How bad will the ignition switch recall get?

derklug · 03-27-2014, 01:58 AM

As the ignition switch(actually the tumbler assembly) recall gets going, the questions are being raised about when did the old GM know about this and when did the NEW GM become aware that they had a problem. So what is the bottom line? What do you all think about how this is being handled and will it threaten the future of GM.

Gtkilrss · 03-27-2014, 07:12 AM

I hadn't heard about it

motorhead · 03-27-2014, 07:27 AM

I think it could get pretty bad as far as payouts for GM, but I doubt that it will do little to affect the company's growth. People seem to forget things pretty quickly these days. I also doubt that this thread will get very far without getting closed.

LBreezie · 03-27-2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I think it could get pretty bad as far as payouts for GM, but I doubt that it will do little to affect the company's growth. People seem to forget things pretty quickly these days. I also doubt that this thread will get very far without getting closed.

So the forum is not a democracy?... :'(

Stittville Ed · 03-27-2014, 08:56 AM

99 Grand Am was the a real problem I was told by the people who installed remote starts.

motorhead · 03-27-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LBreezie

So the forum is not a democracy?... :'(

Not really. We'll see, but this is a touchy topic for a forum that is so close to GM brass. I wouldn't want it here if I were them.

Overflow · 03-27-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LBreezie

So the forum is not a democracy?... :'(

No. This forum is private property.

*The_Blur* · 03-27-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I think it could get pretty bad as far as payouts for GM, but I doubt that it will do little to affect the company's growth. People seem to forget things pretty quickly these days. I also doubt that this thread will get very far without getting closed.

We don't close threads unless they break rules or the OP requests it. Please review site rules.

mikeyg36 · 03-27-2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LBreezie

So the forum is not a democracy?... :'(

No it isn't. If it doesn't specifically follow the agendas of the admins, mods, or vendors, it will get closed or erased into oblivion.

camaro-dreamer · 03-27-2014, 02:13 PM

There are reports that the old GM knew about this in 2001, had issued service bulletins in 2005, and had its first ignition switch related death in 2006. This is not going to go well.

LOWDOWN · 03-27-2014, 04:59 PM

The "devil is in the details" and, until any untoward conclusive details are known, it will proceed as all past recalls do: Identify, Notify, Satisfy.

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Gtkilrss Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Blackwell, OK Posts: 400	I hadn't heard about it __________________

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motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	I think it could get pretty bad as far as payouts for GM, but I doubt that it will do little to affect the company's growth. People seem to forget things pretty quickly these days. I also doubt that this thread will get very far without getting closed.

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Stittville Ed Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stittville, NY Posts: 42	99 Grand Am was the a real problem I was told by the people who installed remote starts.

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camaro-dreamer Drives: 2013 Porsche 981S Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TN Posts: 329	There are reports that the old GM knew about this in 2001, had issued service bulletins in 2005, and had its first ignition switch related death in 2006. This is not going to go well.

03-27-2014, 04:59 PM	#11
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	The "devil is in the details" and, until any untoward conclusive details are known, it will proceed as all past recalls do: Identify, Notify, Satisfy.