sorry if this is a repost i just couldnt find the answer.... my key is stuck in the ignition.... i went to start my car and the key popped out 1 notch, i can turn it to start run acc, but not off.... the wheel is unlocked but the gear selecter(automatic) is stuck in park even with brake applied..... i saw while searchign that a few ppl had this happen but noone had a solution... i jiggled the shifter and key and everything... nothing

 

Are the wheels cut at all in any direction? If the wheel is unlocked then that is not likely the problem but just in case you might want to try moving that around a little to see if it'll free up.

Also might want to try putting the key back all the way in and seeing if you can do anything there. Maybe try either starting the car or moving the key to different positions. See if you can get it out of park and then back in or something.

I can't help much on the auto tranny thing, but just try some different stuff and see if anythign happens.

 

this happened to me one day.....My battery cable came off.....or if your battery is dead. it is a safety feature. that might be it

 

Mine did that all the time....dealer has to replace the whole shifter assembly. Apparrantly there is a TSB out for it.....take it in, they should fix it for you no prob if it is in fact the same problem I was having

 

hhow do i take it in its stuck.... i could have it toeds but its parked frontwards into my garage... meaning they have to drag it otu

 

wheels arent cut, key moves to every pos but off..... cannot get it out of park, car doesent start and key is stuck wont go back in, its all in the first p[ost

 

I used to do a combination of a bunch of things...

try turning the key while pressing on the brake simultaneously and trying to move the shifter back and forth. Sounds complicated but while your doing all those things keep trying to turn the key and get it out....worked for me.

 

This happened to my car about a month ago. the key would get stuck in there and would come out. but it does if ya either play with it or let it sit for a min. I took mine to the dealer and he fixed the problem within an hour or so.

 

i played with it for 30 mins, let it sit for like 10-15 and tried again nothing

 

tried it.... were all of your keys stuck like 3/4 way in?

 

no mine was stuck in all the way. but on mine i dont know about yours there a release button under the stearing wheel that i had to find to release the key. its a little cover that comes off and theres a button somewhere in there.

 

nope...all the way in...but like speedy chick said.....there should be a rubber cover on the side...pull that away and stick something in there. Hopefully that should release it. If not...hope you still have warranty. Call 1-800-chev USA and tow that b*tch to a dealer

 

1800 chev usa.... freee towing?

 

This used to happen to Regal GS's we had on the lot when I worked for a dealership. It's part of the PassKey Security System. There was always a circle piece of plastic on the bottom of the steering wheel that came out and you just stick a pencil or pen in there to reset the lock. Try and look under the steering wheel for something like that, not the rubber part though...

EDIT: If you can't check, I can run outside to my car to see.

 

as long as it's a warranty issue...yes absolutely free towing

 

Are you sure the steering wheel isnt locked?? Thats what it sounds like to me..Can you move the steering back and forth?? If thats not the problem, try what speedychick said about the rubber cover..If worse comes to worst..Dig around you glove box and call that Chevy number..I'm pretty sure that they'll tow it free to the nearest Chevy dealer.

 

pulled the rubber cover away theres just 4 ittle holes, threw a pencil up there and nothing

 

not the rubber part? they oth said the rubber thingy

 

yes its unlocked, i can fully move the wheel...... 1800 chev usa here i come

 

LOL...just hope the dealer keeps the part in stock...I had to wait a few days for mine but I could still drive mine around

 

Not the rubber part...

Stick your head under the steering wheel, there is a plastic piece next to the rubber that can come off as well, try sticking a pencil in that!

 

i tried to pop my trunk and nothing......so my battery is dead, there sending somone to jump my car from under the hood...... i dont have a keyhole for my trunk anymore so ive got to use the jumper points from up front since the hood is manual

 

hmm...that sucks. So it could be the problem someone said earlier and most likely not the problem I was having

 

so now my question because im terrified of jumpstrting because of the horror stories.... since my car is stuck with the key in once they hook my car up should i just let them idle for a bit and then try to start my car? since its fully draind?

 

would it be safe to just hook a battery charger up to the jumper points under the hood for a bit?