On this article we’re going to deal with an issue that could appear to be unimportant to most of you, but has happened to a lot of drivers! Actually, we are going to deal with the of a key locked on you GMC Sierra, and what you can do if you are in this situation? Whether it doesn’t want to fit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the source of this issue and give you the remedy. It may seem obvious, but when you don’t know all the cars in greater detail, being in face of a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, go through this instruction. In this article content, we will first of all try to describe why the key gets stuck in your cylinder GMC Sierra, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your GMC Sierra.
Why is my key locked in my GMC Sierra?
What could have occurred to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your GMC Sierra? In this part we will try to show you why your key can get stuck. There are some reasons that can cause the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may provoke the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can either prevent it from entering the cylinder cleanly, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time corresponding the impression in the barrel of your GMC Sierra.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your GMC Sierra.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this avoids the key of your car from turning effectively in the barrel.
All these elements can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your GMC Sierra, so remember to check all these factors to know what issue you are facing.
How to unlock the key of my GMC Sierra
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To finish , let’s proceed to the remedy part that will enable you to unlock the key of your GMC Sierra. Now that you’ve been able to determine the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what solutions are available to you to solve this issue. We will take up the different problems and give you the corresponding answers:
- Dirt blocking the key to your GMC Sierra: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, make certain to check it properly and clean out any dirt you may find. If you think the dirt is in the cylinder or switch, move the key back and forth to try to get the dirt out.
- The key of my GMC Sierra doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In cases like this, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to all in one go turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, go through this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on GMC Sierra to have the complete treatment.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most troublesome case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your GMC Sierra. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your car dealership to get a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, change the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic GMC Sierra: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the GMC Sierra, do not hesitate to consult our GMC Sierra category.
