How to get your ignition key unstuck in a Chevy Traverse.

Dead battery? Key stuck in the ignition? There's an easy fix!

[@buster187kid1]

To all the ppl that has had or still has this problem it's a fuse. If your windows don't work and your right tail light is out, don't panic. Find your right turn signal fuse and all your problems r solved! Just did mine and everything works again.

[@Mostang3]

God bless the guy who made this video and God bless you sir!!! Man I was stranded three hours away from home with these exact same problems. I'm sure the dealership would've juiced me for something. Thank You!!!

[@scott8887]

For me the battery was actually dead, but a fuse is definitely another possibility if it isn’t the battery.

[@gayholmes1158]

You are a life saver! Without warning my 2011 traverse wouldn't start....began an awful clacking noise.. And I couldn't turn it off. This was 5:30am so woke hubby only to be flabbergasted as to where the darn battery was?? Your videos helped us discover the battery location and I got my key out. Thank you

[@nnnas3423]

Thanks for the tip bro. Needed that when I got home late at night
If you take out the trim on the driver side console next to driver seat, you’ll find a small micro limit switch that actuated this solenoid. I sprayed it and slightly bent the metal arm to fix this permenantly

[@ricardozavala4038]

Did you ever make a video on how to remove trim. ? Having these issues now and watching all the how toos.. lol

[@scott8887]

Glad I could help! I tried to figure it out for a good 20-40 minutes before I thought to check inside the steering column to see if I could get the key out that way. Due to the lack of videos on here explaining how, I figured I'd post one for other people in my situation. And the battery. Had no idea it was behind the passenger's seat in the floor until I took it to a shop. What a strange place for it.

[@280kirkir]

Lee Carter... thank you so much for your video. It worked out on 2008 Buick Enclave after struggling for hours.

[@amberusa83]

Will this work on chevy cobalt.. ? Battery dead and key locked..?? Please advise

[@allaboutgreen1]

Thank you for this amazing video! So, I would have to replace that solenoid, right?

[@selu2001lioness]

@@allaboutgreen1 did you get it fixed. What did you have to do

[@allaboutgreen1]

@@selu2001lioness It was my neighbor's suv and she just pushes that solenoid every time to remove the key. I'll order the solenoid later and let you know how it goes.

[@angleradam1011]

Thanks for sharing this video. My Father-in-law just called with the same problem. I am headed over there and hopefully, this will solve the problem.

[@carlsticht4757]

My 2013 Chevy Traverse had the same issue just now, but instead of pushing the solenoid in, you pull it out. Thank you for the video!

[@UncleG80]

I have a 2012 and had to pull it out also. Helpful info regardless. Thanks

[@pamdolaher1200]

I have a 2015 Buick Enclave, although my release lever looked a little different, it did the trick. Thank you so much for taking the time to post your video, you saved us! We reviewed other videos and nothing seemed to work until yours.

[@BigHaitred]

Battery died at a Walmart. This worked and the kids thought is was cool! Thank you and God bless.

[@carlosdones1652]

I have a 2012. I found the same thing works just the solenoid is oriented differently under the keyswitch. I just kept filling around until I found it. Thank you so much for the video. I will never buy another Traverse, but thank God for folks like you!

[@Clownbaby88]

Thank you for the video. My genius wife came home last night with a car load of groceries. Well, she decides that she wants to keep her music on whilst unloading the car. That's understandable, I guess. So, she turns the engine off but doesn't turn the key all the way off and take it out. Instead, she turns the key to the back but doesn't remove it. That way, when she opens her door, the radio does lose power. Anyway, she brings the first load of groceries inside and gets sidetracked while inside. As I'm sure you know, after so many minutes of the car being off the radio, turns off automatically. About 20 minutes later, I ride up on my Harley. Assuming that she wouldn't do something so foolish I grab the remaining groceries and close the rear hatch. There they sat all night. The next day, she goes to leave and guess what? Yep
It's dead! So your video was very helpful.

[@tiziabowen]

Wow, it's December 20, 2023 and this worked out perfect for me( being a female and everything) I'm glad I looked it up because it sure helped me! I give this guy 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@scott8887]

Glad to see it’s still helping people 8 years later lol

[@brendanelson3369]

Thank you so much. This just happened to me today. I have 4 grandkids with me. I don't need car problems. I have a neighbor I think can do this. Again thank you!

[@burritoskins]

Thanks, I just used your video. Looking at a dead traverse my sister in law got stuck with after a rough divorce and a huge payment. Trying to salvage something for her

[@fine5441]

I had the same issue on my 2010 Enclave. Popped the top cover off the steering wheel column. Reached down and pushed in the Solenoid and the key came right out as shown in the video. I did not have an issue with the right blinker, windows or battery. The FIX I did that seemed to solve the issue again was - sprayed a few shots of WD-40 in the button on the shifter. These buttons can get gummed up over time. After a few minutes to let the WD-40 work, problem SOLVED, key comes right out. Hope this helps

[@cynthiadiaz2757]

so grateful for your help. I am sitting outside my car because I am scared to leave my key in the ignition. I don't want anyone to break my window just because they think they could take my car since the keys are in it. life saver.

[@genooneg7813]

Oh my god bless this guy. Thank you bro I took apart half the car trying to find out what the mother father was causing the problem.

[@scott8887]

Yeah turns out it needs electric power to activate that servo and release the key.

[@tiadorcx1336]

Thank you !!!!!! I’ve been watching videos ALL DAY and this is the only one that fixed my problem. Got my keys in under 10 secs. Thanks 👏🏼👏🏼

[@zillabeast]

Just happened to me, this quick fix was amazing. Phenomenal, thank you. Now to fix the actual problem itself.

[@marcbrown1776]

Thank you for the video! How do you replace the broken part?

[@timliebelt3328]

You rock. entered a search not expecting to see any results, and got this. Thanks to you and guys like you helping guys like me who have no clue!!

[@scott8887]

I was one of those clueless guys until I figured it out lol. I figured since there weren't any videos, I should make one in case others have the same issue.

[@rogerdetrick685]

Thank you.....this just happened to my 2011 but my battery wasn't dead. Thanks again.

[@MrDMF567]

Awesome. Thanks dude. You're more helpful than the dealership

[@mikew397]

Saved my keys today - thanks for posting this...more helpful than the dealership

[@katealligood3748]

you are a car god! my piece of junk traverse has been sitting in the driveway for 2 weeks like this key stuck window down and no power. i just went outside and tried what your video saod and i had to use a pen to press the lever because i could get my fingers down there. i told my husband he was like like how. I'm like the power of you tube!

[@kathleenshuman6280]

Thank you for the video! It worked on a 2014. Thought I was stuck in my car forever! Haha!

[@littleeagle5786]

Dude! You are awesome! Left the dc switch on my camper on after coming home.. dead battery. Started to jump it, but key wouldn't return to off and come out to reset my jumpbox. Got the key out thanks to you! Gonna let it set on charge for a while before trying again.

[@tbucks1000]

Thanks for the tip man. I got mine stuck in my Chevy traverse and your trick weekend great. Thanks again

[@franchettastephens6160]

2018 and it still works! Thank you so much!

[@Homeschooling3curlygirls]

You're AWESOME!! 🤗I Just had this issue and your video helped me get my key out of my Traverse!! Thank you!

[@DcaCo123]

Thank you so much, you just saved my Memorial Day weekend with my Grand Children. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, and a big kick in the Butt to the Engineers at General Motors.

[@ontop4eternity706]

Your the best on UA-cam. It just happened to me on my 2014 Chevy Traverse LT. I knew to check UA-cam right away. Thanks again!!!

[@crafterslife2089]

Great video. U saved me such a headache. Thank you. Worked perfectly.

[@evybraggs3166]

You are a lifesaver! Thank you! I'll be taking it to the shop to get it fixed but I least I don't have to keep my car running all night to save the battery! Thank you again!

[@scott8887]

No problem! If you don't mind me asking, what's wrong with it?

[@ramonarobinson1947]

Thank you so much for this video my alternator went out today while I was at work and I've been unable to get my key out until I seen this video thank you

[@jadedallion8107]

Very helpful will keep in mind this happens again. Great future reference!

[@jtthorntoncfp1692]

THANKS!!! It worked perfectly!!!! Did it in 45 seconds!!!! Great post!!!

[@grandmarkdc6298]

Thank you SO much, great video, I am going to see if it works on my Acadia..... and then take it to GMC dealer, for an experiment. THey will doubtless know this fix, but will they tell me, or tell me to bring the car in for 200 dollar or more fix.

[@grandmarkdc6298]

Sadly the ACADIA does not work like this, at least I can't pry off that top piece! And it's not a 200 dollar fix, it could be 500! Car is in shop now. I like the Acadia, bought it used, but if you EVER buy one, before you sign for it, make the dealer agree to pay the cost 2 things 1) the cost of a stuck key, 2) the cost of replacing head lights or turn signals. They may not agree to pay it all, but to get the sale, I found they WILL agree to wave the labor, and just charge for parts, for a specific issue. I have bought dozens of cars in my life, and wish I had known this "hack" before. It does have some effect at dealerships, but you won't get this from car lots. Dealerships will make the deal on a specific thing like this, but to cover more, you will need to buy a crazy expensive warranty plan -- which does not cover much when you need it, because of their tricky fine print about "worn" parts.

[@sunshinecottrell622]

AWSOME ! Thank you for posting this, I was so scared, NO idea what to do !

[@ggobbin13]

Thanks buddy. The the info you shared helped my friend out of a jam.

[@bestmommy5563]

Thank You Much!!! For Making This Video 1 Problem Down🙏🏾

[@babyswane1]

This was amazing and saved me (and my kids who got the key stuck!) Thank you!!!!

[@JuanSanchez-hk9uc]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEO .HELPED ALOT. *THIS WILL ALSO WORK FOR GMC ACADIA*

[@ginosko10]

May God bless you for parting this knowledge!!🙏🙏

[@rosiesmith7099]

Awesome! I'm going to give it a try!! Thank you for taking the time to post this!!!

[@brentbaldwin6274]

Thanks for a simple and very helpful video. Got me out of a bind

[@matttumbach3135]

unreal. easy and super helpful. This also worked if your key won't turn all the way to off but gets stuck in ACC position (killing the battery). Used this fix on an 09 Enclave.

[@edtullar1041]

THANK YOU for the simple easy to follow Fix 2008 Enclave!! You were the best part of my day!!! AA+++

[@rosiespinaldiaz6636]

all I kept hearing was 2 take it to the Dealership but you saved me !!! thanks !!!

[@mwilliams812]

Worked for my Buick! Thanks a bunch!

[@DamonLaRiche]

Best video on the net! Thank you Skeeter

[@stillalive2504]

Saved my life! Thanks

[@kevindiaz1445]

This is very helpful information , thank you Mr. Carter.

[@conner-rob]

Thank you!! Key was stuck and could not get out.. After releasing key I had to find another video to find battery in back seat!!

[@lesliewills1105]

how to replace a power steering pump 2008 Arcadia

[@dakingdavid97]

man.. you is a LIFE SAVER!! 👍🏿

[@ogvintage1587]

Thank you so much, great vid

[@AJilla71]

Great stuff bro!! Thanks. Just worked for me!!

[@Cowboys4lifex2]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR SHARING, I HAVE A 2014 TRAVERSE AND THIS JUST HAPPENED, AGAIN THANKS A BUNCH FOR SHARING...

[@jackbrady7]

Thank you for this video. I had a problem where I could not turn the key all the way to the off position so the accessories would not shut off and the battery would drain. I bought a new key cylinder and that didn't fix it so I bought a new ignition switch and that didn't fix it either. It turned out to be the Chevrolet Malibu Shift Interlock Solenoid. I replaced that and everything worked again. it was a 2003 car with over 200,000 miles.

[@noonespecial8518]

Thank you so much. This also worked for the Buick Enclave

[@scott8887]

Yeah it's pretty much the same exact vehicle with some fancier trim

[@nealkreider2465]

Lee, Good job! It really had me stumped. Works great. Thank You.

[@ironmantis778]

Omg you saved me, have to move my camper in an hour and this was the fix my dude! *hi-5*

[@Tonipete199]

Try it and it work perfect, thanks again bro

[@antwonclincy2347]

Life saver..thanx Brody

[@bordeauxmusic6061]

Just happened on the road stuck at a hotel just watched your video and totally helped ! Got the key out thank you ! Also all my windows and turn signals went out at the same time sun roof and all. Any ideas ?

[@scott8887]

That’s a tough one. I’m no auto mechanic, so I can’t really say specifically what that could have been. I apologize for taking so long to reply, but I hope you were able to get it taken care of!

[@ginosko10]

Same happenend to mine as well.

[@sarahlee9002]

This was so helpful! Thank you

[@MrsWalnofer]

Life saver! I have 3 kids under 3 in my car!

[@scott8887]

I know that feeling! Glad this helped!

[@THEpercussive]

This just saved my morning. THANK YOU!!!

[@130niknik]

THANK YOU .. THIS WAS A LIFE SAVER !!!! All CAPS INTENDED!!!😀👍🏽🔥🤩#ROCKSTARTIP

[@meberra]

OMG dude you are a life saver. Thank you so much!!

[@SometimesJZgame]

This worked great thank you! After the 1st time this happened a few days ago it keeps locking at least 1 a day. Any suggestions for a permanent fix? I read it might be a fuse but my battery doesn't die, my windows work & my right blinker does work just at a faster speed.

[@ninoblack8339]

Very useful video! Thanks a lot!

[@melindafontaine7414]

Awesome... so glad I found your video. I HATE my traverse... if its not one thing, its another!!! Thank you for posting!

[@scott8887]

Yeah we had a lot of problems with ours, too. Power steering would be intermittent (fortunately, dealer covered the expense), and finally the engine died because it mysteriously lost all of its oil within a month or so of changing it. No evidence anywhere of a leak, yet somehow it ate through the whole sump in such a short time. Definitely won't be getting another one!

[@buster187kid1]

Ya I'm having the same problem and I have to push that solenoid to get my key out. So if I change out the battery r u saying that I should not have push that solenoid any more? Cause one that went out on me my windows don't work. So I wondering if it's loss of power?

[@scott8887]

Deshaun Combs it's hard to say. If your battery is dead and none of the electronics work in the vehicle, then replacing the battery should take care of all of that. If it's only some of the systems not working, it could be anything from a blown fuse to bad wiring or a number of other things.

[@buster187kid1]

Lee Carter that's the problem I can't find any blown fuse or anything. I Really don't won't to take it to the dealer cause I will pay out of the ass. Ugh this car!

[@lupitag.8986]

thank you so much this trick took my key right out!

[@ramiresamador2383]

Was you able to turn it on again

[@moemack24]

Bro this video was a lifesaver thanks

[@jeromejackson7285]

Thank you for that I'll try that in the morning 👍

[@EMe33391]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I was able to get my key out 2008 Buick Enclave.
#Lifesaver

[@billymanes3396]

Thank you this helped quite a bit

[@mirandanira9775]

Thank you for the video, it was helpful

[@tha_cashvillan9663]

This vid came in clutch

[@prettykygreen]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@ronalddavis9256]

Thanks there bro helped me fix the problem thanks for posting

[@facebook98148]

You are literally a life saver 🙌❤

[@scott8887]

Glad I could help!

[@dwaynewarren2087]

Thank you so much for the video, literally just had this happen to me. UA-cam how to get it out and seen your video and it definitely worked. Again i definitely appreciate your help

[@rorrante]

Great video, Thanks !
I have a 2007 Chevy Equinox, and the key gets stuck every now and then. Here's How I get around it:
I just keep clicking the button on the gear shift lever repeatedly. When you keep depressing the button on the shift lever, you can hear "clicking" at the steering wheel post. I usually have to click the button about 10 times or so, and it releases the key.
This used to drive me crazy until I figured that out. Chevy has a known problem with this and won't recall it, damn them.
Thx !

[@scott8887]

Problem with that is (if I'm not mistaken) it still requires that the car has battery power to make that solenoid release the key mechanism. If it's dead, the method in the video is the only way to do it.

[@barryblais3841]

Thanks man, worked like a charm!

[@ysoboleva]

Thank you! Very useful video! Thousands kisses for help!

[@douglasfrey6935]

Thank you very much!!! Mine was different out the same.

[@SwannBus]

Thanks so much for posting this video

[@UberwillUber]

What a life saver

[@Eas1992]

Saved my parents marriage lmao

[@scott8887]

Isi Manu Hahahaha well that’s good to hear!

[@karenmueller8279]

THANK YOU!!!! HUGE help!

[@wardified8566]

there's an extra special place in heaven for you!

[@carsonv113]

Your a true saint

[@ghostnoel8703]

Thank you so much !!!!! Omg dude you saved me so much I’m subbing and liked the video lol

[@dannielove4659]

Omg your such a life saver thank u so so much..

[@onecircle1ent]

thank you your my hero

[@abonader8486]

Thank you so much. The Q now is: how to fix it for good. Coz it keeps doing the same thing

[@PuleenPatel]

How did you resolve this?

[@nassircholo]

Thanks so much, you helped me get my key back

[@pohnpeiawak7140]

Thank you sir that just help me take it out

[@Thomasjt1870]

Thank you so much for the tip!!!!

[@benhayes4096]

Yo you’re the fuckin man. Unreal video, Thankyou for everything you’ve done.