Author Topic: Ignition Fault Recall: all models of Solstice/Sky Included (Read 150727 times)

GXPinKC · « **Reply #175 on:** June 18, 2014, 05:06:00 PM »

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 General Motors bruised again...recalls yet another 3.16 million cars for faulty ignition, and the cars being recalled are: Buick Lacrosse 2005-09, Chevrolet Impala: 2006-14, Cadillac Deville: 2000-05, Cadillac DTS: 2014-11, Buick Lucerne: 2006-11, Buick Regal LS and G5, :2014-05 and Chevy Monte Carlo: 2006-08

LatinVenom · « **Reply #176 on:** June 19, 2014, 06:04:00 PM »

Well, it seems that today this problem is not just GM's, but it could be the entire industry.
The thing to do as I have mentioned before is test your ignition.

HAMMER DOWN · « **Reply #177 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:31:48 PM »

Mine been work fine for 104k & almost 7 yrs. I decided not to have the recall done.

RichSol · « **Reply #178 on:** June 20, 2014, 03:20:37 PM »

Quote from: HAMMER DOWN on June 19, 2014, 08:31:48 PM

Mine been work fine for 104k & almost 7 yrs. I decided not to have the recall done.

Not willing to take that chance since I read the story of a woman w/07 GXP who crashed and suffered a leg amputation couple years ago. She is now suing GM since the recall info came out. She lost power, crashed and had no airbags deployed.
Dealer told me mid-May, but now says still waiting. I do drive it a little, but have removed the key fob. If I get in an accident I will have complied with GMs warnings (not that I want that to happen) and not leave them a legal loophole.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #179 on:** June 20, 2014, 04:12:50 PM »

Quote from: RichSol on June 20, 2014, 03:20:37 PM

Not willing to take that chance since I read the story of a woman w/07 GXP who crashed and suffered a leg amputation couple years ago. She is now suing GM since the recall info came out. She lost power, crashed and had no airbags deployed.

These tales puzzle me. If your car stalls while driving you'll still have power steering and brakes (for a while) so why did she crash? If she crashed by her own (or other's) mistake, how would the airbags have saved her leg?

Just seems to be a lot of bandwagon-jumping going on with the stories.

DaveOC · « **Reply #180 on:** June 20, 2014, 04:18:23 PM »

Quote from: TomatoSoup on June 20, 2014, 04:12:50 PM

These tales puzzle me. If your car stalls while driving you'll still have power steering and brakes (for a while) so why did she crash? If she crashed by her own (or other's) mistake, how would the airbags have saved her leg?

Just seems to be a lot of bandwagon-jumping going on with the stories.

This particular case troubles me too. However, a lot of people will sue, just on the off chance that the manufacturer will pay them some money just to go away, regardless of whether there is any potential liability or not.

LatinVenom · « **Reply #181 on:** June 20, 2014, 06:42:35 PM »

There is also the latest information to come out of the hearings where GM is still advising customers as follows.
Once the change of the ignition parts are done you need to just have the key and or key and fob nothing else.
So although you have gone through all this trouble of having new parts the advise is still the same as if you had the old parts.
I have tested mine (2007 GXP) and it works fine and has been working for almost 8 years.
I just talked to someone that has a 2006 NA and in his case he can very easy turn it off.
Now although that is the case, he has never experience the car turning off because the ignition issue.
However once the test was done and the result was in the negative, the parts have been order and waiting on the new ones.

cbr6 · « **Reply #182 on:** June 20, 2014, 08:16:02 PM »

does anyone know what GM is going to do about the door lock? My letter says they will replace 2 keys, program for 2 keys, replace ign lock cylinder and switch. So what if you want to key unlock door? Also I read on here they are using generic keys. I've never had a problem with mine and tried turning it off and found it about the same as any other car I've drove. I'm not doing the recall. I believe for the most part, just like the Toyota story a few years ago people ne to be more responsible and learn how to drive and operate a vehicle.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #183 on:** June 20, 2014, 08:18:07 PM »

They re-key to match your current key pattern. So the new keys will work in the old door locks. Don't panic!!!

07Clone · « **Reply #184 on:** June 20, 2014, 10:32:18 PM »

I told him that I have had problems with my ignition so they gave me a loaner, within eight days my car was fixed. The bottom line is they don't want to have to pay out for you to have a car while they put your car in the back lot and let it sit until they get around to it this was back in April. Another one of our forum members hasn't had his car looked at yet because he told him that he wasn't having any problems.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #185 on:** June 23, 2014, 07:42:11 PM »

RichSol, did you see the car that women was in that's suing GM for loss of her legs? The car hit the tree side ways and the air bags didn't deploy. There was no front end damage to the car. The air bags aren't supposed to deploy! Why, as you are thrown against the door, would you want the air bag in your face?

It's awful what happened to that poor woman but it just sounds like a stupid lawyer jumping on the bandwagon to me. Here's a link to the article and video.

http://www.ktre.com/story/25204332/lufkin-native-who-lost-legs-in-accident-near-livingston-suing-gm-over-faulty-ignition-switch

Helios · « **Reply #186 on:** June 25, 2014, 12:16:16 PM »

Just got the call from my dealer today that my parts are in to do the recall. I scheduled it for this Saturday. My whole interior is torn apart because of all the mods I'm trying to do. Guess I'll put it back together somewhat before I take it over there.

EarthNTX · « **Reply #187 on:** June 25, 2014, 12:24:44 PM »

I got that call this morning too. He said your switch and key are in. I said, you mean switch, lock and 2 keys?

What's wrong with them? hahaha..anyway, I'll bring it in next week. I was told..we are small, so no loaner car. Um..I need a car!

Anyway, I'll be glad when this is over and done with..until the next one, right?

tazz · « **Reply #188 on:** June 25, 2014, 12:43:15 PM »

Actually they have to provide you with some sort of transportation at least one i received.
Its actually in one of the notices you received .

tazz · « **Reply #189 on:** June 25, 2014, 12:51:47 PM »

Its kind of worded vaguely but it does say something about substitute transportation. A shuttle ride to and from work would be substitute but once they figured out that would be alot of trouble they gave a loaner. After a week i told them i needed the car and never got it done and I'm not going to get it done since no issue exist with my vehicle.

ihawk95 · « **Reply #190 on:** June 25, 2014, 03:24:05 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on June 23, 2014, 07:42:11 PM

RichSol, did you see the car that women was in that's suing GM for loss of her legs? The car hit the tree side ways and the air bags didn't deploy. There was no front end damage to the car. The air bags aren't supposed to deploy! Why, as you are thrown against the door, would you want the air bag in your face?

It's awful what happened to that poor woman but it just sounds like a stupid lawyer jumping on the bandwagon to me. Here's a link to the article and video.

http://www.ktre.com/story/25204332/lufkin-native-who-lost-legs-in-accident-near-livingston-suing-gm-over-faulty-ignition-switch

Unfortunately, I have to agree. It's a side impact and we don't have side airbags, would the airbags have even done anything to help her in this case?
And how did she end up in a tree? As was stated, you can still steer the car and you still have some brakes. Unless the key locks up, why not turn the car back on?

Anyway, I've been thinking about this, a situation where you could get into trouble would be in heavy traffic where there is a sudden stop. Then the car may be sluggish and wouldn't have enough time to stop.

crisco · « **Reply #191 on:** June 26, 2014, 08:31:40 AM »

Quote from: ihawk95 on June 25, 2014, 03:24:05 PM

Anyway, I've been thinking about this, a situation where you could get into trouble would be in heavy traffic where there is a sudden stop. Then the car may be sluggish and wouldn't have enough time to stop.

My understanding from what I heard and read was, that you lose power, airbags, and steering (I assume from power steering) but if you can't turn that would mean that the key disengages and the steering lock engages which would mean that you cannot steer at all. I mean if loss of power is all you should be able to steer the car, albeit it would be hard. Am I correct with this ASSumption? You all know when you assume.....

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #192 on:** June 26, 2014, 10:40:45 AM »

It's not a great situation. But all you need to do is turn the key back on. The problem is, before this became widespread, and for many they still don't know, it might not be obvious what went wrong. In the 3-5 seconds of surprise at a suddenly dead car a lot can happen.
Imagine it happens suddenly on the Dragon. Bye bye. Plenty if real world situations where it's no big deal. Straight road in Iowa somewhere, no one around, turn the car back on and go. But, a packed cloverleaf at 65 MPH? Trouble.
To no one in particular-
Get your car fixed or don't. Your choice. If you don't get it fixed and then you crash in to me as a result of neglecting your responsibility to repair your car as directed, I'll sue you for everything you have and more. If we are still alive.

Have a nice day.

crisco · « **Reply #193 on:** June 26, 2014, 10:56:27 AM »

Good Answer GJ!

RichSol · « **Reply #194 on:** June 26, 2014, 10:30:31 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on June 23, 2014, 07:42:11 PM

RichSol, did you see the car that women was in that's suing GM for loss of her legs? The car hit the tree side ways and the air bags didn't deploy. There was no front end damage to the car. The air bags aren't supposed to deploy! Why, as you are thrown against the door, would you want the air bag in your face?

It's awful what happened to that poor woman but it just sounds like a stupid lawyer jumping on the bandwagon to me. Here's a link to the article and video.

http://www.ktre.com/story/25204332/lufkin-native-who-lost-legs-in-accident-near-livingston-suing-gm-over-faulty-ignition-switch

Yes, that's the story I was referring to. She lost power and didn't know what to do, I suppose. This happened before the recall. Good point about the side impact. Nevertheless, I think she probably has a case. I'm not a torts lawyer, but am in the "stupid" club. We aren't all weasels.

RichSol · « **Reply #195 on:** June 26, 2014, 10:51:57 PM »

Oh I forgot to mention. I got a call today. My parts are in and will be installed tomorrow.

EarthNTX · « **Reply #196 on:** June 30, 2014, 01:30:33 PM »

So..my car's at the dealer. It's been there for 3 hours. I think I'll call them and see what's up. I live in a small town. I hope they're 'modern' enough to know what to do with our kappas. :O

Critterman · « **Reply #197 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:42:38 PM »

I got a call on Friday and a notice today that my parts are in.

EarthNTX · « **Reply #198 on:** July 01, 2014, 08:39:31 AM »

The ignition/keys are done. Those new keys sure fit tight. So, that is that. Only took them 4 hours, hahaha... My baby's back in MY garage where she belongs.

GXPinKC · « **Reply #199 on:** July 01, 2014, 11:35:07 AM »

Tuesday, 07-01-2014...GM recalls 7.55 million more cars...headline USA TODAY.

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Author Topic: Ignition Fault Recall: all models of Solstice/Sky Included (Read 150727 times)