New Camaro Recall - Ignition Switch System / Key Fob

[Camaro Dude]

It may affect those who drive with their knees 90 degrees bent, and up close to the wheel like grandma, and it surely will not affect those who drive with the seat all the way back, gangsta style, driving position like Tupac even.

I'm 6 four height, my knee is far away from that ignition key, I'll be keeping mine.


Nonetheless, makes me wish I had keyless start button......hmmmm, time for a mid summer mod I think, hello DIY procedure.

[Angrybird 12]

Well people wanted the Camaro to be more retro, now you get your wish...

[cornerspeed92]

There is now way mine can even reach.

[Bad@ssCamaro]

35 pages and counting - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363441

[Camaro Dude]

Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

35 pages and counting - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=363441

It's a travesty, I ain't going back there, lol.

[PQ]

That pushbutton start is sounding more and more like it would have been better after all. lmao

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by PQ

That pushbutton start is sounding more and more like it would have been better after all. lmao

Somebody somewhere would screw that up too...

[george]

Dear Johnathan from Chevrolet Customer Service;
This issue has occurred to me on three separate occasions and I have mentioned it to my service rep. I had wondered why a push button start had not been incorporated as in my other vehicle.

Nevertheless, the GM "Solution" is UNACCEPTABLE and will hopefully not be the "final solution". Please reply. This is a substandard replacement and not in line with the styling of the vehicle. As you have seen from this thread, there will be a negative response from many current owners. Please reconsider this solution and come up with a key that resembles the current key in quality and cost.

Thank you for your attention. A prompt reply will be appreciated.

[Darwood]

Originally Posted by Low Saturn

The loaner Sliverado I have right now has this. Trust me, you don't want it. I've owned a lot of GM vehicles over the years and this has got to be the worst designed FOB I've seen. I works, but it looks and feels like something you get in the crappy toy isle from the grocery store. The FOB for my 2008 Saturn Aura was better. Heck, the FOB for my 2001 Suburban is better.

Great, so it's almost a guarantee we'll get a crappy solution.

[raptor5244]

I am scratching my head on this one. This recall must be for folks 7 foot tall. I am 5' 10" and I can't physically get my knee even close to the ignition.

[Darwood]

Originally Posted by jeffa

I think this only applies to a federaly mandated safety recall. This is a recall by GM, not the federal Government so this clause may not apply in this case.

I thought so to however the way it appears written, if a manufaturer notifies the NHTSA of a voluntary recall it has to fix the issue before it can allow cars to be delivered per 49 U.S. Code § 30120(i)(1)(a).

Originally Posted by 49 U.S. Code § 30120

(i) Limitation on Sale or Lease of New Vehicles or Equipment.—
(1) If notification is required by an order under section 30118 (b) of this title or is required under section 30118 (c) of this title and the manufacturer has provided to a dealer (including retailers of motor vehicle equipment) notification about a new motor vehicle or new item of replacement equipment in the dealer’s possession at the time of notification that contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under this chapter, the dealer may sell or lease the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment only if—
(A) the defect or noncompliance is remedied as required by this section before delivery under the sale or lease; or
(B) when the notification is required by an order under section 30118 (b) of this title, enforcement of the order is restrained or the order is set aside in a civil action to which section 30121 (d) of this title applies.
(2) This subsection does not prohibit a dealer from offering for sale or lease the vehicle or equipment.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/30120

And then 30118 (c) is where the manufacturer initiates the recall.

Originally Posted by 49 U.S. Code § 30118

(c) Notification by Manufacturer.— A manufacturer of a motor vehicle or replacement equipment shall notify the Secretary by certified mail, and the owners, purchasers, and dealers of the vehicle or equipment as provided in section 30119(d) of this section, if the manufacturer—
(1) learns the vehicle or equipment contains a defect and decides in good faith that the defect is related to motor vehicle safety; or
(2) decides in good faith that the vehicle or equipment does not comply with an applicable motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under this chapter.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/30118

[Angrybird 12]

You people are hilarious......

[Lance455]

Think I could just get a key made?

[javi05]

Yep me and the gf can't even get close and we had our 2ls cut off twice and no way I. Hell did my knee or hers touched it. So something sounds fishy to me my 1le has never jut caught off. So idk.