You have a recalled key for your 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro, which may turn off the engine unexpectedly if bumped.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine turns off, your vehicle can lose power steering and braking, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash. Airbags may also not deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
A GM dealership will inspect and replace your key with a new one, free of charge, to prevent this issue. They will contact you to schedule an appointment and complete the replacement.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them having been recalled under NHTSA recall number 14V-346 (GM number 14294) when they were the original equipment assemblies. The driver may accidentally bump the ignition key with their knee, moving the ignition out of the run position and turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Once the engine is off, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, increasing the risk of a crash. The air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 6, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N192223230.
Your 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro's ignition key can be accidentally knocked out of the run position by your knee, turning off the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the key is knocked out of the run position, your air bags might not deploy in a crash, and you could lose engine power, power steering, and power braking, which could increase the risk of a crash and injury.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement key and key ring from the dealership, and they'll remove the old key blade to prevent this from happening again. The dealership will notify you when the repair is ready, and you can call 1-800-222-1020 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
A cable in your vehicle's electrical system might be touching the starter motor housing, causing damage to its insulation. This could lead to a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit could cause your vehicle to stall and not start again, or even catch fire in the engine compartment.
Free Fix
We'll reposition the positive battery cable to prevent damage and ensure safe clearance at no cost to you. You can also contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or visit their website at www.gmownercenter.com for more information.
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Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING 1,243 MY 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE STARTER MOTOR HOUSING AND CAUSE WEAR ON THE CABLE INSULATION. IF THE INSULATION WEARS THROUGH TO THE CABLE, IT COULD CREATE A SHORT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO RESTART, OR RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
