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Truck idling, put in reverse and it shuts off

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I tried a search but did't find anything like this.

Today I was driving around handing out motocross event notices so my truck was idling while I walked up to each house to drop them off. Twice, I got back in the truck and put it in reverse to back up and the engine shut off. Just like turning the key off.

Started right back up again no problem.

Anyone else have this issue with their trucks?

It is a 5.3 crew cab all terrain 4x4 with an after market remote start. None of that should matter but maybe......

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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Was your steering wheel tilted all the way up? If so, the gear lever can contact the key when changing gears and turn the ignition off.

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It may have been tilted up. I don't remember. I was driving with the tilt up a few times. It was hard to shift when it happened so maybe that is it. I will try playing with it to see if thats what it was. Thanks.

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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Yea....if the wheel is tilted all the way up, and you shift into park or reverse the shifting column can hit the key turning it off.

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Yep checked today. The gear shift had marks on it where it was hitting the key. Thanks for the help. Without the suggestions, I probably wouldnt have figured it out. Would have drove me nuts ha ha.

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jimenezpalafox New Member

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I have a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT and have been experiencing this shutting off issue but at the lake while on the ramp dropping off my jet skis. I leave the truck on, place the parking break then park. When I want to drive up the ramp and move the gear lever from park, it turns off. This last time the steering wheel was tilted all the way to the top, other time I dont recall because it was not me behind the wheel.

 

Does anyone know if there is a fix for it? recall?

Has anyone took the truck to the dealership?

 

Thanks

Dnt Senior Enthusiast

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Yes there is a replacement smaller key GIT U SUM at your local dealer

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