HHR L4-2.4L (2010)
Shift Interlock Switch: Customer Interest
A/T - Various Concerns With Shifter And/Or Ignition Key
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 06-07-30-004G
Date: May 27, 2010
Subject: Various Concerns With Shifter and/or Ignition Key (Perform Repair as Outlined)
Models:
2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2006-2010 Chevrolet HHR
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2007-2010 Pontiac G5
with Automatic Transmission 4T45-E (RPO MN5)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the Warranty Information #4. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-07-30-004F (Section 07 -
Transmission/Transaxle).
Important
When servicing a vehicle for any type of shifter/key concern, please perform the following initial inspections prior to replacing any parts.
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Verify the electrical operation of the ignition lock cylinder solenoid. Refer to the Ignition Key Can/Cannot Be Turned Off With
Transmission in Any Gear in SI.
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Verify the adjustment of the automatic transmission shift cable. Refer to the Shift Control Cable Adjustment procedure in SI.
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If these initial inspections do not resolve the customer concern, check the potential causes listed in this bulletin.
Condition #1 (2005-2008 Cobalt, G5 and Pursuit Only)
Some customers may comment that the shifter binds.
Cause #1
The cause of this condition may be the shifter button sticking in the handle.
Correction #1
Verify that the shifter button is inoperative by evaluating if the park pawl pin on the shifter assembly moves when activating the button. If the parking
pawl does not move when the button is activated, the shifter handle will have to be replaced. Refer to Floor Shifter Control Knob Replacement in SI.
Parts Information #1
Warranty Information #1
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Condition #2 (2005-2008 Cobalt, G5 and Pursuit Only)
Some customers may comment they cannot remove the ignition key.
Cause #2
