# 2011 Chevrolet Impala - Key gets stuck

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-key-gets-stuck/138140>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [April 8, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-key-gets-stuck/138140 "2019-04-08T12:41:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![LisaJackson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@LisaJackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaJackson)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-key-gets-stuck/138140/1 "2019-04-08T12:41:11Z")

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my key gets stuck in the ignition, so I have to start the car, and shift too reverse or drive, then to park again, then its okay, I’m sure what the issue is. Please help !

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-key-gets-stuck/138140/2 "2019-04-08T12:44:04Z")

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The cable or switch between the transmission shifter and the column lock needs adjustment. Most shops can do it, as can the dealer.