What is the location and function of the Park/Neutral Safety Switch on GMC Canyon?

The Park/Lock system protects the shift lever from being taken out of park unless the brake pedal is depressed and also prevents the ignition key from being removed unless it is in the parked position. This happens by activating a solenoid when starting up a car that locks the car in park. When the driver pushes on the brake pedal, this solenoid becomes inactive, permitting other gears to be engaged by moving or altering the level. In case of an electric failure there is a manual means of shifting out of park. The process entails removing the shifter trim boot and finding the override lever at the top right side of shifter bracket and pushing it forward toward vehicle front. If there is need of replacing shift lock control solenoid, one should remove steering column covers and disconnect electrical connector. Then using flat-bladed screwdriver, pry off solenoid from column; installation is as simple as removal.

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GMC Canyon Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
Part Number: 24221125
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L
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GMC Canyon Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp; Back-Up Switch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 5.3L
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Throttle Control (Electric); Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
- Replaces: 24242938, 24246427
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- 2015-2022 GMC Canyon | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLE - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLT - 6'2" BOX, EXT CAB - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLE CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLE EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- Other Name: Range Sensor
- Replaces: 24286139, 24282899, 24258180
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- 2017-2020 GMC Canyon | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLE - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB SLT - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLE CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLE EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, SLT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, SLT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Transmission Safety Start/Warning; Clutch Switch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L
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GMC Canyon Switch Assembly, Parking Brake Indicator
Part Number: 10369643
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Parking Brake Indicator
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- 2004-2012 GMC Canyon | PICKUP, PICKUP CREW CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB, PICKUP EXTENDED LENGTH | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 5.3L
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GMC Canyon Switch Assembly, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
Part Number: 24261926
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Safety Starting Switch Or Speed Sensing; Back-Up Switch
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- 2015-2019 GMC Canyon | EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L

GMC Canyon Neutral Safety Switch

The GMC Canyon Neutral Safety Switch is a simple but critical guardian that allows you to get the starter motor to spin only when the transmission is in the park or neutral position. By interrupting the ignition circuit when the gear selector is in the drive or reverse position, this Neutral Safety Switch eliminates the possibility of the truck lurching forward as the engine cranks. Inside major model years, the Neutral Safety Switch relies on a small electric contact mounted along the transmission shift assembly. When the shifter is in the neutral or park position, the contact closes and the starting current flows. Earlier versions and later revisions work on the same principle, meaning that drivers across different GMC production years and different generations of Canyon have the exact same safety protection, with only minor changes in the shape of connectors or mounting points separating one Neutral Safety Switch from another. No matter what engine option or trim you choose, every GMC pickup in this series depends on the same quick open and close circuit strategy, proving that a well-placed Neutral Safety Switch keeps this Canyon safe, predictable, and easy to start.

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GMC Canyon Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
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Q: What is the location and function of the Park/Neutral Safety Switch on GMC Canyon?
A:
The Park/Lock system protects the shift lever from being taken out of park unless the brake pedal is depressed and also prevents the ignition key from being removed unless it is in the parked position. This happens by activating a solenoid when starting up a car that locks the car in park. When the driver pushes on the brake pedal, this solenoid becomes inactive, permitting other gears to be engaged by moving or altering the level. In case of an electric failure there is a manual means of shifting out of park. The process entails removing the shifter trim boot and finding the override lever at the top right side of shifter bracket and pushing it forward toward vehicle front. If there is need of replacing shift lock control solenoid, one should remove steering column covers and disconnect electrical connector. Then using flat-bladed screwdriver, pry off solenoid from column; installation is as simple as removal.