🚨 2017 Chevrolet Corvette: Emergency Neutral
The C7 Corvette (2014-2019) uses a traditional console-mounted automatic shifter with electronic shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — cross-check against your owner’s manual when possible.
⚠️ 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 parking brake is firmly engaged and wheels are chocked
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery has any charge remaining
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening on the driver's side (left side) of the shifter base, near the center console
- Remove the small plastic cover cap over the override slot if present
- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot and push down firmly
- While holding the override down, press the brake pedal (if you have power) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the vehicle can now roll; verify parking brake is released before moving
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot on the driver's side (left side) of the shifter base, may have a plastic cover cap
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery: The override slot is mechanical and does not require power. Insert tool into override slot and push down while moving shifter to Neutral. You will NOT need to press the brake pedal if there is no power. The shift lock mechanism should release mechanically. If the steering column remains locked, you may need to apply external 12V power to the vehicle before moving it safely.