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Hi Scotty,

I have a 2016 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4. 

After a drive, when I remove the ignition key, it's hot to the touch, which I've never had in any other vehicle I've owned. I've had the truck 4 years and it's always done this.

Could there be a problem or is it just the way it is? 

Thanks,

Chris

 


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 GM has had problems with ignition switches - check out this recent $120 million class action settlement

https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2020/gm-pays-121-million-ignition-switches-power-steering-airbags.shtml

I'm not an electrician, but I know that when an electrical switch or control gets hot, the thin that usually happens next is that it starts to smoke and then cause the nearest plastic or wood to burn.


Thanks for the info, but the class action lawsuit noted isn't applicable to my vehicle year.


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