Ignition Key Stuck Due to Failed Shifter on Buick Century

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

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Problem overview

The automatic transmission shifter may fail, or a wire may break near the shifter causing the ignition key to become stuck in the ignition lock cylinder.

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Buick Century vehicles with this problem

1 model year affected

1997 Buick Century

Average mileage: 92,317 miles

(92,317 - 92,317)

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