🚨 2017 Chevrolet Aveo: Emergency Neutral
The 2017 Chevrolet Aveo (Latin America market) uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is typically a small rectangular slot near the shifter base, often covered by a small plastic cap
- Remove the cap by prying gently with a flathead screwdriver or your finger
- Insert a flathead screwdriver, key, or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if possible) and pulling the shifter out of Park
- Move the shifter to Neutral
- If the vehicle needs to be moved any distance, keep the tool inserted and hold the shifter in Neutral, or have someone maintain brake pressure if electrical power is available
Shift-lock override location
Near the shifter base on the console, typically on the right side or front of the shifter housing under a small removable cap
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override is mechanical and will still function. You will not need ignition power to use the override, but the shifter may feel stiff. The steering wheel will be locked, so the vehicle must be loaded onto a flatbed - do not attempt to tow with wheels on the ground.