Ignition Key wont come out at times.

[RicksRado]

I have a 2022 Silverado 2500HD with the same issue. It has 38k miles and the dealership I bought it from isn’t trying to help resolve the issue. Instead they’re blaming me for installing LED footwell lights. They say the BCM is sensitive and my LEDs are probably causing electrical issues in the ignition. I told them that it was bs because if they looked hard enough they could tell that it’s wired up to a upfitter switch. They said since they didn’t install the upffiter switches that could be the root cause. They said they’d have to uninstall my LEDs and upfitter switches if I want them to fix it. They’ll charge me for the uninstall and charge me to install it “properly” after they fix the ignition problem. They say this is a rare issue and it’s due to improper modification… I left mad because they’re just blaming me and saying no other truck owner has this issue…yet there’s a whole forum 

[mepops]

Bullzhit mine started doing it at about 30k with factory halogens!

[Tyler_0172000]

I just went and looked at a 2022 2500hd today with 50k and it also had a key issue where it took 30+ times to get the key out. Wondering if anyone found a fix? Don’t want to purchase with constant key issues. I’ve seen YouTube videos with colorados where there’s a switch you can disable on the ignition but not sure if these 2500’s are the same. 

[GMCustomerService]

On 10/15/2024 at 12:23 AM, Tyler_0172000 said:

I just went and looked at a 2022 2500hd today with 50k and it also had a key issue where it took 30+ times to get the key out. Wondering if anyone found a fix? Don’t want to purchase with constant key issues. I’ve seen YouTube videos with colorados where there’s a switch you can disable on the ignition but not sure if these 2500’s are the same. 

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[Rodney Munoz]

This was happening to me and it ended up being the shifter I had to replace it cost $580 mechanic did it 

[mepops]

6 hours ago, Rodney Munoz said:

This was happening to me and it ended up being the shifter I had to replace it cost $580 mechanic did it 

The actual park, reverse,drive stick Rodney?

[mepops]

This?

[Stonerdh]

On 6/10/2024 at 6:50 PM, GMCustomerService said:

We are sorry to hear of these difficulties with your key for your vehicle and would like to take the opportunity to learn more. Please send us an email to [email protected]. Be sure to include your Username and Forum name in the subject line with additional details. We look forward to your email. 

 

[Stonerdh]

I also have the same issue have gone to three different dealers in my area . Have been told as designed, impossible! 
should  not have to wait 3 minutes to get the key out . Vehicle shows in park ! 
you can get the key out if you don’t put it in gear . 

[AP19]

I have the same problem. We need to all report the problem using this link so that a recall gets created.

 

https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#index

[NaturallyAspirated]

So I gotta “fix”, after a lot of trial and error.

 

You can get the key out if you push the key in, then rotate til it’s about to start. So you hold it past the point where you feel the spring engage while also pushing it in, but before the starter kicks in. You hold it there a listen for a very faint click. Once you hear that click, you can turn the key back out and it releases. Someone here more technical than me can probably diagnose it from here, but this works. 
 

again, when I finally bring my truck into the dealership I’m gonna ask them what this is and report more back to y’all.

[mepops]

On 10/14/2024 at 2:00 PM, mepops said:

Bullzhit mine started doing it at about 30k with factory halogens!

I got it fixed finally cost me about $500 at the billion dealership in Iowa City, Iowa. It wasn't. The shifter handle was something in the ignition switch or ignition hole worn out but I'm going to look for that receipt and post it. They did a diagnosis but didn't charge me because I've done one before 20,000 mi before the same dealer diagnosed when they diagnosed me a key and that didn't work. it's fixed!

On 1/25/2025 at 6:11 PM, AP19 said:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#index

 

[mepops]

Park switch was replaced and is working as it should. That was December 17th. Haven't had any problems since. Hope this helps. Someone cost me about 500 bucks

[Aussi]

Dealt with this issue in my 2023 Silverado HD 2500 Custom for six months and FINALLY found a competent Chevy service department.  Issue was that the park neutral switch was intermittently reading incorrectly not allowing the release of the ignition key.  Installed 87846287 SL-N Solenoid (04053-CT). After replacement key comes out every time.

[Marden Motors Ltd]

I am a dealer in Canada.  Bought a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and found immediately that when I stopped and went to get the key out of the ignition it wouldn't come out.  It was stuck.  If you wait several minutes it will release.  There must be a timing mechanism.  If you keep the key in the cylinder the radio will still run and will kill the battery.  Read this forum and we changed a few parts with out success that others suggested.  We ended up determining the fault is in the shift control.  GM Part number is 8505304.  The part is $296.29.  About 1 hour to install and now works like a charm.