do what they did after you signed the waiver.

If they can't get you the switchblade keyfobs, it would take more than a free oil change to make me happy.....

TommyTheCat · 07-14-2014, 01:54 PM

try to get a full refund and have them pay back for buying the replacement key online. i'd be pissed

djpelosi · 07-14-2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

huh

, the car did not have to be re-keyed. Tell them to go in the back and get the key they took off you fob and put it back on.

Also, you still have the 2nd fob correct?

They probably de-programmed all previous switchblade key fobs from the car.

OP: Go to http://www.keylessentryremotefob.com and call their number as their website is kind of messed up at the moment. They can sell you a Camaro key fob with a blank key on it, then all you have to do is take it to a locksmith to get it cut. You can program it to the car yourself... there are several tutorials on google for this. I think they are about $70 on that website including the flash program which is required.

*mlee* · 07-14-2014, 02:13 PM

Oh Boy... This sucks...

trashmanssd · 07-14-2014, 02:26 PM

Just another example why I do my own maintenance and I would never buy tires from dealer at there usual mark up I can find and pick out the exact tire I want and have them delivered and installed at one the local chains for way cheaper money. Maybe some dealers are better then other but I don't want to find out. Its like going out to get seafood at some chain restaurant thinking well some times it great and some times I get projectile vomiting form the food poisoning. I am not rolling those dice.

Dealers work is ussualy good its just the BS you have to go through I save them for last resort. If i can't fix it or good local shop that I trust can't I am stuck with the dealer. I just make sure I am good and lubed before I go in because i know whats coming and its going to hurt.

rich3fan · 07-14-2014, 02:40 PM

I'm due for an oil change. Think I'll do it myself, despite the 100 degree Texas heat.

TheSmokingSuns · 07-14-2014, 07:24 PM

Just went to Chevy today for an oil change and opted out successfully. Still have my lovely keys

Jeff_SS · 07-14-2014, 08:53 PM

Just buy a blank off ebay, and then buy a blank of the metal piece, and have a keysmith or whatever recut it into the blank, and then reprogram it to your car. Should be like $50 total.
That's what I'll do if I ever have to do the recall.

07-14-2014, 01:18 PM	#1
13umble13ee Drives: 2012 1LS V6 LFX Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 134	so.... they took my switchblade key (for recall) :( Brought my car in for some rubber and oil change and while I was giving my info a clerk mentioned the recall. I smiled and said firmly but politely I am going to opt out of the new key and I will be happy to sign the waver saying so. Went to pick up my car this morning and what do you know my switch blade is gone and the ugly key is there in all its non glory form. I walk to the desk and show my receipt that showed I in fact opted out of the recall and demanded to know why I no longer have my switchblade. They apologized with all sincerity and promised to fix it. except now GM is refusing to re key the car! They are saying they can't change back.

07-14-2014, 01:20 PM	#2
RubberChicken Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT w white Rally Stripes Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 396 View My Garage	Oh... I'd be pissed. I doubt I would ever do business with that dealership again. __________________

07-14-2014, 01:20 PM	#3
Dwarfey Drives: 2011 1LT A/T Black w/ Red Stripes Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: La Verne, CA (So Cal) Posts: 279	Looks like your next oil change should be free..... __________________ 2011 1LT Camaro A/T -MRT v2.0 Exhaust -Painted Red Racing Stripes -Volant Cold Air Intake -Painted Red Interior Accents -Anzo Projector Headlights w/ Oracle White/Red Halos -Black Bowties -Rockford Fosgate 10" Sub w/ 1000W Kenwood Amp -ZL1 Spoiler - Gloss Black Powder-coated 20" SS Wheels

07-14-2014, 01:32 PM	#4
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	I'd go ballistic. __________________ Stock...For Now.

07-14-2014, 01:36 PM	#5
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	That's some bullshit! Typing fat fingered on my GS3...excuse any sfelling mitcakes __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

07-14-2014, 01:45 PM	#6
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	huh, the car did not have to be re-keyed. Tell them to go in the back and get the key they took off you fob and put it back on. Also, you still have the 2nd fob correct? __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

07-14-2014, 01:50 PM	#7
jeffa Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Ashen Gray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 585	I would be talking to the general manager or the owner of this dealership....there is no way they can legally do what they did after you signed the waiver. If they can't get you the switchblade keyfobs, it would take more than a free oil change to make me happy.....

07-14-2014, 01:54 PM	#8
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	try to get a full refund and have them pay back for buying the replacement key online. i'd be pissed

07-14-2014, 02:13 PM	#10
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,505 View My Garage	Oh Boy... This sucks... __________________

07-14-2014, 02:26 PM	#11
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	Just another example why I do my own maintenance and I would never buy tires from dealer at there usual mark up I can find and pick out the exact tire I want and have them delivered and installed at one the local chains for way cheaper money. Maybe some dealers are better then other but I don't want to find out. Its like going out to get seafood at some chain restaurant thinking well some times it great and some times I get projectile vomiting form the food poisoning. I am not rolling those dice. Dealers work is ussualy good its just the BS you have to go through I save them for last resort. If i can't fix it or good local shop that I trust can't I am stuck with the dealer. I just make sure I am good and lubed before I go in because i know whats coming and its going to hurt.

07-14-2014, 02:40 PM	#12
rich3fan What's this button do? Drives: 2019 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 1,364	I'm due for an oil change. Think I'll do it myself, despite the 100 degree Texas heat. __________________ 2019 Black & Red & Silver 2SS - Bone Stock

07-14-2014, 07:24 PM	#13
TheSmokingSuns Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 640	Just went to Chevy today for an oil change and opted out successfully. Still have my lovely keys

07-14-2014, 08:53 PM	#14
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Just buy a blank off ebay, and then buy a blank of the metal piece, and have a keysmith or whatever recut it into the blank, and then reprogram it to your car. Should be like $50 total. That's what I'll do if I ever have to do the recall. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)