GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Turn the engine OFF.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Attempt to shift the vehicle out of PARK.

The vehicle does not shift out of PARK.

    • The vehicle shifts out of PARK without the brake pedal depressed.

2

  1. Depress the brake pedal.
  2. Attempt to shift the vehicle out of PARK.

The vehicle shifts out of PARK.

    • The vehicle does not shift out of PARK with the brake pedal depressed.

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.