2014 Silverado...Key Won't Go Into Ignition

dale3in98 · February 22, 2014

Truck has less than 250 miles on it and now the key won't go all the way into the ignition to allow the truck to start. I noticed this two days ago but I could shake/wiggle/jiggle the key and it would go all the way in and start the truck. Today, I drove the truck...parked it in the garage...now neither set of keys will go all the way into the ignition. I tried the shake/wiggle/jiggle...doesn't work.

Anyone else have these issues or have suggestions?

Thanks,

Mike

gmtech4 · February 22, 2014

put it on a hook and out it in front of the dealer principals parking spot with a little note in big letters !!!!!!!

or spray abit of lube in the cylinder and try it ,,,if unable to put key in ,,,refer to above statement

cmpcpro · February 22, 2014

Mine always goes in but I have had to move the wheel a little to get it to turn due to the lock

klrrdr · February 22, 2014

Check the end of the key. There have been reports of a small pc. breaking off and getting stuck in the cylinder,preventing the key from going in.

dale3in98 · February 23, 2014

Thanks for the suggestions...tried the lube...no luck...tried moving the steering wheel...no luck. I check the keys and nothing appears to have been broken off. I guess the next step is the tow hook to the dealer with a nasty note as suggested. Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing this.

Things like this make you second guess trading in my 2007 Silverado with 51,000 miles and NO Problems...smh.

txab · February 23, 2014

Under warranty, make the dealer pick it up.

pm26 · February 23, 2014

This whole thing is ridiculous. How long has GM been making car keys? Remember the "ears" that ignition tumblers used to have on older GM vehicles so it was easier to turn the key? That was actually a nice feature and it was eliminated by GM in the last few years to save a few bucks per vehicle. I have driven GM vehicles for decades and do not remember having any problem inserting or turning the ignition key. There is no excuse for this.

klrrdr · February 23, 2014

Ask one of the neighborhood kids to start it for you.

MikeNH · February 23, 2014

This whole thing is ridiculous. How long has GM been making car keys? Remember the "ears" that ignition tumblers used to have on older GM vehicles so it was easier to turn the key? That was actually a nice feature and it was eliminated by GM in the last few years to save a few bucks per vehicle. I have driven GM vehicles for decades and do not remember having any problem inserting or turning the ignition key. There is no excuse for this.

I drive new cars almost every week and I cannot think of a single manufacturer that still has the ears you describe. They used to exist because the heads of keys were small. Now because of the chips or maybe just aesthetics they're much larger and provide all the leverage you need to turn the key. You obviously have an axe to grind but find something less absurd to whine about since no one uses that design now.

waumo1 · February 23, 2014

I think the "ears" on the switch were to help carry the loading the mechanical transmission shifter lock could put on the switch if you shut it off with the wheel cranked to one side or the other. My 69 Grand Prix has the "ears" and sometimes the force required to turn the ignition is substantial if you don't take the loading off the switch by turning the wheel.

Doug_Scott · February 24, 2014

Thanks for the suggestions...tried the lube...no luck...tried moving the steering wheel...no luck. I check the keys and nothing appears to have been broken off. I guess the next step is the tow hook to the dealer with a nasty note as suggested. Just wondering if anyone else was experiencing this.

Things like this make you second guess trading in my 2007 Silverado with 51,000 miles and NO Problems...smh.

Why would you leave a nasty note? Do you think the dealer came to your house, broke into your truck, and stuck something in the lock cylinder? You may or may not be aware of it, but, your truck came with a warranty for a reason. Call roadside assist, tell them the truck won't start, and they will come get it and drop it at the dealer.

jay15892 · February 24, 2014

I agree with Doug. That is what the warranty is for and it is not the dealers fault. The dealer will fix it though.

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2016 Sierra Owner · February 24, 2014

This whole thing is ridiculous. How long has GM been making car keys? Remember the "ears" that ignition tumblers used to have on older GM vehicles so it was easier to turn the key? That was actually a nice feature and it was eliminated by GM in the last few years to save a few bucks per vehicle. I have driven GM vehicles for decades and do not remember having any problem inserting or turning the ignition key. There is no excuse for this.

And this is a totally different key/lock system that you are used to as well.