2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 "turning key disengage shifter" Questions

the ignition switch or tumblers that are sticking(squirt a little wd40 in the ignition cylinder and move the key in and out a couple of times) inside the switch. Make sure the shifter is fully in park

...you try turning your steering wheel left/right until it loosens the shifter. Also, ensure your key is in place correctly, it may also require that you turn it a few times to disengage. Hope it

...Key turns when it is warmer out but not when colder. Took it to the repair shop, they lubricated the cylinder and it worked when I picked it up last night but again it wont turn this morning. make ...

disengage it, the key has to be turned off to disengage the tow/haul. There is a major electrical short but where is it? Does the vehicle start an run ? If it does ,the brain as you call it is working

...be to check the brake switch behind the brake pedal to make sure it has not moved out of placement try jiggling the steering wheel while turning the key. it might disengaged the key lock. good ...

...the shifter, sometimes covered by a plastic part.  If you take a small screwdriver or long key and stick it in there and push down it will disengage the lock on the shifter for towing. 

...disengage and the key got stuck in the ignition. I pushed the emergency key release button inside the steering column to get it out. Today I drove my car and when I went to park I could not get the ...

...a typical problem with us guys with strong hands, replace ignition switch, your problems will disappear. Meanwhile, be gentle inserting and turning that ignition key!!!! Especially on older

...can use key to disengage it and try putting the car in neutral then starting it that will tell you if you need a new shift lock or bypass it or if you need a new tummbler. CAR WONT SHIFT INTO ...

...key out. Another time I couldn't push the button on the gear shifter (safety lock) to move it out of park and had to have a flatbed towtruck pick it up. They disengaged the safety mechanism so now I ...