Ignition Key Shifter Interference

[Jullian is not my name]

I just saw a news article on Consumer Reports saying the GM is issuing new keys to 2014/2015 Silverado and Sierra owners on request (under warranty) as part of TSB 14-00-89-005 . According to the article, if the steering column is tilted fully up, the shifter could contact the key when shifting out of park.

 

I'm not sure its worth asking for a new rounded key for this, but I haven't seen any discussing on here about it, so thought it would be worth posting.

 

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/12/gm-issues-new-ignition-keys-to-eliminate-shifter-interference/index.htm

 

 

[newdude]

Yep. All trucks built after I think mid 2014 have the new key design.

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

Since I don't keep mine tilted all the way up I'm not worried about it. If you do or if you're a big person and have to tilt it all the way up to get in or out then the recall needs to be done obviously.

[f8l vnm]

dont matter I want all the recalls done, i love my truck but just dont trust GM anymore . Certainly not with recalls =)

[20L8TSierra24]

My truck built 03/14 came with the newer key

[Trwtow]

can someone post pic of old and new key

 

thanks

[20L8TSierra24]

old

new

[chuckl1218]

There are a couple of threads about this, but here's the first one I found...it is also mentioned in Sandyblogs

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/160917-cant-get-out-of-park-steering-column-all-the-way-up/?hl=key&do=findComment&comment=1451080

Mine is the old style and haven't had an issue with it. Had a loaner that had the new style. Mentioned it to service manager. He said if I want the new style, they would do it for me. I just left it open for now since I am not having issues.

[Trwtow]

thanks for the pik

 

I wonder if they let you keep the old keys for spares

[Algonkin]

I think it's a great key design. Looks like an Abloy key.

[TJay74]

I have the old ones and no issues. Then again I don't tilt my steering wheel up ever.

[2016 Sierra Owner]

dont matter I want all the recalls done, i love my truck but just dont trust GM anymore . Certainly not with recalls =)

This is not a recall just a TSB. It's really only for the people having the issue. The TSB just tells the dealer how to fix it.

[Silverado-Hareek]

I'd rather they re-design the obnoxiously large FOB that's the size of a Suburban..........

[fondupot]

I've had this issue on my truck. I tilt the column up when I got to get out. Sometimes I don't always tilt it down before I shift into gear. Hits the damn key.

 

I just called my guy at the dealership to start the process of getting thew new keys.

[TJay74]

Part of me wonders how hard it will be to retro the fob starting system into the truck or if it is even possible.