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lailerp · 12-23-2014, 10:00 AM

For this recall are they just replacing the key or the ignition switch and Key? Have any of you gone in for it? Do you feel it's necessary/recommend it. Will not getting it done affect my warranty in any way? I have noting attached to my key and I have to try really hard to hit it with my knee. I just don't like the key and separate fob.

KaBoom1701 · 12-23-2014, 10:08 AM

There are a few topics on here with pictures of before and after the key recall. Just use the search button to find them.

I'm personally not doing it as I like the original key fob from GM.

Some dealers may force you to do the recall if you need any warranty work done on your call though. Just fyi...

Stephen12ZL1 · 12-23-2014, 10:10 AM

GM will have to come to my house to get my switch blade key!

jwl013 · 12-23-2014, 10:14 AM

They just take the key out of the fob and then hook them together. Several people has gotten them done. Personally, I don't see that it's necessary, but to each their own.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=key+recall

JimboZL1 · 12-23-2014, 10:14 AM

It's just the keys

Spartan01 · 12-23-2014, 10:15 AM

What key recall?

cal45 · 12-23-2014, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan01

What key recall?

With the switchblade key, the fob extends out away from the column with the key inserted and some folks (have no idea how you would do this) would hit the fob with their right knee when driving and turn the car off. So GM thought it should recall all the switchblade type keys. I never bothered with it as my right knee never comes near the fob.

dtwolcot2 · 12-23-2014, 10:38 AM

I declined mine. They recalled it because there is a possibility you can hit the key with your knee while driving. I'm 6'4" and there is no way my knees would hit the key. I asked if I could decline it and they said yes. I like the switchblade.

boondocksaint · 12-23-2014, 10:56 AM

I had to sign a waiver saying I declined the key recall.

So I did. As was said, no way my knee or any part of me is going to contact the key in the ignition.

ZO6 Bryan · 12-23-2014, 11:05 AM

I tried it and I could switch the car off with my knee. But I don't see it happening by accident.

Z/28Dan · 12-23-2014, 11:55 AM

I love the new keys. Could not stand that blade. Now it has a more old school feel to it, when you start it. And yes, I am tall and yes my knee hit the blade a lot. And yes I track my ZL1, so it was a concern.

Now, all better.

cal45 · 12-23-2014, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

I love the new keys. Could not stand that blade. Now it has a more old school feel to it. when you start it. And yes, I am tall and yes my knee hit the blade a lot. And yes I track my ZL1, so it was a concern.

Now, all better.

Ahhhh...so you're the reason for the recall.

Z/28Dan · 12-23-2014, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal45

Ahhhh...so you're the reason for the recall.

Haha! I may be!

RiCorvette · 12-23-2014, 04:56 PM

I'm holding out for Push Button Start - Corvettes have it, someone is bound to
do a mod with GM parts....
I hope.

I have a Challenger with Keyless entry and push button start - I sometimes find myself
trying to open my Zed the same way, and I'm confused when I don't hear the familiar 'snick'
of the lock, then I realize I gotta fish the key outta my pocket...

sigh!

12-23-2014, 10:00 AM	#1
lailerp Drives: 2014 RRM ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 43	key Recall For this recall are they just replacing the key or the ignition switch and Key? Have any of you gone in for it? Do you feel it's necessary/recommend it. Will not getting it done affect my warranty in any way? I have noting attached to my key and I have to try really hard to hit it with my knee. I just don't like the key and separate fob.

12-23-2014, 10:08 AM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	There are a few topics on here with pictures of before and after the key recall. Just use the search button to find them. I'm personally not doing it as I like the original key fob from GM. Some dealers may force you to do the recall if you need any warranty work done on your call though. Just fyi... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

12-23-2014, 10:10 AM	#3
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	GM will have to come to my house to get my switch blade key! __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

12-23-2014, 10:14 AM	#4
jwl013 Giddy Up! Drives: 13 VR ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 82	They just take the key out of the fob and then hook them together. Several people has gotten them done. Personally, I don't see that it's necessary, but to each their own. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=key+recall __________________ Boom Sauce!!

12-23-2014, 10:15 AM	#6
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	What key recall? __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

12-23-2014, 10:14 AM	#5
JimboZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 ADM 750 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 82	It's just the keys

12-23-2014, 10:38 AM	#8
dtwolcot2 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GA Posts: 167	I declined mine. They recalled it because there is a possibility you can hit the key with your knee while driving. I'm 6'4" and there is no way my knees would hit the key. I asked if I could decline it and they said yes. I like the switchblade.

12-23-2014, 10:56 AM	#9
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	I had to sign a waiver saying I declined the key recall. So I did. As was said, no way my knee or any part of me is going to contact the key in the ignition.

12-23-2014, 11:05 AM	#10
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	I tried it and I could switch the car off with my knee. But I don't see it happening by accident. __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

12-23-2014, 11:55 AM	#11
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	I love the new keys. Could not stand that blade. Now it has a more old school feel to it, when you start it. And yes, I am tall and yes my knee hit the blade a lot. And yes I track my ZL1, so it was a concern. Now, all better. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan Last edited by Z/28Dan; 12-23-2014 at 02:37 PM.

12-23-2014, 04:56 PM	#14
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	I'm holding out for Push Button Start - Corvettes have it, someone is bound to do a mod with GM parts.... I hope. I have a Challenger with Keyless entry and push button start - I sometimes find myself trying to open my Zed the same way, and I'm confused when I don't hear the familiar 'snick' of the lock, then I realize I gotta fish the key outta my pocket... sigh!