To: General Motors I just signed the following petition addressed to: General Motors. ---------------- recall faulty passlock systems thousands of people are being led in circles by any vehicle with a passlock II system and it is an unsafe problem with these cars that needs to be fixed. It prevents vehicles from restarting in potentially dangerous areas while the vehicle resets and can permanently disable the car if not addressed. The problem lies in a design oversight and cutting a material cost by putting in a cheap component that any basic chemist could tell you would go bad within a year or two. Change your ignition switch contact from nickel to gold plated connectors and oxidation will not cause faulty readings to trick your vehicles into thinking that they are being stolen and shutting off the fuel pumps. Remuneration for individuals impacted by this financial burden for the purchase of your vehicles is also a request as this problem is a gold mine for car mechanics, both GM certified and freelance, to troubleshoot numerous systems before identifying the problem proper. ---------------- [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

First incident was in 2005 - intake manifold gasket leaking oil, car overheated on my way to work could not drive home. Car towed to mechanic - after evaluation it cost me $700 to fix. Then in 2007 my ABS brake system was not working properly, mechanic told me that left wheel hub was damaged and sensor was not working, so I had it changed $300. Then in 2008 I had the right wheel hub changed due to same problem as left side $300 more. In 2009 the power steering belt was problem left me stranded @walmart in pa, had car towed to mechanic he changed power steering belt plus other time running belts at same time. Cost me $375. Now in Dec. 2013 I have a problem again with intake manifold gasket leaking oil & antifreeze making car overheat, left me stranded in allentown, pa, had car towed to my house in stroudsburg, pa cost me $225. Now I have been trying to get my car fixed and have been to several mechanics here and they want to charge me from 1,200 to 2,000 for the work. I think this should be a recall issue because there has been many other owners with the same issue. I also make sure that I service my car for oil changes, all fluids and state inspection on timely basis. Get new tires when needed I rather donate it then spend more money on the car. Many mechanics I went to say that this particular model has these issues, the cost of the parts is under $100 but the labor is the most because it takes about 6 to 7 hours to do work and half the engine has to be removed which makes it difficult to do work quickly. Word of advice when buying a new car, find out about repair cost for car because once your warranty is over the cost are outrageous. If you know of a good mechanic that doesn't charge an arm or a leg please advise, thanks.

- Stroudsburg, PW, USA