Chevy Impala Ignition Switches & Lock Cylinders

An ignition lock cylinder is a security feature that has been on duty for about as long as motor vehicles have existed. The function of this device is to make sure that the vehicle won’t be started without a unique key. In the days gone by, the ignition lock cylinder was the only anti-theft measure. Today, automakers and the automotive aftermarket offer sophisticated systems like keyless entry with built-in alarm, remote ignition, and others, with many of them offering smart control via your smartphone.

Older generations of the Impala suffer automatic transmission shifter failure resulting in the ignition key being stuck in the cylinder. The same issue can be caused by a damaged wire near the shifter. Although the service life of the ignition lock cylinder is typically measured in decades, it’s still limited. What happens when it comes to an end is inability to unlock your Chevy Impala’s ignition and get its engine started. While immobilizer reprogramming and other digital security measures is the job performed by the dealer and specialized service stations, installing a new ignition lock cylinder is what you can do yourself. All you need is a proper part, which you can get from our Chevy Impala ignition lock cylinders assortment.