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try unhooking you're positive battery cable wile the car is running then turn ignition off and put positive cable back on. if the problem is electrical this should reset it. could also be a fuse or a splayed wire.
You will need to have the ignition switch replaced.You can try to wiggle the key up and down while trying to turn it sometimes this will let the key to be released.
There is a magnetic switch on the 'park' position. The car only starts or releases the key in 'park' is enabled. Maybe this switch is not working! Try to replace it!
2005 CTS 3.6 Dead battery, key stuck, service anti theft and nothing happens when you turn key, Ttried everything, ECM reset, key memory reset, charged battery to 12.7 volts, locked door w remote and opened w key, anyway you get the idea. After 3 days of online reading and trying, THIS IS WHAT WORKED, 1. put key into on position 2. removed sarter relay from front fuse panel 3. jumped 1st pin closest to fender and passenger seat with pin that is closest to motor and front fender. I used a paper clip and just made contact long enough for car to start. ran car for five minutes and took key out and everything went back to normal. then I took car to advance auto parts to have engine light reset. if car does not go back to normal you have ECM (car computer) failure. video on YouTube under "no crank, no start"
There is a TSB on this issues if your having ignition lock issues.
Service Information 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | Cobalt, G5 (VIN A) Service Manual | View All Bulletins | Document ID: 2325129 #09-02-35-005: Ignition Key Difficult to Remove, Ignition Key Binds or Sticks in Cylinder (Replace Ignition Cylinder) - (Aug 10, 2009)
Subject: Ignition Key Difficult to Remove, Ignition Key Binds or Sticks in Cylinder (Replace Ignition Cylinder)
Models: 2008-2009 Cadillac CTS (Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 90163371)
2005-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (Built Prior to April 14, 2009)
2006-2009 Chevrolet HHR (Built Prior to April 14, 2009)
2007-2009 Chevrolet Equinox (Built Prior to July 2008)
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice (Built Prior to April 14, 2009)
2007-2009 Pontiac G5 (Built Prior to April 14, 2009), Torrent (Built Prior to July 2008)
Attention: This bulletin only applies to vehicle equipped with automatic transmission.
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