Ignition switch cylinder went ka-put!
05-20-2012 | 08:25 AM
#92
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Joined: 03-30-2010
Posts: 132
From: Macomb twp, MI
now its becoming a recall for 08's? i just walked into a dealer last month and they had one in stock, took my key to set it up to new ignition and 120ish dollars and 30 minutes later ta da!.... can i take my receipt in and get a "recall refund?" hahaha
05-20-2012 | 11:43 AM
#93
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Joined: 11-20-2006
Posts: 931
From: Peoria, IL
no they extended the warranty on the 08s. I dont know if you can get the money back or not.
05-20-2012 | 10:44 PM
#94
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Joined: 01-09-2007
Posts: 15,983
From: SE USA
& I hope to hear something soon from one who is connected..(no hurry)
Either way, it'll work out.. I think a lot depends on the dealership..
xonelife1983x- I would definately pursue getting your money back..It is a warranty covered problem..
Even calling the 1.800 number in back of the owners manual & let them know the deal..
05-21-2012 | 06:47 AM
#95
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Joined: 12-19-2011
Posts: 2,308
From: Somewhere
The Express is an 08 Panel
I had the key stuck in the ignition thing a few weeks back and paid for the replacement out of pocket. Then I heard through here about the extended warranty and took the Service bulletin number and my paper work for the repair back to the dealer that did the repair.
They pulled the bulletin up on the computer and checked it against my service paperwork. Printed out refund paperwork for me to sign, and I am waiting on my refund check now.
The bulletin is specific to key sticking in the ignition.
Cheers
Doc
I had the key stuck in the ignition thing a few weeks back and paid for the replacement out of pocket. Then I heard through here about the extended warranty and took the Service bulletin number and my paper work for the repair back to the dealer that did the repair.
They pulled the bulletin up on the computer and checked it against my service paperwork. Printed out refund paperwork for me to sign, and I am waiting on my refund check now.
The bulletin is specific to key sticking in the ignition.
Cheers
Doc
05-21-2012 | 10:31 AM
#96
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Joined: 01-09-2007
Posts: 15,983
From: SE USA
CONDITION
On some 2007-2008 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5, and 2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR vehicles may develop a binding condition between the ignition lock cylinder and the housing. If this occurs, it may be difficult to turn the ignition key and/or remove it from the ignition. If the vehicle is running, the driver may not be able to turn the vehicle off.
On some 2007-2008 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5, and 2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR vehicles may develop a binding condition between the ignition lock cylinder and the housing. If this occurs, it may be difficult to turn the ignition key and/or remove it from the ignition. If the vehicle is running, the driver may not be able to turn the vehicle off.
05-21-2012 | 01:06 PM
#98
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Joined: 11-05-2010
Posts: 1,492
From: Detroit, Michigan USA
OK, called local dealer & they run my Vin, told me mine was not on the recall list..
I mentioned about the TSB special provision.. And was told my Ignition must be having problems for them to replace it..
Can anyone shed some light here.. I'm not having problems, but thought better to replace soon, & avoid any possible headaches.
I mentioned about the TSB special provision.. And was told my Ignition must be having problems for them to replace it..
Can anyone shed some light here.. I'm not having problems, but thought better to replace soon, & avoid any possible headaches.
Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service
05-21-2012 | 02:21 PM
#99
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Posts: 1,492
From: Detroit, Michigan USA
Sleeper,
When I called dealer for appointment I told them it was sometimes binding up.( thats what my buddy that works at their parts dept. told me to tell them).
On the invoice she wrote "found ignition switch binding, replaced ignition lock cylinder per policy 12089"
Actually the new cylinder is tighter than the original! Hope this helps...john
When I called dealer for appointment I told them it was sometimes binding up.( thats what my buddy that works at their parts dept. told me to tell them).
On the invoice she wrote "found ignition switch binding, replaced ignition lock cylinder per policy 12089"
Actually the new cylinder is tighter than the original! Hope this helps...john
Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service
05-21-2012 | 02:30 PM
#100
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Joined: 11-26-2010
Posts: 59
From: Chicagoland NW
Service department at Tom Benson Chevrolet in San Antonio, Texas told me today that the warranty on the ignition has been extended but it must break before they will fix it. (under warranty)
I guess that may save them some $$ in the long run but it can put us owners in a bind when it happens.
I guess that may save them some $$ in the long run but it can put us owners in a bind when it happens.