Ign. switch recall- Warning
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Joined: 09-20-2009
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From: Hayward, Ca.
Ign. switch recall- Warning
Got a recall letter couple weeks ago[actually two recall letters], but did'nt follow up on getting it replaced.
Well DUH! Yesterday, when I pulled into the driveway, key frozen in ign., would not shut engine off. Hauled A, over to nearest dealership[20 miles], and had to leave SS overnight. They replaced switch, washed SS, and now I'm back in business.
Moral to all this: You get the recall letter about anything, don't mess around, get it taken care of, or you might end up stuck somewhere. "Moon"
Well DUH! Yesterday, when I pulled into the driveway, key frozen in ign., would not shut engine off. Hauled A, over to nearest dealership[20 miles], and had to leave SS overnight. They replaced switch, washed SS, and now I'm back in business.
Moral to all this: You get the recall letter about anything, don't mess around, get it taken care of, or you might end up stuck somewhere. "Moon"
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My 06 had the issue. Maybe when assembling the cars in Mexico, they found a bunch of old parts in stock and just follow the steps to the installation. Since the HHR was being fazed out, they wanted to use up the old stuff.
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Thanks moonsign! I was going to wait to get mine done, BUT NO! Now you have put the curse on me! Guess I'll get it fixed next week when I'm off on vacation.
( wasn't going anywhere. Just was going to work around the house anyway)
So thanks again for altering my vacation plans. What the heck. Might get the radio replaced under warranty while I'm there.
Note: All the above is just me having a little fun with moonsign. Humor is fun!
( wasn't going anywhere. Just was going to work around the house anyway)
So thanks again for altering my vacation plans. What the heck. Might get the radio replaced under warranty while I'm there.
Note: All the above is just me having a little fun with moonsign. Humor is fun!
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From: Hayward, Ca.
Two letters I got in the mail, from two different dealerships, plainly stated "Important recall notice" in big red letters. Campain I.D. 12045.
I had mine fixed by Dublin Chevrolet, Dublin Ca. at no charge, and they even washed the SS for me. "Moon"
I had mine fixed by Dublin Chevrolet, Dublin Ca. at no charge, and they even washed the SS for me. "Moon"
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Hey guys- (my bad), It seems I only posted 1/2 of the info. 
Since I no longer have Premium member status, I can't access the TSB & recall stuff.. (my excuse).. Sorry for the confusion.
Here's the bottom line below
2 different types of bulletins.
One is a Customer Satisfaction Policy (post 163) which means the vehicles involved will be repaired now.
One is a Special Coverage (post 164) which means IF the condition occurs they will fix it for the stated time period and miles.
As far as why some are in it and some aren't on different models only GM knows this.
Since I no longer have Premium member status, I can't access the TSB & recall stuff.. (my excuse).. Sorry for the confusion. Here's the bottom line below
2 different types of bulletins.
One is a Customer Satisfaction Policy (post 163) which means the vehicles involved will be repaired now.
One is a Special Coverage (post 164) which means IF the condition occurs they will fix it for the stated time period and miles.
As far as why some are in it and some aren't on different models only GM knows this.
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From: Detroit, Michigan USA
@5speed4, if you would like, I could look up recall information for you vehicle. Send me a private message with your VIN and I will get this done for you.
Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service
Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service
