Key stuck in he ignition

Asked by Dubdaprince Apr 11, 2017 at 09:23 AM about the 2002 GMC Envoy

Question type: General

I cant take my key out

8 Answers

60

I would ask someone with some expertise to take that out, so that you don't damage anything by accident.

3 people found this helpful.
11,245

Things to look at are your ignition switch/nuetral safety switch. Under the column is either a small hole, or a stamped mark where a hole was supposed to be. Stick a paperclip up there to release your key.

13 people found this helpful.
40

Were you able to get it to work? I can't seen to finger it out

4 people found this helpful.
260

watch my vid. all these "GM EXPERTS" are full of crap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO0p4TjtCjw

11 people found this helpful.
10

I have similar symptoms with my 2002 AWD Envoy SLT. The shifter moves freely from Park to 1, but doesn't stop at any of the normal detents and the key will not come out unless you press the release on the underside of the steering column. I read all the available comments and took the console apart to get to the interlock solenoid. I removed the solenoid mounting screws but left the electric connector attached, the key turned all the way OFF and could be removed. There is a sleeve over the shift bar that slides up and down the shaft, allowing the plunger on the interlock microswitch to extend fully and complete the circuit that tells the ignition switch the car is in PARK. However, the sleeve is frozen in the down position. I can barely budge it using a long screwdriver as a lever. There is something about the plunger in the center of the shifter that connects with the unlock button on the top of the shifter handle and this is preventing the sleeve from sliding properly. The shifter is a single assembly, about $100 on Ebay or $10 at a parts yard. Huge pain in the rear end but much cheaper than taking it to a shop.

1 people found this helpful.

This is the second time the battery has died (about 5 years apart) and the vehicle never provides any warning - just dead. And learned the last time the key does not come out, supposedly as a safety precaution. Just stupid. AND not I can'e lock the car so it's stuck in the work parking lot overnight. If anything gets stolen I'll be angry.

Your Answer:

Envoy

Looking for a Used Envoy in your area?

CarGurus has 181 nationwide Envoy listings starting at $2,000.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2002 GMC Envoy

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    FJ4072
    Reputation
    2,690
  • #2
    NITROGLORY1
    Reputation
    1,730
  • #3
    Ria Gonzalez
    Reputation
    860
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Trailblazer
424 Great Deals out of 21,282 listings starting at $2,300
Used GMC Yukon
660 Great Deals out of 11,333 listings starting at $1,950
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,023 Great Deals out of 20,582 listings starting at $1,100
Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,827 Great Deals out of 66,006 listings starting at $875
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,561 Great Deals out of 50,017 listings starting at $750
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,153 Great Deals out of 130,995 listings starting at $1,000
Used GMC Envoy XL
4 Great Deals out of 38 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Explorer
2,194 Great Deals out of 62,945 listings starting at $950
Used Chevrolet Blazer
778 Great Deals out of 14,648 listings starting at $4,495
Used Dodge Durango
813 Great Deals out of 21,239 listings starting at $550

Used Cars for Sale

2009 GMC Envoy For Sale
8 listings starting at $3,995
2008 GMC Envoy For Sale
34 listings starting at $2,995
2007 GMC Envoy For Sale
27 listings starting at $4,995
2006 GMC Envoy For Sale
29 listings starting at $3,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.