🚨 1995 Oldsmobile Bravada: Emergency Neutral
The 1995 Bravada uses a traditional console-mounted automatic transmission lever with electronic shift interlock controlled by the brake-light circuit.
🧰 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
- Apply 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 a small rectangular opening with a plastic cover located on the left side of the shifter base near the driver's side
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the key blade to remove the small plastic cover over the override slot
- Insert a flathead screwdriver, pen, or similar tool straight down into the override slot
- While pressing down firmly on the override tool, press the brake pedal (even without power) and move the shifter to Neutral
- If no power is available and override doesn't work, keep firm downward pressure on the override while shifting - the mechanical release should allow movement without brake pedal depression
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with plastic cover on the left side of the shifter base, near the driver's side of the console
With zero electrical power
With zero battery power, the shift lock override still functions mechanically. Insert tool into override slot and apply firm downward pressure while moving the shifter - you do not need brake pedal input when using the mechanical override. The ignition does not need to be on for the override to work.