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DoublexMuffinz · 02-02-2016, 04:42 PM

Within the past couple days when I turn off my car the key will not come out of the ignition and is stuck. Turning the wheel doesn't help at all and I had to keep turning the car on and off until the key would budge. Well today when I got home I put my car in park and doors unlocked, everything was normal. When I took my foot off the brake the car started reversing and then I heard a click and the car physically stopped (Actually went into park even though that's what it was in?). So my question is wtf is happening and I just wanted to let you guys know or for anyone else that has had a similar issue.

Hippy · 02-02-2016, 05:08 PM

Sounds like the car isn't shifting into. Park completely so the key will not release. I'm sure it's mostly likely an adjustment.
Bring it back to the dealer

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Chevrolet Customer Svc · 02-03-2016, 04:49 PM

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[url=http://goo.gl/luDM95 Posted by DoublexMuffinz[/url] Within the past couple days when I turn off my car the key will not come out of the ignition and is stuck. Turning the wheel doesn't help at all and I had to keep turning the car on and off until the key would budge. Well today when I got home I put my car in park and doors unlocked, everything was normal. When I took my foot off the brake the car started reversing and then I heard a click and the car physically stopped (Actually went into park even though that's what it was in?). So my question is wtf is happening and I just wanted to let you guys know or for anyone else that has had a similar issue.

Hey DoublexMuffinz,

I am sorry to hear you're experiencing this unexpected concern with your Camaro. I see that you are seeking advice from other forum members, however, please feel free to reach out to us if you would like to visit your dealership for a diagnostic appointment. We would be more than willing to provide an additional layer of assistance on our end during that process. Please include your VIN, full contact information, current mileage, and preferred dealership in your message if this is of interest to you.

Kindly,

Julie C
Chevrolet Customer Care

DoublexMuffinz · 02-16-2016, 03:57 PM

Dealership said it's an issue they are aware of apparently and had a service bulletin on it. Replaced the parking actuator and things appear to be running smooth.

1Canuck · 02-17-2016, 03:05 AM

is this parking actuator located at the base of the shifter which locks it into park. That is where I have an on/off issue. there is an electrical connection to the ignition. at times I have to flick the park release a few times before key is released.

DoublexMuffinz · 02-17-2016, 10:16 AM

Don't quote me on it but I believe so, had the exact same thing with mine

sstephen17 · 04-17-2016, 11:30 PM

I just ran into the same issue. I'm sure the dealer will blame the key recall and have me do it (I've been telling them no) but I'll be sure to mention the parking actuator.

Rottieboy2004 · 05-24-2016, 09:12 PM

I recently had the same problem at 29k miles. I thought it had something to do with the steering wheel lock however I soon realized it was with the gear shift.(L99) The dealer confirmed and ended up replacing the Transmission Control(B10D03) The cost for the Transmission Control would have been $236.63 had it not been covered under warranty.

02-02-2016, 04:42 PM	#1
DoublexMuffinz Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 26	Key Stuck In Ignition Within the past couple days when I turn off my car the key will not come out of the ignition and is stuck. Turning the wheel doesn't help at all and I had to keep turning the car on and off until the key would budge. Well today when I got home I put my car in park and doors unlocked, everything was normal. When I took my foot off the brake the car started reversing and then I heard a click and the car physically stopped (Actually went into park even though that's what it was in?). So my question is wtf is happening and I just wanted to let you guys know or for anyone else that has had a similar issue.

02-02-2016, 05:08 PM	#2
Hippy Hotwheels Drives: Hotwheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 382 View My Garage	Sounds like the car isn't shifting into. Park completely so the key will not release. I'm sure it's mostly likely an adjustment. Bring it back to the dealer Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk __________________ Parts for Sale 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition 734 of 1524

02-16-2016, 03:57 PM	#4
DoublexMuffinz Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 26	Dealership said it's an issue they are aware of apparently and had a service bulletin on it. Replaced the parking actuator and things appear to be running smooth.

02-17-2016, 03:05 AM	#5
1Canuck Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 256	is this parking actuator located at the base of the shifter which locks it into park. That is where I have an on/off issue. there is an electrical connection to the ignition. at times I have to flick the park release a few times before key is released.

02-17-2016, 10:16 AM	#6
DoublexMuffinz Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 26	Don't quote me on it but I believe so, had the exact same thing with mine

04-17-2016, 11:30 PM	#7
sstephen17 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS BRM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 215	I just ran into the same issue. I'm sure the dealer will blame the key recall and have me do it (I've been telling them no) but I'll be sure to mention the parking actuator.

05-24-2016, 09:12 PM	#8
Rottieboy2004 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 4	I recently had the same problem at 29k miles. I thought it had something to do with the steering wheel lock however I soon realized it was with the gear shift.(L99) The dealer confirmed and ended up replacing the Transmission Control(B10D03) The cost for the Transmission Control would have been $236.63 had it not been covered under warranty.