We're not completely certain where the first key-operated ignition switches appeared. However, we are certain they've made the world safer for our automobiles. Think of the ignition switch as your ...

Most drivers think of the ignition switch as the slot where they insert the key to start their car, but that’s actually the ignition lock cylinder. The ignition switch is a more complex electrical ...

At the heart of the G.M. recall of 2.6 million Chevy Cobalts and other models was a tiny metal pin called the detent plunger, which would normally serve to hold the ignition in the “run” position.

DETROIT - Ignition switches once again are causing problems for General Motors. This time the company is recalling nearly 512,000 Chevrolet Camaro muscle cars from the 2010 to 2014 model years because ...

Over time, worn surfaces on keys and internal switch components can mean switch positioning errors and unintended engine startups, the National Transportation Safety Board warns. Switches and ...

The U.S. government fined General Motors Co. a record $35 million for waiting too long to tell safety regulators about a problem with ignition switches in small cars. Here are key events in GM’s ...

The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country minivan is included in the second recall of Chrysler and Dodge vehicles to fix an ignition key rotation problem. IFCAR/Creative Commons Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is ...

Nissan has joined the growing list of automakers issuing vehicle recalls this year. The Japanese car company is recalling just over 165,000 vehicles across a range of makes and models. Owners in both ...