🚨 1994 GMC Yukon: Emergency Neutral
The 1994 Yukon uses a traditional column-mounted shift lever with a mechanical shift lock that engages when the key is in the ignition.
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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 parking brake is firmly set and wheels are chocked
- Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position (or as far as it will turn with a dead battery)
- Locate the shift lock override slot on the column shroud, typically a small rectangular opening near the base of the shift lever on the right side
- Insert a small flathead screwdriver or trim tool into the override slot
- Press down or push in firmly on the override mechanism while simultaneously pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it to Neutral
- If the key won't turn at all due to a dead battery, the mechanical linkage should still allow shifter movement with the override depressed - you may need to apply more force
- Once in Neutral, the vehicle can be pushed or winched onto a flatbed
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot on the right side of the column shroud near the shift lever base
With zero electrical power
With zero power, the ignition lock may be stiff, but the shift lock override is purely mechanical. You may need to turn the steering wheel slightly while turning the key to relieve steering lock tension. The override should work without any electrical power.