It seems that all fifth Generation Chevrolet Camaro owners will be instructed to visit their local dealerships because of an issue stemming from, rather sensitively, an ignition switch issue.
The Problem: A driver’s knee can bump the key FOB and cause the key to inadvertently move out of the “run” position, with a corresponding reduction or loss of power. The issue was discovered by GM during internal testing following the ignition switch recall earlier this year. It is the reason for at least three crashes that resulted in four minor injuries.
Vehicles Affected: If your Camaro is built from the 2010 model year onward, this pertains to you. Including Canadian and Mexican market Camaros. All Gen. 5 Camaros. All of them.
Number Of Vehicles Being Recalled: Approximately 511,528 Chevrolet Camaros, including the new 2014 Z/28.
The Fix: Dealers will change the Camaro key to a standard design from one in which the key is concealed in the FOB and is opened by pushing a button. The change will make the ignition key and FOB independent of each other, so that inadvertent contact with the FOB won’t move the key from the “run” position.
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I’m sorry, but I’m not going to get the recall done unless I absolutely have to. I like the key in the fob just the way it is, and my knee doesn’t even come close to hitting the thing.
Bought my camaro Friday it’s Wednesday and they still haven’t fixed the dang recall. Keep getting the run around and they won’t release my car to me until fixed…I’ve had the same type of key to my other GMC for 4 years and no problems.
You get your car & key yet?
I have a 2012 Camaro SS, and I have a issue with the steering pulling to left and right. I just bought this last Saturday and saw on car fax that the car had an alignment done on car already. The steering wheel gets away from you when driving on bumpy road or when you first start out driving. Something is not right! Anyone else with this issue? I have in shop right now to see if they can figure it out, seems to me others have had this issue also when you google it.
So this means that every other vehicle that has the same type of key is gonna get recalled?
GM is paranoid… this one is ridiculous.
its the driver siting too close the damn key fob
I cannot really see me having this problem, but I guess if you are over 6 ft. and with long legs you could possibly do this. It seems that every manufacturer with this type of key fob would have the same problem. Anyway I love my Camaro.
Just another bogus deal that GM has to react to about any case out there for fear of the legal system and the media. If they do not react then they are portrayed as a uncaring cooperate giant and they pay a price that way.
Until there is some form of tort reform in this country many companies will have to be like this as they are at a great disadvantage if anything goes wrong even if it is not their fault.
I think you have seen the end of keys at GM and will see more and more push buttons till someone finds away to crash with them.
I have one of these switch blade keys on my GMC and if recalled it will not be taken in.
Note on the Camaro web sites about 90% of the people are not going to do anything here as they like the fob and have no issues with their knees being close. I do not see GM being too upset with that as they made the offer.
It is a shame so many have to pay the price for a few who can find a way to de idiot proof an item.
Note I have pulled the keychain down in other models since this all started and have had the car shut off in other brands like Toyota and Honda. Not my Chevy that is recalled would not do it. Most others will not do it either.
How much more stupid are these recalls gonna get?
Until the media finds another target. Even the major Airbag recall at Toyota, Honda and Mazda is not getting much media.
Hell Iraq is going to hell in a hand basket and CNN was showing how some teenage girl was giving her bed room a make over. The media today is so out of touch and controlled.
Until the namby-pamby’s quit nit picking every stupid little thing and let GM get back at it’s business.
That is a load of bull**** that key fob looks cool, like a mini pocket knife. I hope nobody is dumb enough to actually take it in to a dealer
Lol trouble in the Chevy camp! Shoulda woulda coulda bought a FORD!
Why didn’t you
Doesn’t Ford have enough real recall issues of their own not trumped up ones like the Camaro? LOL!
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/2005-2014-Mustang-TSB-Recall
I just saw the numbers and Toyota is still the king of recalls for this year.
Delli, do you misspell Camaro on purpose? I own a cat too; however, as much as she wants to learn to shift the six-speed she knows not to mess with the key fob in the run position. Are you one of those folks with a key to everything you ever owned dangling like some device from the inquisition on a ‘can’t lose it’ oversize keychain? If so, please take note: the switchblade key fob is a keen design and a work of art; nothing should ever be attached too it. Rule number two: the Camaro is a Sports Coupe and the seat should be adjusted so that your butt is close to the floor, the back angle raked enough to give you head clearance and an unobstructed view of the primary gauges. The seat should be positioned on the seat track to leave your left knee with only a slight bend with the clutch pedal fully pushed in (unless of course you opted for the pusswack automatic) and your right knee with the same slight bend if you pushed the accelerator to the floor. It is not an SUV and the seat adjustment should not be jacked up like a Bus Driver’s. This leaves approximately 4.5 inches of clearance from my right knee to the bottom of the key fob in the run position. I cannot imagine what kind of contortion I would be in, to accidently rotate the fob while in motion. I do not think it would be bumped even if Cameron Diaz was sitting on my lab as the steering wheel provides a perfect booty guard.
GM, let’s work on a corporate culture where people are rewarded for pointing out issues that everyone else missed and not punish people for having an opinion and being honest. If someone is habitually getting their knees in such drawn up position perhaps it is because they’re texting while driving and making the rest of the Camaro owners look stupid.
So now this silly recall is gonna give the Camaro a bad PR rap. Seems like a user error type problem more then anything
User error from dumb a***es living in California.
Thanks for the english lesson, yea I spelled it wrong on purpose just so you could point it out for me, thanks. All I have is a house and mail key on it. My seat is all the way down and all the way back, but I have a feeling this just effects tall people like myself. It’s a sunny day out here in Denver today, think I will go make some mustangs and other slow cars that always want to test me look bad on the highway today…
My knee doesn’t come close to the fob. Steering wheel blocks any chance of that ever happening. A few out of half million manage to turn the car off and WHAT ? Better recall my ’14 Accord as well because that fob key could be shut off while running.
Recall every car ever made. Recall the start / stop button cars as well because you might turn the car off.
What’s next ?? Recall the Camaro because I hit my head when I get in ? Recall because you can’t see out the back ? How about we nanny state ever damn thing ever made. NEWSFLASH ! Pay attention while driving. Learn to shift into neutral if you cannot restart the car. Are you the panicky type who is apt to turn your car off at speed ? Ride the bus instead.
I love my Camaro AND the fob, so you won’t see me getting it replaced. I did however try to see if I could knock the key out of the run position. I’m, about 5′ 10″ by the way. I started the car, and while still parked I raised my knee and without much effort at all I was able to knock it out of run. The only why I can possibly see this happening to me is if I’m using cruise control and need to bend my knee. I’ll take my chances.
I love my Camaro AND the fob, so you won’t see me getting it replaced. I did however try to see if I could knock the key out of the run position. I’m about 5′ 10″ by the way. I started the car, and while still parked I raised my knee and without much effort at all I was able to knock it out of run. The only why I can possibly see this happening to me is if I’m using cruise control and need to bend my knee. I’ll take my chances.
I purchased a new camaro zl1 this weekend and cant take it home. If its really the key this should be a quick fix. The dealer cant even tell me what the fix is but its all over the internet???
I feel you I just purchased a 2014 2SS Camaro this weekend and am not allowed to take it home. It’s very upsetting that I’m already paying car payments and have a piece of shit rental tahoe.
Yeah man, I just bought my 2014 Camaro on June 15th, and I am stuck with having to wait until this stupid recall is fixed on my car….. I am stuck with driving a Chevy Cruze until this recall is done on my car…..
Fuken A…..
That’s bull sh**t.Its like paying for something you don’t have.It’s your car, you should be able to take it home.
I just bought a 2014 Camaro too and it is just killing me that I can’t take it home yet. The dealership gave me an Impala to drive until I can pick up my Camaro and I am so sad. 🙁 I even asked if I could sign a waiver and take it home anyway but they said no. 🙁
i bought a new 2014 camaro on the 20th of June and i can’t drive mine either . i couldn’t even test drive it
wasn’t happy about that but what can you do about it nothing but sit and wait until they get a round to fixing them …
Hypothetically speaking…..if I went to the dealership and asked for the key to the car because I just wanted to “see it” again and I sort of just left…..they couldn’t really report it stolen because technically it belongs to me right? 🙂 Just kidding of course! Like everyone else on here I am just dying to go get my car. 😀 Hopefully we will hear something soon!
I bought my Camaro on June 20th and can’t take it home…Man this is so frustrating…Im in a Chevy Cruz but it does save on gas…..screaming “I WANT MY CAMARO!!” LOL
I purchased my Camaro on the recall week as well and they did give me the key I guess to torture me! I always dreamed of getting my dream car and take it home and GM just had to kill it.
Does anyone have an estimate of how long will this take ?
I am 6’6″ and my knee’s normal position is not far from the normal position. I have twice turned the car off while driving due to leg motion. I am happy to see the recall and will get a new key set when available.
I picked my car up on June 28th. I absolutely love it! It was worth the wait!!!!
I have a 2014 Camero SS Took my car to Dealer for a Oil change. they said oh we will take care of the recall while it is here. Ok Why not right? They failed to tell me that they were going to take apart my FOB hand me back a rigged up mess. I have a $35,000 car and this is your answer. Really I was not a happy camper. I think a ploy to get me to trade in my car.
I have a 2014 Camero SS Took my car to Dealer for a Oil change. they said oh we will take care of the recall while it is here. Ok Why not right? They failed to tell me that they were going to take apart my FOB hand me back a rigged up mess. I have a ,000 car and this is your answer. Really I was not a happy camper. I think a ploy to get me to trade in my car.
I’m not sure if it’s mentioned anywhere here, but you can reject the recall and sign a waiver of liability. Just ask the dealership and they must provide the waiver to you
I had the recall performed on my 2013 SS but this does not solve to problem, only makes it less likely to occur. I am not happy about it. Mine has shut off three times, usually associated with a maneuver that might cause the key fab to swing or a slight bump from the knee. Mine most recently shut off while at the track, not a good time to have a shut down!