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Cenafan85 · 07-09-2018, 09:39 AM

My key gets stuck when I try turning off my car to get out completely. So I have to mess around for a good minute or two just to try and get the key out. Just started a couple of weeks ago and don’t know why. Anyone else have this issue ?

MattIdaho · 07-09-2018, 09:54 AM

I have had this happen 2 times now on my 14 as well. I turn it back on start the engine and, put in drive then back to park and off to get it out. seems to be a park safty issue.

It only seems to happen in my garage from some reason

RedDevil-SS · 07-09-2018, 10:04 AM

I've had the same problem. Most of the time the steering wheel doesn't lock either. When it locks, the keys come out.

ZEN357 · 07-09-2018, 10:12 AM

Are your teeth worn on the key? Had a Buick Regal that did the same thing. Ended up replacing the Cylinder and two new keys.

redcoats1976 · 07-09-2018, 10:30 AM

had this on my 2015,its a known issue.dealer replaced the shifter under warranty,but others have fixed this by disabling a pin in the steering column.there are several threads on this issue.

Cenafan85 · 07-09-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ZEN357

Are your teeth worn on the key? Had a Buick Regal that did the same thing. Ended up replacing the Cylinder and two new keys.

That’s what the key looks like now

KenKat · 07-09-2018, 10:42 AM

There is a long post on this topic:

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401624

Mine did this and the shifter was replaced under warranty in my case.

joshnmn · 07-09-2018, 11:00 AM

if you have happened to do any shifter "maintenance" that might also be the cause. I mean, hypothetically speaking, of course

Cenafan85 · 07-09-2018, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnmn

if you have happened to do any shifter "maintenance" that might also be the cause. I mean, hypothetically speaking, of course

I’ve never messed with the shifter.

KillboyPowerhead · 07-09-2018, 12:04 PM

Press the shifter button a few times and you'll hear the solenoid disengage in the steering column, allowing you to pull out the key. As mentioned, some have had the shifter replaced which appeared to fix the issue.

Kick_SS_ · 07-09-2018, 12:58 PM

Yes this happens to my 2014 quite often, I figured out if I depress the shifter button and push forward on it it releases the key then. So I assume they have not made this a recall issue ?

White_Camaro · 07-13-2018, 08:07 PM

I had the issue on my camaro and fixed it at the dealer a couple years ago. Now the problem has resurfaced again. If i want to fix it I would have to replace the shifter assembly again.

Spurshot · 07-13-2018, 08:14 PM

It's the microswitch on the shifter assembly that doesn't trip the solenoid in the column. Either a new microswitch or adjusting the existing one should do the trick.

Cenafan85 · 07-14-2018, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spurshot

It's the microswitch on the shifter assembly that doesn't trip the solenoid in the column. Either a new microswitch or adjusting the existing one should do the trick.

Wonder how much it would cost to have Chevy fix it ?

07-09-2018, 09:39 AM	#1
Cenafan85 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Roc NY Posts: 503	Key ignition issue ? My key gets stuck when I try turning off my car to get out completely. So I have to mess around for a good minute or two just to try and get the key out. Just started a couple of weeks ago and don’t know why. Anyone else have this issue ? __________________ 2014 Camaro BLK 2LS, MRT 2 exhaust,CAI,Anzo projector headlights,Morimoto HID,Aftermarket fog lights,RS tail lights, Strut tower brace.

07-09-2018, 12:04 PM	#10
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 932	Press the shifter button a few times and you'll hear the solenoid disengage in the steering column, allowing you to pull out the key. As mentioned, some have had the shifter replaced which appeared to fix the issue. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

07-13-2018, 08:14 PM	#13
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	It's the microswitch on the shifter assembly that doesn't trip the solenoid in the column. Either a new microswitch or adjusting the existing one should do the trick. __________________

07-09-2018, 09:54 AM	#2
MattIdaho Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 82	I have had this happen 2 times now on my 14 as well. I turn it back on start the engine and, put in drive then back to park and off to get it out. seems to be a park safty issue. It only seems to happen in my garage from some reason

07-09-2018, 10:04 AM	#3
RedDevil-SS Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/2SS CRT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Starkville, MS Posts: 36	I've had the same problem. Most of the time the steering wheel doesn't lock either. When it locks, the keys come out.

07-09-2018, 10:12 AM	#4
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	Are your teeth worn on the key? Had a Buick Regal that did the same thing. Ended up replacing the Cylinder and two new keys.

07-09-2018, 10:30 AM	#5
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,916	had this on my 2015,its a known issue.dealer replaced the shifter under warranty,but others have fixed this by disabling a pin in the steering column.there are several threads on this issue.

07-09-2018, 10:42 AM	#7
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	There is a long post on this topic: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401624 Mine did this and the shifter was replaced under warranty in my case.

07-09-2018, 11:00 AM	#8
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	if you have happened to do any shifter "maintenance" that might also be the cause. I mean, hypothetically speaking, of course

07-09-2018, 12:58 PM	#11
Kick_SS_ Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Belews Creek Posts: 7	Yes this happens to my 2014 quite often, I figured out if I depress the shifter button and push forward on it it releases the key then. So I assume they have not made this a recall issue ?

07-13-2018, 08:07 PM	#12
White_Camaro Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: phoenix Posts: 287	I had the issue on my camaro and fixed it at the dealer a couple years ago. Now the problem has resurfaced again. If i want to fix it I would have to replace the shifter assembly again.