GM's BS fix for their faulty starter switch!

[Tripper]

I'm sure you've all heard about the faulty GM starter switch that killed & injured quite a few people. GM covered up this defect & when they finally got caught I figured they'd replace the defective switches but... NO!!! A friend had a small Caddy that was on the recall list & you won't EVEN believe the BOGUS fix GM did to her car.

In the photo you'll see a red arrow pointing to an area that you've seen on nearly all modern GM keys, a long slot at the top of the key. Instead of fixing the switch... they put this insert in the key slot & affixed a very small ring to keep you from putting too many keys on the ring weighing it down & this is their big fix which is SO stupid because just like my friend did... she just put a larger ring on the small one!

I'm sorry but... this is TOTAL BS IMO... I've definitely lost any respect I still had for them!

BoB

 

[sgtpontiac]

Are you kidding???!!!

I've seen some strange stuff, but that tops it.....as far a fixes go....WOW!!

 

[Tripper]

I've seen some strange stuff, but that tops it.....as far a fixes go....WOW!!

Sarge... I was totally shocked when she showed me this. Wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself! [S

BoB

 

[sgtpontiac]

Man!!

Having worked at GM dealerships I've seen some BS stuff...but this.....it really takes the cake....that is pathetic...

 

[Sam_Fear]

I'm sure the lawyers decided that was all they needed to place blame on the drivers.


EDIT: on second thought, they made it so there is now minimal rotational torque on the key buy moving the connection point onto the axis.

 

[Neverdone]

I think they should have drilled out the key to make it more light weight also. Ya know some speed holes.....

 

[Got Rust?]

Just had one done yesterday, don't know wether the recall is b.s. or the fix. I was not terribly afraid to drive mine, I'v driven lots of scary stuff.

 

[Tripper]

Just had one done yesterday, don't know wether the recall is b.s. or the fix. I was not terribly afraid to drive mine, I'v driven lots of scary stuff.

Did they "fix" it like they did my friend's!?

BoB

 

[Old Iron]

That's Govment Motors for ya

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

My old mother waited... I'm guessing... about 10 weeks from recall notice 'til "service" appointment. She received the same "repair" to which I said, "You have to be ******* kidding me!"

They could have put the bloody "parts" in the recall envelope, but apparently, I'm not qualified to perform such a technical procedure.

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[sgtpontiac]

Doc....it's got nothing to do with your qualifications....

My old mother waited... I'm guessing... about 10 weeks from recall notice 'til "service" appointment. She received the same "repair" to which I said, "You have to be ******* kidding me!"

They could have put the bloody "parts" in the recall envelope, but apparently, I'm not qualified to perform such a technical procedure.

.

It's because you are the hairy, hairy gent, who ran amok in Kent

 

[Bamamav]

Makes you wonder what the guys at Government Motors have been smoking.

I thought the ignition switch was the problem, not the key. They'd been as well off to put in a toggle switch ignition and a push button for the starter.

 

[Ol Blue]

Makes you wonder what the guys at Government Motors have been smoking.

I thought the ignition switch was the problem, not the key. They'd been as well off to put in a toggle switch ignition and a push button for the starter.

The ignition switch was never the problem. The way it's oriented in the column is the problem and only when people hang 2 lbs of junk on their key ring. Gravity is what shuts the engine off.

I seem to recall a Ford problem in the late 70's of cars jumping into reverse if left idleing. The approved repair was a sticker for the dash telling you not to leave the car idleing in park.

Blue

 

[Got Rust?]

Did they "fix" it like they did my friend's!?

BoB

Sort of, installed a new plastic cover on the key that does not have an elongated hole. Same general fix.