GM's Scandalous Track Record Continues As 500,000 Camaros Get Recalled

Fresh off the back of an ignition switch fault that resulted in 13 deaths, another GM ignition problem has been identified. This time it’s isolated to every current generation Chevrolet Camaro - that’s another 511,528 vehicles being recalled, on top of the 13 million already recalled this year. GM is keen to point out that this is unrelated to the previous ignition failure.

The newly-identified problem can arise when a driver’s knee bumps the key fob, which can ‘cause the key to inadvertently move out of the run position, with a corresponding reduction or loss of power.’ The problem was discovered by GM during internal testing that was carried out following the earlier ignition switch recall, however it has already been identified as the cause of ‘three crashes that resulted in four minor injuries.’

On top of the Camaro recalls, GM announced a further 69,839 cars to be recalled also. The affected vehicles include 24,789 Saab 9-3 convertibles (2004-2011) due to a seat belt tensioner issue, 21,567 Chevrolet Sonics (2012) because of a fracture risk in the transmission turbine shaft, and 14,765 Buick LaCrosse sedans that suffer a minor wiring issue.

Camaro owners will be contacted by local dealers, where they can have their key replaced for a two-piece design. The ignition switch scandal could see GM fit all future cars with push-start buttons.