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Ignition Key Will Not Remove From Ignition Lock Cylinder (Reposition Shifter Boot)

Subject:Ignition Key Will Not Remove From Ignition Lock Cylinder (Reposition Shifter Boot)

Models:2004-2007 Buick Rainier
2002-2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Models
2002-2008 GMC Envoy Models
2003-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada



This bulletin is being revised to include the 2008 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-07-30-021A (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).


Condition

Some customers may comment that they are unable to remove the ignition key from the ignition cylinder.

Cause

The shifter boot may be caught/trapped in the shifter assembly mechanism.

Correction

DO THIS

DON'T DO THIS

Reposition the shifter boot.

DO NOT replace the complete shifter assembly.

ONLY replace the shifter boot if damaged.

  1. Inspect the shifter boot for being caught/trapped in the shifter assembly.
  2. • If the shifter boot is NOT caught/trapped in the shift assembly, refer to Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder in SI.
    • If the shifter boot IS caught/trapped in the shifter assembly, continue with the next step.

    Important: 

       • DO NOT replace the complete shifter assembly for this condition.
       • ONLY replace the shifter boot/handle if damaged by shifter assembly.

  3. Reposition the shifter boot so that it is not caught/trapped in the shifter assembly.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

K5111

Boot/Handle, Automatic Transmission Control Lever - Reposition/Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time