GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Cause

Action

The shaft assembly is damaged.

Repair and replace the shaft as needed. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

The housing assembly is damaged.

Replace the housing assembly. Refer to Steering Column Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Steering Column Jacket - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The automatic transmission shift lock control system is damaged.

Repair and replace the automatic transmission shift lock control system as needed. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Disassemble - Off Vehicle and Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The park lock cable is not adjusted properly.

Adjust the park lock cable.

The key is incandrect, bent, and twisted.

Replace the key. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Infandmation.

    • There is a burr on the tang of the shift gate.
    • Faulty lock cylinder
    • Remove the burr.
    • Replace the lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement - On Vehicle .