TSB: Ignition Key Difficult to Remove

[rukkee]

Service Information
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | Cobalt, G5 (VIN A) Service Manual | View All Bulletins | Document ID: 2325129
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#09-02-35-005: Ignition Key Difficult to Remove, Ignition Key Binds or Sticks in Cylinder (Replace Ignition Cylinder) - (Aug 10, 2009)


Subject: Ignition Key Difficult to Remove, Ignition Key Binds or Sticks in Cylinder (Replace Ignition Cylinder)


Models: 2008-2009 Cadillac CTS (Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 90163371)

2005-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (Built Prior to April 14, 2009)

2006-2009 Chevrolet HHR (Built Prior to April 14, 2009)

2007-2009 Chevrolet Equinox (Built Prior to July 2008)

2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)

2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice (Built Prior to April 14, 2009)

2007-2009 Pontiac G5 (Built Prior to April 14, 2009), Torrent (Built Prior to July 2008)



Attention: This bulletin only applies to vehicle equipped with automatic transmission.



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Condition
Some customers may comment that the ignition key is difficult to remove or that the key sticks or binds in the ignition cylinder.

Correction
A new ignition lock cylinder has been released to correct this concern. Replace the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement in SI.

Parts Information
Part Number
Description

20869121
Cylinder, Ignition Lock (Uncoded)

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

E7200
Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
Use Published Labor Operation Time

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[bryson87]

it can also be a shifter on a automatic

[rukkee]

Yep , the TSB says auto's only so I'm sure it has something to do with it .