hawky220

My key fob wouldn't work at all so I manually opened the door.
I put the key in the ignition and I got nothing. No lights. Nothing.
Now the key is stuck in the ignition. Cannot move the car out of park either.
HELP!!

RJ_RS_SS_350

Key Stuck

If you enter that in the search window above, you'll get some good information on this problem.

firemangeorge

Column Lock Release
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to LOCK/OFF and ignition key to be removed in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery.

(the step by step is in your owners manual)

donbrew

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gm-r...14632-a-52498/

Among many others.

hawky220

Thanks everyone! I'll be calling the dealer first thing in the morning- They replaced the ignition switch when it was recalled- not sure if that's the problem or the shifter from what I'm reading. Either way- I hate being without a car for a stupid reason.

donbrew

They sent a letter out.

hawky220

Well- it turns out it was a dead battery. Anti theft detterent causes the key to lock in the ignition. I called AAA this morning and I'm back in business!!

DwRed2LT

Glad you got back on the road.

Have had the key stuck with dead
battery more than a couple times.

Oldblue

Glad it's fixed , a dead battery can cause a myriad of problems, like the stuck in the ignition key deal!

AAA to the rescue! When I have them address this problem a few years ago while on vacation in Florida , the guy was very good to deal with and the battery is still in the HHR it's 5 years next month

donbrew

Strange you didn't notice a dead battery.

If you need an owners manual; here's a link
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gene...-manual-3074/?