GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Chevy C Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder

Cause

Action

The shaft system is damaged.

Replace the shaft assembly. Refer to the appropriate procedure from the following list:

    • Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, Jacket- Disassemble
    • Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, Jacket- Disassemble Floor Shift
    • Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, Jacket- Assemble
    • Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, Jacket- Assemble Floor Shift

The housing assembly is damaged.

Replace the housing assembly.

The brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) system is damaged.

Repair or replace the BTSI as required. Refer to BTSI - Disassemble or BTSI - Assemble.

The key is incorrect, bent, or twisted.

Replace the key. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Information.

The park lock cable is not adjusted properly.

Adjust the park lock cable. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Parking Brake from the following list: