ignition key gets hot

[bchwlkr]

Hi,
Have a 2014 LT Hatchback with 14,122 miles. When I remove ignition key, the metal is very hot. Also seems hard to insert key. Not sure if that's normal because keys have become thicker.

The battery was replaced a month ago for leaking acid. Had leaked so much the ring around terminal was half eaten and positive cable was also damaged and replaced. Dealer supposedly had done multi point check with oil change 4 months earlier and didn't report leak.

Dealer said was just a faulty battery. I'm wondering if the key metal being so hot means something electrical is wrong and that's why battery acid leaked.

 

[laborsmith]

My Sonic keys have always been difficult to insert. My Sonic predecessor was a 2010 Camaro and its ignition key was also difficult to insert. Never noticed the metal part of the key being hot, and I would be concerned if that happened to me.


Laborsmith

Changed The in the second sentence to My to clarify the Camaro referenced was mine which I traded in for my first Sonic. -L-

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Hi,
Have a 2014 LT Hatchback with 14,122 miles. When I remove ignition key, the metal is very hot. Also seems hard to insert key. Not sure if that's normal because keys have become thicker.

The battery was replaced a month ago for leaking acid. Had leaked so much the ring around terminal was half eaten and positive cable was also damaged and replaced. Dealer supposedly had done multi point check with oil change 4 months earlier and didn't report leak.

Dealer said was just a faulty battery. I'm wondering if the key metal being so hot means something electrical is wrong and that's why battery acid leaked.

Hey there,

Have you inquired with the dealership regarding your key? They can definitely look into this further for you. Feel free to send me a private message if additional assistance is necessary .

Patsy G
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[SuperFudd]

Get thee to a dealership.