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EDV · 03-26-2015, 02:22 PM

The Key on my 2014 2LS is getting stuck after truning the car off, intermittently. It doesn't happen all the time, but every 2 out of 8 times or so. I've tried turning the wheels, putting car back in gear and then back to park, with no luck. Then I let it run for awhile, and try shutting off again. After the 5th or 6th attempt of letting it run, it finally gave it to me.

I took it to the dealer today, but on the initial inspection, they were unable to recreate the problem. Hopefully they find it. I saw a few videos of releasing it with a screw driver, but having to do that often is unacceptable for gm.

Any idea what could be causing this? Thanks.

pickwithaustin · 03-26-2015, 02:29 PM

This used to happen on my Pontiac Solstice OFTEN. In fact, it's one of the reasons I got rid of that car when I got my Camaro. Once, it stuck on and would not turn off. Could not turn the key to the off position. It's hard to take a car on any lengthy trips when you live in fear that it won't turn off or the key won't come out. The Chevy dealer dealt with mine by replacing the ignition switch... three different times. The one time, the service manager told me that the "tumblers" (or whatever they are) inside where you put the key, the little things that match your key cut, had fallen apart and were jamming and not allowing the key removal.

LStick · 03-26-2015, 02:45 PM

This is the original reason I had the ignition switch replaced at 2000 miles on my wifes Cobalt.
Back then, it was a known defect, and Chevy owned up to it.
Tough to hear that its happening on a '14 Camaro, since I own one. You'd think they'd get their act together already with the cheap outsourcing of parts and devastating results.

Adrian97c · 05-14-2015, 06:29 PM

Count me in.. With my ongoing brake pulsating issues, now I can't remove my key from ignition!

I'm ready to trade into a Lexus RC or something ��

retmil · 05-16-2015, 03:41 PM

I had the same issue on my HHR daily driver 2 years ago and the solution was to replace the ignition switch (under warranty).

_L8_ · 08-01-2015, 03:22 PM

Any update on your problem, Mine has done the same thing 10 times in the past 4 days. 2014 2SS with 9,000 miles.

Adrian97c · 08-01-2015, 03:24 PM

Dealer can't "recreate" so they are refusing to do anything

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TooCool5 · 08-02-2015, 01:17 PM

When I changed my Ign cylinder the key would not come out unless the car battery was hooked up.
Why I do, not know. There is a slot under the steering column to release the key.

Maybe you have an intermittent electrical or switch problem.

_L8_ · 08-02-2015, 06:39 PM

Not to get off topic but... We always remote start for warm up, This morning it did not work. Started fine with the key, Shut her off and then remote start worked. Same thing happened just a few ago. Maybe the onstar hack deal is the problem, More info will be posted in the coming hours/days.

BZapp725 · 08-07-2015, 08:04 AM

I'm just guessing but it could be that your shifter is just loose in park mode and that the button is not clicked in place. If it is not clicked in park just push the stick forward and it will surrender the key.

WymanD · 08-07-2015, 01:29 PM

same with my 2015 Camaro, in the last 3 days keys getting stuck in the ignition, and not turning completly off, pressing the buttion on the shifter seems to release the key a couple of times. I hate this, the Camaro only has 3000 miles on it

LSX Camaro · 08-08-2015, 11:18 AM

I had this issue on my 2010 SS. I came up with a easy, permanent fix. Start by removing the torx screws that hold on the bottom steering column cover. Locate the ignition lock solenoid. It is on the bottom side of the column. There is a small pin that comes out of the solenoid. This is what locks the ignition lock cylinder. You can take a small screwdriver and move the pin in and out. I placed a piece of 5/16 vacuum hose over the pin to hold it in the unlocked position. It can no longer move and the key can always be removed. Everything else operates as normal .

TooCool5 · 08-09-2015, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

I had this issue on my 2010 SS. I came up with a easy, permanent fix. Start by removing the torx screws that hold on the bottom steering column cover. Locate the ignition lock solenoid. It is on the bottom side of the column. There is a small pin that comes out of the solenoid. This is what locks the ignition lock cylinder. You can take a small screwdriver and move the pin in and out. I placed a piece of 5/16 vacuum hose over the pin to hold it in the unlocked position. It can no longer move and the key can always be removed. Everything else operates as normal .

Did you take any pics of where this pin is? I assume its not the front one near the key area.

White_Camaro · 08-09-2015, 06:16 PM

The same issue is happening to my camaro. I drive a 2014 SS with 16000 miles. This problem started happening a few days ago and occurs everytime I try to shut off the car. I
used a work around method to get the key out but why did this problem start now only?

03-26-2015, 02:22 PM	#1
EDV Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12	Key Stuck in Ignition after turning off The Key on my 2014 2LS is getting stuck after truning the car off, intermittently. It doesn't happen all the time, but every 2 out of 8 times or so. I've tried turning the wheels, putting car back in gear and then back to park, with no luck. Then I let it run for awhile, and try shutting off again. After the 5th or 6th attempt of letting it run, it finally gave it to me. I took it to the dealer today, but on the initial inspection, they were unable to recreate the problem. Hopefully they find it. I saw a few videos of releasing it with a screw driver, but having to do that often is unacceptable for gm. Any idea what could be causing this? Thanks.

03-26-2015, 02:29 PM	#2
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	This used to happen on my Pontiac Solstice OFTEN. In fact, it's one of the reasons I got rid of that car when I got my Camaro. Once, it stuck on and would not turn off. Could not turn the key to the off position. It's hard to take a car on any lengthy trips when you live in fear that it won't turn off or the key won't come out. The Chevy dealer dealt with mine by replacing the ignition switch... three different times. The one time, the service manager told me that the "tumblers" (or whatever they are) inside where you put the key, the little things that match your key cut, had fallen apart and were jamming and not allowing the key removal. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

05-14-2015, 06:29 PM	#4
Adrian97c Drives: Wife's 14' IS 250 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 2,207	Count me in.. With my ongoing brake pulsating issues, now I can't remove my key from ignition! I'm ready to trade into a Lexus RC or something �� __________________ 2016 Camaro HBM A8, 2SS, NPP, Sunroof, Kalahari Interior/kneepads, Black bowties, 56v: -11% tint all around Ordered • 2/06/16 Built on • 3/22/16 Adopted • 4/07/16 Sold on 2/05/16: 2014 Camaro SW L99, 2SS, RS, NAV, Inferno Orange Interior: -Borla ATAK catback -Range AFM delete -15% tint all around -Red LED interior bulbs -55k white Cree LED fogs -License plate LED bulb swap -12" Sub Kit, BA amp swap -Oracle ghosted LED sidemarkers

08-01-2015, 03:22 PM	#6
_L8_ Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 11	Any update on your problem, Mine has done the same thing 10 times in the past 4 days. 2014 2SS with 9,000 miles. __________________ CAI, ACS Splitter, Side Rockers and Winglets, Borla S-Type Cat Back

08-01-2015, 03:24 PM	#7
Adrian97c Drives: Wife's 14' IS 250 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 2,207	Dealer can't "recreate" so they are refusing to do anything Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2016 Camaro HBM A8, 2SS, NPP, Sunroof, Kalahari Interior/kneepads, Black bowties, 56v: -11% tint all around Ordered • 2/06/16 Built on • 3/22/16 Adopted • 4/07/16 Sold on 2/05/16: 2014 Camaro SW L99, 2SS, RS, NAV, Inferno Orange Interior: -Borla ATAK catback -Range AFM delete -15% tint all around -Red LED interior bulbs -55k white Cree LED fogs -License plate LED bulb swap -12" Sub Kit, BA amp swap -Oracle ghosted LED sidemarkers

03-26-2015, 02:45 PM	#3
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,371	This is the original reason I had the ignition switch replaced at 2000 miles on my wifes Cobalt. Back then, it was a known defect, and Chevy owned up to it. Tough to hear that its happening on a '14 Camaro, since I own one. You'd think they'd get their act together already with the cheap outsourcing of parts and devastating results.

05-16-2015, 03:41 PM	#5
retmil Drives: 2022 Wild Cherry SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Germantown, Md Posts: 316	I had the same issue on my HHR daily driver 2 years ago and the solution was to replace the ignition switch (under warranty).

08-02-2015, 01:17 PM	#8
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	When I changed my Ign cylinder the key would not come out unless the car battery was hooked up. Why I do, not know. There is a slot under the steering column to release the key. Maybe you have an intermittent electrical or switch problem. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

08-02-2015, 06:39 PM	#9
_L8_ Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 11	Not to get off topic but... We always remote start for warm up, This morning it did not work. Started fine with the key, Shut her off and then remote start worked. Same thing happened just a few ago. Maybe the onstar hack deal is the problem, More info will be posted in the coming hours/days. __________________ CAI, ACS Splitter, Side Rockers and Winglets, Borla S-Type Cat Back

08-07-2015, 08:04 AM	#10
BZapp725 Drives: Crystal red 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: PA Posts: 14	Maybe it's not clicked in park I'm just guessing but it could be that your shifter is just loose in park mode and that the button is not clicked in place. If it is not clicked in park just push the stick forward and it will surrender the key. __________________ Injen pf7012wb c.a.i. S.G.M. rally stripes. Splash guards. 35% tint.

08-07-2015, 01:29 PM	#11
WymanD BackNBlack Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 19 View My Garage	same with my 2015 Camaro, in the last 3 days keys getting stuck in the ignition, and not turning completly off, pressing the buttion on the shifter seems to release the key a couple of times. I hate this, the Camaro only has 3000 miles on it

08-08-2015, 11:18 AM	#12
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	I had this issue on my 2010 SS. I came up with a easy, permanent fix. Start by removing the torx screws that hold on the bottom steering column cover. Locate the ignition lock solenoid. It is on the bottom side of the column. There is a small pin that comes out of the solenoid. This is what locks the ignition lock cylinder. You can take a small screwdriver and move the pin in and out. I placed a piece of 5/16 vacuum hose over the pin to hold it in the unlocked position. It can no longer move and the key can always be removed. Everything else operates as normal . __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

08-09-2015, 06:16 PM	#14
White_Camaro Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: phoenix Posts: 287	The same issue is happening to my camaro. I drive a 2014 SS with 16000 miles. This problem started happening a few days ago and occurs everytime I try to shut off the car. I used a work around method to get the key out but why did this problem start now only?