Having a problem with my 2012 Sonic LTZ. When the car is placed in park and the ignition is turned off, the key will not come out. It usually releases after 20-30 minutes. A couple of times I've had to leave the key in the ignition and come out to a dead battery. Took it into the dealer this morning and waiting to hear from them. I know this was a problem in GM small cars thru 2011. I'm hoping that whatever is wrong will be covered by GM since my warranty is expired. Just heard from the dealer. The transmission is not sending the signal to the ignition to release the key. Transmission will need to be replaced at a cost of $436 and is not covered by any warranty or recall. Not happy to hear this.
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