GM is recalling 2010 through 2015 Chevrolet Camaro coupe models for faulty flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies (key fobs) that dealers may have accidentally sold as replacement keys following an earlier recall. The keys were previously recalled as original equipment for the 2010 through 2015 Chevrolet Camaro, but keys of the same design were possibly resold following the original recall.
The defect: the design can lead to the driver accidentally bumping the key with their knee while driving, and as a result, accidentally turn the engine off.
The hazards: with the engine deactivated, the vehicle will lose power braking and power steering, which can increase the risk of a crash. What’s more, the airbags may not deploy in a collision, thus increasing risk of injury.
Affected components: Replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies (key fobs) sold as replacement equipment.
Affected vehicles: 2010 – 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe models.
Number of vehicles affected: 10,700 units located in the United States.
The fix: dealers will inspect the key, and if necessary, replace it with a new key with a flat-blade design free of charge.
Contacts:
- Chevrolet customer service: 1-586-596-1733
- NHTSA safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA website: click here
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Comments
Sounds more like a “key fob” recall rather then a car recall, but I guess they will need your car to reprogram the new fob!
So they are recalling the fobs that weren’t recalled earlier? My car was recalled before I bought it and has a separate key and fob. Is my fob being recalled? This is very confusing.
Seems like it’s only for the Camaros that still have the switchblade key, whether it came factory, or was used as a replacement for the vehicle. Mine is the separate key as well.
It’s my understanding, after further research, that the key fobs being recalled were recalled once and then resold as replacement key fobs with the keys still intact. This seems to suggest that these fobs were knowingly sold back to people who didn’t want a separate key or the recalled fix in the first place.
I bought a 2015 Camaro RS in October 2019 and did not know about this recall. Can you please send me information so I can present this to a chevrolet dealership?
Sincerely,
Linda M Coleman
Linda, if it has the key and it’s separate from the key fob(remote), then you’re good to go. This recall is only if it’s one piece. Any GM dealer whether it’s Chevrolet, BUICK, GMC, or Cadillac should be able to take care of this for you if it’s not done already. I’m just trying to give you more options for dealerships, a lot of the brands are combined in someway, under a dealer depending where you are anyway. When I bought my 2015 RS as a CPO in fall of 2015, it was already done. My personal dealer of choice is a Buick/GMC dealer I have in my area. I’m not necessarily saying those brand dealers are better, however mine is pretty awesome. Here is the documentation though. If your dealer of choice has a good service department, you shouldn’t have any issues.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/CHEVROLET/CAMARO/C/RWD#recalls
I have a 2011 camaro convertible, purchased in 2010.. a year or so after there was a recall for the keyless entry, where it was replaced with a key, actually a repaired flip-key without the flip action, its embarrassing.. outside of the cloth issues that i had with the top, the car as treated me well.. not impressed with the key resolution tho.. any suggestions?
Do someone have a pic of the key and key fob I can see please
There isn’t any way i’m turning in my switch blade key, because some snowflake can’t keep their feet on the ground while driving