2006 Saturn Ion: My key got stuck..ignition switch was replaced…

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there is no secret recall..There is a service bulletin . Gm updated the cylinder to a new design

Bulletin No.: 05-02-35-007A

Date: October 25, 2006

INFORMATION

Subject:
Information on Inadvertent Turning of Key
Cylinder, Loss of Electrical System and No DTCs

Models:
2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
2006-2007 Chevrolet
HHR
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2007 Pontiac G5
2006-2007
Pontiac Solstice
2003-2007 Saturn ION
2007 Saturn Sky

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to add a model year. Please discard Corporate
Bulletin Number 05-02-35-007 (Section 02 - Steering). There is potential for the
driver to inadvertently turn off the ignition due to low ignition key cylinder
torque/effort.

The concern is more likely to occur if the driver is short and has a large
and/or heavy key chain. In these cases, this condition was documented and the
driver's knee would contact the key chain while the vehicle was turning and the
steering column was adjusted all the way down. This is more likely to happen to
a person who is short, as they will have the seat positioned closer to the
steering column.

In cases that fit this profile, question the customer thoroughly to determine
if this may the cause. The customer should be advised of this potential and
should take steps to prevent it - such as removing unessential items from their
key chain.

Engineering has come up with an insert for the key ring so that it goes from
a "slot" design to a hole design. As a result, the key ring cannot move up and
down in the slot any longer - it can only rotate on the hole. In addition, the
previous key ring has been replaced with a smaller, 13 mm (0.5 in) design. This
will result in the keys not hanging as low as in the past.

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