Author Topic: 2014 Recall for the Ignition Switch 2006/2007 Kappas (Read 62922 times)

critter · « **Reply #25 on:** March 12, 2014, 07:21:11 PM »

Quote from: fiziksgxp on March 12, 2014, 05:20:20 PM

I got my letter Safety Recall from GM today ... for my 2007 GXP.

I see that GM is now offering a loaner to anyone that doesn't want to drive their car until the parts come in and $500 towards a new GM car if they don't want it fixed at all. Gotta be a catch in this but I don't know what it is. I can't imagine you turn over a 2007 Kappa for a $500 rebate but you still need to fix it to drive it...

ChopTop · « **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2014, 07:38:41 AM »

http://autos.aol.com/article/department-of-justice-investigation-general/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl26%7Csec1_lnk1%26pLid%3D453367

Excerpt of the 7 & 8 paragraph
Among other things, that legislation created the Early Warning Reporting system within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a system that safety advocates say should have alerted authorities to deadly problems far earlier. GM filed at least 51 death reports via the Early Warning Report system between 2004 and 2012, according to The Center for Auto Safety, yet no recall came.

Documents show that General Motors was aware of problems with the ignition switch in the Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion and several other models as early as 2004 – before the cars were even sold to the public. NHTSA was aware of the problem as early as 2007, according to records. But no cars were recalled until last month.

(Kind of makes you wonder if GM had ulterior motives for promoting Mary Barra to CEO.)

POS VETT · « **Reply #27 on:** March 13, 2014, 03:09:36 PM »

I'm going to see if mine could be covered under GMPP.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2014, 03:29:47 PM »

Quote from: POS VETT on March 13, 2014, 03:09:36 PM

I'm going to see if mine could be covered under GMPP.

Huh? If its a recall (covered by GM), why would you need it to be covered under a warranty?

If you have a MY that's not under the recall, then I can guarantee the warranty won't cover it either.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #29 on:** March 13, 2014, 03:55:06 PM »

Quote from: POS VETT on March 13, 2014, 03:09:36 PM

I'm going to see if mine could be covered under GMPP.

You are talking about the switch? The issues with the '06 and '07 model year doesn't affect the '08s so they won't change it if you aren't having an issue but hey, can't hurt to ask.

POS VETT · « **Reply #30 on:** March 13, 2014, 04:05:24 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on March 13, 2014, 03:55:06 PM

You are talking about the switch? It doesn't issues with the '06 and '07 model year doesn't affect the '08s so they won't change it if you aren't having an issue but hey, can't hurt to ask.

That's all I'm hoping, besides, I need a new gas filler cap.

Critterman · « **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:46:28 PM »

I got my letter today, i'm not really worried about it as the car is still sleeping it's winter's sleep.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #32 on:** March 13, 2014, 07:11:23 PM »

I renamed the topic

crisco · « **Reply #33 on:** March 14, 2014, 05:55:56 AM »

I got my letter yesterday too. As for mine it is sleeping also and according to GM there are no parts to fix it yet anyway.

ihawk95 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 14, 2014, 09:41:12 AM »

I feel leftout! I don't have my letter yet! GM is probably still trying to find me.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #35 on:** March 14, 2014, 10:05:05 AM »

Do they have your current address?

ChopTop · « **Reply #36 on:** March 14, 2014, 11:03:43 AM »

Received mine yesterday.

BTW, what happens to all cars that don't have current owners registered or are on used car lots?

crisco · « **Reply #37 on:** March 14, 2014, 11:37:09 AM »

Quote from: ChopTop on March 14, 2014, 11:03:43 AM

Received mine yesterday.

BTW, what happens to all cars that don't have current owners registered or are on used car lots?

OOPS, sorry we forgot.....

Sly Bob · « **Reply #38 on:** March 14, 2014, 12:30:55 PM »

It's always been my understanding that it's up to the owner to make sure GM has their correct address. As far as the used cars sitting on the lot at "Crazy Bill's Used Cars", I'm not sure what happens.

I know that there are a lot of cars out there from many manufacturers that have outstanding recalls that have never been done. According to this article, "At least 1.4 million used cars that were recalled but not repaired were for sale in 2009."

http://usedcars.about.com/od/avoidingproblems/a/Buying-A-Used-Car-With-A-Recall-Notice.htm

Scary... If you are buying ANY used car make sure there are no outstanding recalls but I think most people, at least most people here, already knows that.

1KULSOL · « **Reply #39 on:** March 14, 2014, 01:30:34 PM »

Quote from: ihawk95 on March 14, 2014, 09:41:12 AM

I feel leftout! I don't have my letter yet! GM is probably still trying to find me.

they probably want to stay far .. far .. away from you

ihawk95 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 14, 2014, 01:45:57 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on March 14, 2014, 10:05:05 AM

Do they have your current address?

I was wondering that. Wouldn't they get it through the dealer?

Actually, I know they do. I get their ads for Buicks in the mail and they are addressed to me. They definitely know where I live.

ihawk95 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 14, 2014, 01:46:30 PM »

Quote from: 1KULSOL on March 14, 2014, 01:30:34 PM

they probably want to stay far .. far .. away from you

OK...who ratted me out to them???

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #42 on:** March 14, 2014, 02:34:31 PM »

Received my letter today...

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #43 on:** March 14, 2014, 03:37:28 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on March 14, 2014, 12:30:55 PM

It's always been my understanding that it's up to the owner to make sure GM has their correct address. As far as the used cars sitting on the lot at "Crazy Bill's Used Cars", I'm not sure what happens.

I know that there are a lot of cars out there from many manufacturers that have outstanding recalls that have never been done. According to this article, "At least 1.4 million used cars that were recalled but not repaired were for sale in 2009."

http://usedcars.about.com/od/avoidingproblems/a/Buying-A-Used-Car-With-A-Recall-Notice.htm

Scary... If you are buying ANY used car make sure there are no outstanding recalls but I think most people, at least most people here, already knows that.

Carfax will tell you if the used car you are looking at has a recall pending against it. So most used car dealers know that people will request the Carfax and get the recalls taken care of before putting the car up for sale.

LatinVenom · « **Reply #44 on:** March 14, 2014, 09:54:56 PM »

Also got mine today, waiting to see what the procedure will be before letting them fix it.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #45 on:** March 15, 2014, 08:57:48 AM »

You guys seen this? Gives details of the differences between the old and the part that has the issue. Have a look at the article and the pictures there.

http://www.ibtimes.com/gm-recall-2014-pictures-tiny-ignition-switch-part-could-cost-general-motors-dearly-photos-1561011

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Sly Bob · « **Reply #46 on:** March 15, 2014, 10:47:33 AM »

Information regarding the recall can be found here on GM's site. Looks like they ARE going to change the entire ignition switch.

http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/corporate/ignitionupdate/overview?adv=110209&mkwid=goo_%7C_%5Baccount_name%5D_%7C_Chevrolet+-+Recall+-+BMM+-+GG+-+EN+-+PC_%7C_Cobalt+Recalls_%7C_%2Bcobalt%20%2Brecall

ihawk95 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 15, 2014, 10:58:25 PM »

They found me. I got my letter yesterday.

POS VETT · « **Reply #48 on:** March 16, 2014, 08:23:35 AM »

Quote from: ihawk95 on March 15, 2014, 10:58:25 PM

They found me. I got my letter yesterday.

ZOMGZ! They've been stalking you!

ihawk95 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 16, 2014, 10:37:15 AM »

Fawk!!! GM too?!?! It's bad enough I had one stalker for several years, now I have another?
Oh well. At least they don't call me and have me and my family followed! They only send me Buick mailings and recall notices.

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Author Topic: 2014 Recall for the Ignition Switch 2006/2007 Kappas (Read 62922 times)