Sorry, I am calm, attitude doesn't always translate to forums well.

Anyways, there is a temporary fix that GM has had a TSB for 7 years now, Dealerships should be giving these key jam insert temporary fixes to those scheduled for the April Recall swap.

 

That sounds more dangerous! Why not just reduce the weight on the key ring like the original TSB suggested?

If you are still alive now after 7-8 years, chances are you'll make it 30 more days.

 

Well to be fair it said the cause of failure was from weight on the key AND driving on rough roads...

I know here in Detroit, small children are lost every day in the potholes.

 

And an occasional SmartFortwo.......

 

If you want to save a wrecker bill, simply remove the plastic housing and insert key in ignition and look for a small hole close to the end of the cylinder insert paper clip in the hole and remove entire cylinder then take it to your Dealer he can sell you a new cylinder with your key. If you are locked in the on position you will have to drive it out. Hope you got it on a recall at no charge.
Jim W

 

Perhaps a reread of the OP question is needed. He says the key goes in and comes out just fine, he just can not turn it, thus start the vehicle - sound to me that he may be using an incorrect or worn key. If I recall properly his problem is not specifically the reason for the recall. I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

 

You are correct. But the part that needs replacing to fix his problem is also the part listed under recall anyways. So it is a free fix that just happens to be for the wrong reason.

I got a bit off topic with things to do in the mean time for other people who are waiting for the same part as the recall ramps up to over 2 million vehicles.

 

Hum, I was thinking a different scenario. The dealer (a bad one that is) could say that the failure mode did not match the failure mode of the recall and thus was not covered by the recall. That was my take, perhaps I am being a bit pessimistic – you think?

 

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