03 GMC Envoy SLT; Key Stuck In Ignition

Asked by SadGMCOwner May 19, 2020 at 03:14 PM about the 2003 GMC Envoy 4 Dr SLT 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2003 GMC Envoy SLT. Your average
red with gray leather interior, nothing fancy.
But it’s having this cute issue where it won’t
release my key from the ignition. Had a severe
battery failure, car died in drive. Got it towed
home, key won’t release. Had a similar issue
before, but when the mechanic restored full
power to my vehicle he was able to remove
the key. Programmed a new key and
everything was great. This time, I got my
battery in, full power was restored, and my
key won’t turn to the complete OFF position
and my shifter slides between P all the way to
1 without stepping on the brakes. Went ahead
and removed entire center console, cleaned
solenoid which was already clean and
functioning fine but what the heck, check the
cable under the car to the transmission just in
case, and still absolutely nothing. Even found
a photo and multiple suggestions stating to
poke a button under the steering column to
manually release key, and I must be an idiot or
something is very wrong because there is just
empty space where a button might go. Any
help at all would be GREATLY appreciated!
Even if you can tell me that I need to clear my
codes with a reader that would be fantastic;
everyone that I talk to says it won’t do any
good. Ready to try just about anything at this
point because turning it off with the negative
cable disconnection is getting sickening.
Bought it off a salvage yard as a dumpy run
around car, but I like it and would like to see it
keep going if it can.

1 Answer

11,675

Under the steering wheel, there will be EITHER a hole, or an indentation where a hole was supposed to be. Sounds like the hole was never completed. Need to carefully drill it out where the indentation is. Sounds like you've done your due diligence, I'd look at possibly being your ignition switch as the culprit, or the ground on the tranny, passenger side under carpet.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2003 GMC Envoy

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    FJ4072
    Reputation
    2,820
  • #2
    NITROGLORY1
    Reputation
    1,780
  • #3
    Ria Gonzalez
    Reputation
    870
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used GMC Yukon
690 Great Deals out of 11,556 listings starting at $2,595
Used Chevrolet Trailblazer
411 Great Deals out of 23,431 listings starting at $2,200
Used GMC Canyon
323 Great Deals out of 10,573 listings starting at $3,500
Used GMC Envoy XUV
9 listings
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,360 Great Deals out of 27,208 listings starting at $1,445
Used GMC Sierra 1500
2,091 Great Deals out of 64,065 listings starting at $1,400
Used GMC Yukon XL
479 Great Deals out of 9,704 listings starting at $2,995
Used Ford Expedition
1,064 Great Deals out of 28,341 listings starting at $2,200
Used GMC Envoy XL
3 Great Deals out of 39 listings starting at $1,931
Used Chevrolet Suburban
685 Great Deals out of 16,128 listings starting at $3,000
Used Ford Explorer
2,327 Great Deals out of 54,336 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda Accord
1,503 Great Deals out of 24,489 listings starting at $1,895

Used Cars For Sale

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.