🚨 2020 Chevrolet Blazer: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 Blazer uses an electronic console-mounted shift lever with an electronic shift lock and manual override release.
🧰 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
- Attempt to start the vehicle or turn ignition to ON/RUN if possible (the shift lock may release normally with brake pedal depressed)
- If no power or shift lock failure, locate the shift lock release slot on the left side of the shifter base in the console
- You may need to pry up or remove a small rectangular plastic cap/cover near the shifter base to access the release slot
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver, key, or similar flat tool into the release slot
- Press the tool down firmly into the slot while simultaneously pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it to Neutral
- The vehicle can now be moved; note that with dead battery the electronic shifter position may not display correctly
Shift-lock override location
Left side of the shifter base in the center console, under a small rectangular cover cap that may need to be pried up
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the manual override works mechanically but the shifter position indicator will not function. You may need to jump-start or charge the battery minimally to release the electronic parking brake on some trims before the vehicle can roll. The electronic shifter may feel different than normal when using the override.