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SS Jett · 06-13-2014, 10:45 AM

What about the other GM vehicles that uses the same type of key? Why aren't they include in recall?

JR 1 · 06-13-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve2150

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.

Buckbo · 06-13-2014, 10:48 AM

Keeping mine too.

Evergreen6 · 06-13-2014, 10:49 AM

I think the people behind this recall are morons. Please tell me how separating the key and the fob is a safety benefit when the "recall solution" is to have something else dangling from an already ridiculously low ignition switch location. I'm a tall dude and for exactly this reason, I do not have anything attached to my Camaro key because anything hanging off of it will come into contact with my knee and/or leg.

Clearly, we've learned absolutely nothing from the Cobalt lawsuits and recalls.

Way to go, GM. WAY TO GO.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-13-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate33

has happened to me...2x's

im 6-4 and knees close to steering column. First time...went to adjust position in seat and hit key and it shutoff. Not cool when going 75 in left lane on rt 78 in NJ

Hey Nate33,

I can imagine how shocking that must have been. I apologize that you experienced this and I am happy that you are okay. If there is anything we can answer for you, feel free to send us a PM with your full contact info and VIN.

Jonathan A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

AllBlackSS · 06-13-2014, 10:49 AM

Keeping

DrivinLikeABoss · 06-13-2014, 10:50 AM

What are those metallic things hanging from your key fob? Extra Keys?

Just kidding.

I hate having anything gingling or dangling so I personally choose to keep my car key separate from the house key but to each their own.

Unless GM comes up with something much cooler (which isn't going to happen) I'll pass on this recall.

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Originally Posted by Denis

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

Evergreen6 · 06-13-2014, 10:53 AM

I'll be keeping mine. Separating the fob and the key will cause the dangling fob to come into contact with my knee and/or leg, absolutely decreasing safety. I use the fob attached to nothing else with my current key for exactly this reason.

Barra needs to grow a pair and really think this one through.

johnsutter71 · 06-13-2014, 10:53 AM

Never an issue for me.....I don't drive with the steering column up to my lap anyways....Plus I hate bulky keys....I'm gonna ignore this recall.

BalogUK · 06-13-2014, 10:54 AM

I'm not a fan of this & don't plan to switch...

BUT, the only sliver of silver lining is that if I switch fobs, maybe I'd stop inadvertently popping my trunk!

Buckbo · 06-13-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

I think the people behind this recall are morons. Please tell me how separating the key and the fob is a safety benefit when the "recall solution" is to have something else dangling from an already ridiculously low ignition switch location. I'm a tall dude and for exactly this reason, I do not have anything attached to my Camaro key because anything hanging off of it will come into contact with my knee and/or leg.

Clearly, we've learned absolutely nothing from the Cobalt lawsuits and recalls.

Way to go, GM. WAY TO GO.

If they ignore it the media would jump all over them. It probably doesn't solve anything but it makes it look like they tried to address the problem.

Ringo64 · 06-13-2014, 10:57 AM

If my knees are near my ignition, it is likely the car is upside down and I have other problems than worrying if I hit the key just "right" to turn the engine off. Nothing dangles off my keys nor is remotely near me as a semi-tall dude at 6'0".

My current key design is very suitable for my needs as my Camaro isn't my daily driver, I need something small and compact so that I can carry another set of keys. Hope they don't go back to the design of my 2006 G6, those things are a POS and I had to mod them to work properly after a couple years.

TripleB · 06-13-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustin.N

If I was getting a push button start I would take it in.

Me too.

C@m@r0 · 06-13-2014, 10:58 AM

What a load of crap. F this!

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BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 837 View My Garage	I'm not a fan of this & don't plan to switch... BUT, the only sliver of silver lining is that if I switch fobs, maybe I'd stop inadvertently popping my trunk! __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw, Heritage Grille, GM Dove Tail, Laser Interceptor Triple v8.9, Passport Max, Pfadt ZL Stage 2

06-13-2014, 10:57 AM	#166
Ringo64 Forever Pontiac Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,389	If my knees are near my ignition, it is likely the car is upside down and I have other problems than worrying if I hit the key just "right" to turn the engine off. Nothing dangles off my keys nor is remotely near me as a semi-tall dude at 6'0". My current key design is very suitable for my needs as my Camaro isn't my daily driver, I need something small and compact so that I can carry another set of keys. Hope they don't go back to the design of my 2006 G6, those things are a POS and I had to mod them to work properly after a couple years. __________________ Progression thread My Camaro's Grrgd

06-13-2014, 10:45 AM	#155
SS Jett Drives: 2013 ZL1 #17 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 71	What about the other GM vehicles that uses the same type of key? Why aren't they include in recall?

06-13-2014, 10:48 AM	#157
Buckbo Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington,Delaware Posts: 432 View My Garage	Keeping mine too.

06-13-2014, 10:49 AM	#158
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,561	I think the people behind this recall are morons. Please tell me how separating the key and the fob is a safety benefit when the "recall solution" is to have something else dangling from an already ridiculously low ignition switch location. I'm a tall dude and for exactly this reason, I do not have anything attached to my Camaro key because anything hanging off of it will come into contact with my knee and/or leg. Clearly, we've learned absolutely nothing from the Cobalt lawsuits and recalls. Way to go, GM. WAY TO GO.

06-13-2014, 10:49 AM	#160
AllBlackSS Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 418	Keeping

06-13-2014, 10:53 AM	#162
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,561	I'll be keeping mine. Separating the fob and the key will cause the dangling fob to come into contact with my knee and/or leg, absolutely decreasing safety. I use the fob attached to nothing else with my current key for exactly this reason. Barra needs to grow a pair and really think this one through.

06-13-2014, 10:53 AM	#163
johnsutter71 Drives: 2014 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3 View My Garage	Never an issue for me.....I don't drive with the steering column up to my lap anyways....Plus I hate bulky keys....I'm gonna ignore this recall.

06-13-2014, 10:58 AM	#168
C@m@r0 C@m@r0 Drives: 2014 Midnight Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 3 View My Garage	What a load of crap. F this!