🚨 2025 Chevrolet Montana: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 Chevrolet Montana uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission shifter with electronic shift lock.
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⚠️ 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 flat surface and the parking brake is firmly engaged
- Turn the ignition to ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot, typically found as a small rectangular opening near the shifter base, often covered by a removable cap or trim piece on the console
- Remove the cap or trim cover to access the override slot
- Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the override slot
- Press down firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power is available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If successful, the shifter will release and move to Neutral; keep the tool inserted and brake pressed until shifter is fully in Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Console-mounted near the shifter base, typically on the left or right side behind a removable cap; exact position may vary—inspect around the shifter perimeter for a small rectangular access slot
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery: the shift lock override should still function mechanically. Insert the tool into the override slot and apply firm pressure while moving the shifter—no electrical power is required for the mechanical override. However, you will need to access the vehicle interior, which may require manually unlocking doors with the physical key.