Key stuck in the ignition of 2009 SS/TC
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Key stuck in the ignition of 2009 SS/TC
So my key is stuck in the ignition in the on position. I can't even turn off the car, so I just unplugged the battery for the time being.
I asked the local Chevy dealer how much it'll cost to solve the problem since I don't have a warranty & they quoted me $296.
I removed the panel on the steering column to see if I could find the button to press to release the key, but I was unsuccessful. I'm not much of a gear head so working on a car isn't an easy task for me. Let's see what GM can do in a couple of days.
I asked the local Chevy dealer how much it'll cost to solve the problem since I don't have a warranty & they quoted me $296.
I removed the panel on the steering column to see if I could find the button to press to release the key, but I was unsuccessful. I'm not much of a gear head so working on a car isn't an easy task for me. Let's see what GM can do in a couple of days.
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Same here. I never actually experienced the problem, but they replaced my cylinder under a recall notice when I had the power steering fix (which I did have problems with).
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This Happend to me saturday night 3hrs away from home took the colom apart in a car wash but there's a little hole on top of the key cylinder u can push with a pin or pick and the cylinder and key will come out and u can start the car with a skew driver
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Its kinda funny how it started happening to everyone at once. Its a recall. I got it fixed outside of the 3 year/ 36k mile warranty. lol. They told me they were doing me a favor. This happened about 2-3 months ago to me.
There is no notice. Just go in when it happens and tell them about it and how all your friends with cobalts also had it happen to them.
There is no notice. Just go in when it happens and tell them about it and how all your friends with cobalts also had it happen to them.
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It amazes me how hard some dealers try to get out of having to do work when they know there is no profit in it for them. How is it not covered, you have an 09'?
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I ended up taking it to the closer of the two to get the problem fixed this morning. It'll cost somewhere over $300!
Chevy dealers are the worst dealers I've ever dealt with, and trust me, I've dealt with Honda, Toyota, Nissan, CarMax & most recently Kawasaki.
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Chevy has awesome cars, but from the two dealers I've dealt with since owning this SS, I I've to say they have some of the worst service.
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Thanks,
Laura
GM Customer Service