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Steve2150 · 05-09-2014, 08:57 AM

Have a 2013 SS/RS, started this morning with remote start, got in car put key in ignition turned and ready to drive BUT, went to move out of park, foot on brake holding release button would not come out of park, pushing the release button just made clicks under the dash when pressed. Shut motor off restarted no problem, just nervous might happen again and not release. Am I the 1st with this problem, car was on level ground.

mailclerk · 05-09-2014, 10:43 AM

If I were you I'd have the dealership look into it and have it documented. Who know they might find and repair the issue in front of your eyes.

Mail Clerk

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-10-2014, 07:32 PM

Hi Steve2150,

We are sorry to hear of the concerns you are experiencing! I can definitely understand why you would nervous. I would be happy to contact your dealership on your behalf or document your concerns in our system. If you'd like my assistance please send a private message and include your contact info and VIN. I hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you,

Andraya R. (assisting William)
Chevrolet Customer Care

Angrybird 12 · 05-10-2014, 07:37 PM

Mine does that sometimes, every time it does I just take my foot off the brake and put it back on and it releases. It definately has something to do with the brake interlock.

20Camaro11 · 05-10-2014, 07:49 PM

I had a post about this along time ago. I had the same identical when the car was still pretty new to me. It happened after starting the car with remote start. They replaced the whole mechanism. There is a way to release the interlock, check the owners manual. If it sounds like a pen clicking inside your center console, I would suggest getting the car to the dealer for some warranty work.

05-09-2014, 08:57 AM	#1
Steve2150 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Red Hot Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Punta gorda Posts: 118	Transmission locked in park Have a 2013 SS/RS, started this morning with remote start, got in car put key in ignition turned and ready to drive BUT, went to move out of park, foot on brake holding release button would not come out of park, pushing the release button just made clicks under the dash when pressed. Shut motor off restarted no problem, just nervous might happen again and not release. Am I the 1st with this problem, car was on level ground.

05-10-2014, 07:37 PM	#4
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Mine does that sometimes, every time it does I just take my foot off the brake and put it back on and it releases. It definately has something to do with the brake interlock. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

05-09-2014, 10:43 AM	#2
mailclerk Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 137	If I were you I'd have the dealership look into it and have it documented. Who know they might find and repair the issue in front of your eyes. Mail Clerk

05-10-2014, 07:32 PM	#3
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	Hi Steve2150, We are sorry to hear of the concerns you are experiencing! I can definitely understand why you would nervous. I would be happy to contact your dealership on your behalf or document your concerns in our system. If you'd like my assistance please send a private message and include your contact info and VIN. I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you, Andraya R. (assisting William) Chevrolet Customer Care

05-10-2014, 07:49 PM	#5
20Camaro11 Drives: SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: not here Posts: 655	I had a post about this along time ago. I had the same identical when the car was still pretty new to me. It happened after starting the car with remote start. They replaced the whole mechanism. There is a way to release the interlock, check the owners manual. If it sounds like a pen clicking inside your center console, I would suggest getting the car to the dealer for some warranty work.