Chevy key stuck in ignition fix!

[@rolexsjh965]

Wow best fix advice. Easy to do and no warning lights. Excellent video...saved me $900. It took about 30 minutes, I didn't want to force the plastic and break it, you have to work it to align it. Easy snap back together.😎

[@harryberthlett8596]

I have a 2016 colorado and this is absolutely the fix . Spent 5 hours jiggling keys, shifting from park to drive, brake on brake off spraying wd40 nothing worked . Watched your video and 10 minutes later I'm back in the house with my keys out of the ignition. I can't thank you enough. That's a like and a subscription. Salute bro. This happened with my truck since I bought it. Dealer was never any help since day one.

[@drew61377]

Glad I could help that’s exactly why I posted it.

[@Fenrir1398]

Thanks a ton! Concise and descriptive, straight to the point, everything one could ask for.

[@GenesisHandymanLLC]

Brother!!! Thansk a TON. I have been dealing with this dern issue for 3 months now. I took it back to the dealership and wanted to charge me almost $1000 for a new ignition cylinder and another couple hundred to rekey. I said no I would figure t out and sure enough your video is exactly what was wrong with mine. YOu save me $1200+. Thanks again.

[@al435]

I had this exact problem with my wife's Colorado. I had replaced the solenoid and about a year later it started doing the same thing. I took it apart and replaced the spring with a little stronger one and BAM! It is working awesome now.

[@kekonpvp4077]

How did you remove the cover of the solenoid

[@al435]

I removed the black plunger piece and replaced the return spring with a slightly stronger one. It will take a bit to determine the strength and length needed. I used a spring from a pen!

[@Minksy1313]

OH MY GOD!!!!! IM SITTING HERE IN MY 2006 CHEVY EQUINOX!!! AND IT WORKED!!!!!!!! IM IN SHOCK AND EXCITEMENT!!! LMAO THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES!!!!!!

[@allen_p]

Thank you for your video. I'm out in nowhere Texas and couldn't get key out. Hitting the shift lever button repeatedly worked. Thanks

[@bryantpolanco5368]

We just had the same problem. Just like you, we follow the same steps as you did and it worked you just got a subscriber. Thank you

[@jamesgolden1538]

Chevy dealership charged me $800.00 dollars to repair, 1.25 years later it is back . I wish I had checked u tube first.😢 thank you

[@naro402]

Thank you it worked on my 2015 Malibu the dealership wanted to damn much we need more videos like this.

[@SteveofArms]

Dude I have a 2015 malibu and have this same issue. I ended up removing the shroud and just pushing the switch each time. I'll just unplug it now! Does unplugging it affect anything else?

[@tabithaqueen2345]

Thank you so much for this video. Fixed our problem!

[@debbieeccli8106]

Thank you! We have a 2022 Colorado with the same problem. The Chevy dealership where we bought the truck acted like they didn't have a clue.

[@drew61377]

Glad it helped

[@edwinflores9546]

Hey debbie, did u removed it? I have a colorado too, just this week, it started doing it too

[@burnings_tv]

Can someone help Me too it started 2 day ago that my key stock, i have 2022 gmc canyon elevation

[@edwinflores9546]

@@burnings_tv what i do is, i press the shift button repeatedly for 2-3 seconds, that releases the key

[@burnings_tv]

I try ealier but its not working i hope it wont cost a lot .. i got it new :( so disappointed with gm :(

[@laureljones4655]

Thank you very much... I've been going Crazy my 2021 GMC CANYON KEY STICKS IN IGNITION. IM GOING TO GM TO HAVE THEM. FIX IT LIKE U EXPLAINED.... THANK U AGAIN

[@Bean-sz7sr]

I'm going to try this on my 2020 Colorado! Thanks for the info! I new I should've bought a Tacoma!!

[@ryanprice4142]

You saved my life!! You deserve a cape. Unplugged

[@JosephNickerson-u4d]

My 2016 Canyon was doing the same thing. While looking at the action, I noticed the soft dampening ring was traveling forward and getting wedged to the housing. I was able to pull the soft disk to the side and it tore allowing it to come off the shaft. It now makes a little clicking noise when you release the shifter but I cannot hear it with the covers back on. I have not had a key issue since.

[@thomasbear1509]

Just had the issue with the stuck key fixed. It took 2 days to duplicate the problem. Even though I had video and the acknowledged there was an issue. They would not initially repair it. The problem is the gear linkage was stretched or cable was stretched. Once replaced no more issue. If you do as you describe and disconnect it 9they can steel your car without a proper key it according to a retired car thief buddy of mine but good video

[@drew61377]

For mine it was the solenoid sticking and for most that is the problem, dealers suck sometimes. Being able to turn the car off while in drive or neutral doesn’t offer and benefit to car thief. They break the column or they have a master key. 🤷‍♂️ Glad you got yours fixed, mine was the solenoid.

[@SteveofArms]

My 2015 malibu needs the black part to be out instead of in for the key to come out. I put some spare shoestring around the grey part and the top of the key cylinder to hold it out and that has fixed my problem! Pressing the shift lever button didn't do anything either. Not really sure what was going on.

[@Skullyhead135]

I think your own to something, after a long shift got in my car and drove home and had this problem, killed the battery so I can get the key out now I will try this because when I put the battery back the key gets stuck again. I’ll be back to hopefully say thank you

[@Skullyhead135]

As promised, I just want to say thank you I’m able to start and take out the key, the issue I need to fix now is when I shift the gear it’s sounds really rough and it won’t show what gear I’m in and the transmission feels like it’s sleeping when I try to drive it’s slow to pick up speed. But thank you again for the first issue

[@Mohamedamine-zp2ky]

Thank you so much

[@clementconcodora8832]

This is a GREAT video and a great service. But for us knuckleheads like me could you do a quick video showing precisely how, step by step, you remove the steering column shroud. I get the lower screw, it’s a 7mm on a 2018 Colorado like mine, but then how do you access the other two screws hidden behind the steering wheel. I see no screws so I imagine the top or bottom part of the shroud must be pried to expose the other 2 screws. Could you please show how it’s done. Thank you.

[@sidehustlediscovery3226]

Besides the screws that's on the bottom there's two other screws directly behind the steering wheel in the front of the shroud.. you can only access by spinning your steering wheel. Turn your steering wheel all the way to the right and that will allow you to access the the screw on the right hand side, and then turn wheel to the left to access the other screw.

[@burnings_tv]

Hey Man i have 2022 gmc canyon elevation and it starting the same problem 2 days ago, i can start my truck but sometimes its hard to remove the keys, i dont know if i still have warranty on my truck since i biught it brand new,, and i will try your solution to mine later,, i hope it works to save me time and money…

[@simp-sons2354]

If u connect a switch to the cable to remove the key that’s another thing u can do n just put cover bk on with a longer wire with the switch on it

[@devthemechanix6110]

get jiggy with it

[@jeannewhitman3176]

Thank you

[@quintinlarrabee9869]

This worked out quite nicely, except now my truck will not start.

[@bigg3568]

Thanks for video, but you can't just unplug. When its working the solenoid is retracting to release, if unplugged won't retract just like when not working, just replace, solenoid is getting weak, only about $40

[@drew61377]

Actually yes you can…

[@mr300x]

Is Service Theft Deterrent tied to it too?

[@skable5621]

I’m having the same issue with the key getting stuck (first time) , and it’s also not starting. I’m also getting messages for fwd service, trailer brake, and power steering. Does this happen when it gets stuck?

[@drew61377]

No typically not, sounds like you're having an ECU/ECM issue.

[@kevwills858]

If you simply unplug the wires the key will stay im the locked position .. it takes electricity to release it .. and a spring to lock it on (ie no power, from the park-switch bridge key remains locked via spring)

[@drew61377]

No it’s won’t. You realize it’s already turned off and the key won’t come out, that’s that whole issue. It’s a known bad solenoid problem with chevys the Camaro does it too.

[@kekonpvp4077]

How did you remove the housing for the solenoid? Hoping for a great response

[@drew61377]

I showed where the screws are in the video? I didn't remove the solenoid I just unplugged it and left it there in place. Once you remove the screws the shroud comes off.

[@southsidehitta7338]

@@drew61377 Hello I just had this issue yesterday BUT if I unplug that will affect anything later on

[@drew61377]

@@southsidehitta7338 not it will just disable the solenoid.

[@darrellsaturnbigfoot]

Can’t you just buy a new solenoid to replace old? Thanks for the video

[@drew61377]

Yes you could buy the new part and some people have been able to lubricate that solenoid and continue using the same one I chose to disconnect it.

[@darrellsaturnbigfoot]

@@drew61377 what a pain. I’ll let it go for a while yet and thanks for your reply 😊

[@drew61377]

@@darrellsaturnbigfoot you can’t just let it go when your key won’t come out of the ignition. lol That’s why I did it.

[@darrellsaturnbigfoot]

@@drew61377 I see that if you press the shifter button just slightly when taking it out of reverse and then let the button go. Now moving it to park seems to work 100% so far 👍

[@drew61377]

@@darrellsaturnbigfoot sometimes yeah but eventually the solenoid will stick/stop. I suggest keeping the tools necessary to change it in the truck with you just in case it finally stops.

[@BrandonGarcia-ub5uc]

Even if i disconnect the solenoid it still stuck nothing works

[@drew61377]

Have to disconnect while it’s in the correct (unlocked) position. Also possible that the solenoid broke in the locked position.

[@kyplummer3657]

Chevy ain’t fixing shit

[@carbombtorres1761]

Just did it but I took out the entire little piece connected to the plug. Screw that bs

[@tabithaqueen2345]

Did your check engine light come on at all?

[@carbombtorres1761]

@@tabithaqueen2345 nope nothing. No check no codes at all.

[@tabithaqueen2345]

​@@carbombtorres1761Thank you