What causes a Chevy Equinox key to get stuck in the ignition?

If your Chevy Equinox’s battery doesn’t have enough voltage to properly engage the safety mechanisms that leave your key stuck in the ignition can cause the issue. Here are ways that you can get your Equinox’s key free. This is our recommended order to do them in. Is the battery charged? If the vehicle still starts it should be fine.

Can a car key get stuck in the ignition?

A key getting stuck in your Equinox’s ignition is not the most common problem. You can go the whole life of the vehicle and this typically won’t happen. Here are some of the most common reasons why the key would get stuck in the ignition. They are presented somewhat in the order of most likely to least likely to be the cause.

Can You unbind the steering wheel on an equinox?

Manipulating your Equinox’s steering wheel can unbind the key. Bent – Over time and repeated use, a key can bend. If this is the case, you’ll need to get a new one.

How long does it take to fix a stuck car key?

The stuck key repair could take about 3 hours depending on the model, with GM advising dealers to provide a courtesy car to customers while the necessary fixes are made.

Why does my 2010 Equinox not release the key?

2010 Equinox has 10,333 miles key will not release from ignition. It will turn off the vehicle but key will not come out of the ignition. Does not happen every time but is getting more frequent. Will have to wait and wrestle the wheel, when it gets ready to release it….it will let me have the key. SO frustrating. Help.

Can a Gm key be removed from ignition?

Shops are reporting lots of problems with these vehicles and GM has issued a bulletin PIT4840A that applies to the vehicles listed below. Can’t remove the key from ignition, or the key won’t rotate to the Lock/OFF position on these vehicles:

Why does my key keep getting stuck in the ignition?

Here are some of the most common reasons why the key would get stuck in the ignition. They are presented somewhat in the order of most likely to least likely to be the cause. All vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions have a lock that keeps the key from being removed from the ignition while the vehicle is in gear.

Can you remove the ignition key on a GMC Acadia?

Make and Model > GMC Trucks > Acadia > Can’t remove the key from… Diagnose and fix GM to correct situation where you can’t remove the key from ignition If you encounter a situation where you can’t remove the key from ignition on a GM vehicle, you have lots of company.

Do you need a fob code for a Chevy Equinox?

For Chevrolet Equinox vehicles equipped with a transponder system and/or remote, intelligent key, or fob key, codes are available. However, programming is necessary. You will have to either tow the car to the dealer or have an automotive locksmith come and program the key on site.

Where can I get a Chevy Equinox key cut?

Call an automotive locksmith that offers a mobile service for Chevrolet Equinox cars. We can help you with that. Tow the car to the dealer. Order a key online and have the dealer or locksmith cut and program it for you (if necessary). A word of caution: The type of key you need depends on the year and model of your Chevrolet Equinox.

Can you change the VIN on a Chevy Equinox?

The VIN allows the dealer or automotive locksmith to access the key code on file, i.e., to cut you a replacement key by code, which is a very fast and easy process. There are, however, two things to consider: For Chevrolet Equinox vehicles that are older than ten years, there are no codes available.