Recall, please read - Page 2

Y2KGA · 07-10-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronGTR

I would disagree with you on that. 88,000+ miles on my GA and not one ignition switch issue. 126,000 miles on the GP I used to own when I bought it, and it had ignition switch issues.

Anyway, the issues some/most GA owners have with theirs have nothing to do with the ignition switch accidentally turning off during operation, which is what this whole recall is about. It's usually a no start issue due to electrical malfunction in the ignition switch either not sending the correct signal to the BCM to activate the fuel pump or not activating the starter motor. Nothing with the actual mechanical tumbler itself.

As stated above, you won't be receiving an actual new ignition switch, and I agree this is just GM going through the motions to look proactive and avoid future scandals.

Agreed, GA lock cylinders are trash but they are not unsafe. They will simply prevent the car from starting (passlock) or freeze up mechanically.

WireGeek · 07-10-2014, 12:29 PM

Well OK fine, the key has been removable on mine when in any position since 180K miles on it.

I know I need to replace it, but the dealer isn't doing it. Honestly I've been wrenching on cars since I was 16 years old, 29 years now. AND when it comes to decades involved with the Auto industry and all the mechanics I've met, there are 2 I would let work on my car, the rest of them I wouldn't let replace a spark plug in my lawn mower, they'd cross thread it and screw it up.

Warranty or no, the only one that will be replacing the ignition switch in my car is me

rocketfast123 · 07-10-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WireGeek

Well OK fine, the key has been removable on mine when in any position since 180K miles on it.

My grand am did that at 32k and one year old. That was pretty sweet. Start the car in the winter and lock the door. Or leave the a/c when i go into a store.

zzyzzx · 05-11-2022, 06:47 AM

So if I have already replaced the electrical part of the ignition switch, this should be a better fix than the recall, correct?

Madness10 · 05-11-2022, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zzyzzx

So if I have already replaced the electrical part of the ignition switch, this should be a better fix than the recall, correct?

No. Read my comment on your other post.

07-10-2014, 12:29 PM	#22
WireGeek GAGT - Member AKA: Dave Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Niwot, Colorado Posts: 34 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	Well OK fine, the key has been removable on mine when in any position since 180K miles on it. I know I need to replace it, but the dealer isn't doing it. Honestly I've been wrenching on cars since I was 16 years old, 29 years now. AND when it comes to decades involved with the Auto industry and all the mechanics I've met, there are 2 I would let work on my car, the rest of them I wouldn't let replace a spark plug in my lawn mower, they'd cross thread it and screw it up. Warranty or no, the only one that will be replacing the ignition switch in my car is me __________________ I have no idea what I am doing, I'm making this up as I go along 1999 Grand Am all stock 300,000 miles and all the maintenance is done by me!!

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05-11-2022, 06:47 AM	#24
zzyzzx GAGT - Newbie AKA: Scott Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 11 Vehicle: 1999 Alero GL V6 ATX	So if I have already replaced the electrical part of the ignition switch, this should be a better fix than the recall, correct?