So, yesterday I attempted to shut off my car and found the ignition locked in the run position. After attempting to shut it off for 10 mins I pulled the fuel pump fuse to kill it. After, I disconnected the battery so it wouldn't drain overnight, which wound up being a headache climbing through the backseats to reconnect it today. Now, when I try to start the car the console is saying "ENGINE POWER REDUCED/ENGINE DISABLED". Any ideas what to do to fix this?

 

I'm assuming the Check Engine light is on??? What is the code downloaded from the OBDII system?

 

and a quote from an old posting about releasing a stuck key:
"Page 2-22 of owners manual describes removing small plastic cover
(Approx. 3/4 " square) from the bottom of the steering wheel housing and pushing a small button towards drivers side, should release key, two handed operation.
Also had same the problem with a Cobalt (same set up) shifter button became stuck in the depressed position. A little coaxing released it also."

 

I tried that and it would not release the key....

 

Haven't made it that far yet....car is sitting in my driveway and I don;t have a reader on hand. I've called the local GM dealership since my vehicle should be covered by the ignition recall. Waiting for the service manager to call me back.

 

Sounds exactly like mine last year. Got the ignition switch replaced and all was well. Not sure about the codes though.