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Lifelesslump · 09-06-2022, 12:34 PM

Hey everyone! My Camaro REV is a 2015 2SS commemorative edition.
but I've been having problems with my key in the ignition. so basically I cant turn the key to the all the way off position, and it wont let me pull the key out. i have to turn it back on then put the shifter to drive, then park and the key will then twist all the way and then it pulls out.
i know its a common problem in the gen 5s. but i tried googling it and only can find some of the problem.
what can i do about this? its driving me nuts. thanks in advance!

hunter1660 · 09-06-2022, 06:26 PM

In this sub forum, type stuck key in the search window

KenKat · 09-06-2022, 08:41 PM

I’ve had my shifter replaced once under warranty for this problem and it has started happening again. There are several potential workarounds and fixes, but I thought this was the best explanation and potential fix for the issue:

https://youtu.be/sETuCmaTLhY

For now, I’ve been doing the following if the key gets stuck:

1) Turn key back to “on” position (don’t need to start the car)
2) Place foot on brake (car can stay in Park)
3) Squeeze the silver shift release button at the top of the shifter several times rapidly
4) Key should be able to be released at this point

If this ever stops working, I will probably try the procedure in the video.

09-06-2022, 12:34 PM	#1
Lifelesslump Drives: Chevy Camaro 2016 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Idaho Posts: 3 View My Garage	key wont turn off or come out Hey everyone! My Camaro REV is a 2015 2SS commemorative edition. but I've been having problems with my key in the ignition. so basically I cant turn the key to the all the way off position, and it wont let me pull the key out. i have to turn it back on then put the shifter to drive, then park and the key will then twist all the way and then it pulls out. i know its a common problem in the gen 5s. but i tried googling it and only can find some of the problem. what can i do about this? its driving me nuts. thanks in advance!

09-06-2022, 06:26 PM	#2
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	In this sub forum, type stuck key in the search window __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

09-06-2022, 08:41 PM	#3
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	I’ve had my shifter replaced once under warranty for this problem and it has started happening again. There are several potential workarounds and fixes, but I thought this was the best explanation and potential fix for the issue: https://youtu.be/sETuCmaTLhY For now, I’ve been doing the following if the key gets stuck: 1) Turn key back to “on” position (don’t need to start the car) 2) Place foot on brake (car can stay in Park) 3) Squeeze the silver shift release button at the top of the shifter several times rapidly 4) Key should be able to be released at this point If this ever stops working, I will probably try the procedure in the video.