🚨 2023 Buick Enclave: Emergency Neutral
The 2023 Enclave uses a traditional console-mounted PRNDL shifter with electronic shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — details like the exact override location may vary by trim; verify visually before prying anything.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the vehicle is on a level surface and parking brake is firmly set
- Turn the ignition to ON/RUN position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot: it is a small rectangular slot with a removable cap located on the left side of the shifter base assembly
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flat-head screwdriver or key
- Insert a flat-head screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot and press down firmly
- While holding the tool down, press the brake pedal (if power available) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available, continue holding the override down and manually move the shifter to Neutral without pressing the brake
Shift-lock override location
Left side of the shifter base assembly, under a small rectangular cap
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the override slot still functions mechanically. Insert tool into the override slot, press down, and manually shift to Neutral without needing to press the brake pedal. The steering wheel will remain locked, so the vehicle must be transported on a flatbed or towed with the front wheels raised.