Ignition Key Cannot Be Inserted, Rotated, or Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Ensure the transmission shift lever is in the PARK position and the steering column is NOT in the locked position. Verify the ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition lock cylinder. Can the ignition key be removed from the ignition lock cylinder?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 2
2	Verify the ignition key cannot be turned to the OFF position. Can the ignition key be turned to the OFF position?	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 7
3	Verify the ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition lock cylinder. Can the ignition key be removed from the ignition lock cylinder?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 11
4	Verify the ignition key cannot be fully inserted and rotated without sticking in any position. Can the ignition key be fully inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and be rotated without sticking in any position?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 5
5	Inspect for an incorrect, worn, or damaged ignition key. Is the ignition key incorrect, worn, or damaged?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 6
6	Inspect the ignition key. Clean the entire middle groove area of the side milled ignition key. Can the cleaned key be fully inserted into the ignition lock cylinder and be rotated without sticking in any position?	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 11
7	Attempt to override the ignition lock solenoid on the ignition and start switch housing. Can the ignition key be turned to the OFF position and be removed?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 11
8	Inspect the electrical system for improper operation. Refer to Ignition Can/Cannot Be Turned Off with Transmission in Any Gear (With RPO AVJ) Ignition Can/Cannot Be Turned Off with Transmission in Any Gear (Without RPO AVJ) , and to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections . Can the ignition key be turned to the OFF position and be removed?	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 10
9	Replace the ignition key with a new cut key. Refer to Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding and Non-Folding Key Cutting . Program the transmitter. Refer to Key with Integrated Transmitter Programming (without BTM)Key with Integrated Transmitter Programming (with BTM) . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
10	Replace the floor shifter. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
11	Replace the ignition lock cylinder. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement . Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 12	-
12	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	-