sticking key in 97 Blazer

[Sunliner]

This problem started a few days ago...

When I park & turn the engine off, about every 5th time, I can't get the key out. The cylinder won't rotate all the way back to release the key. After a few tries, it eventually comes out.

I know there's a few possible causes:
Ignition switch?-I put a new one in about 18 months ago d/t a separate problem. Not to say it couldn't be that though...
or...
I know there's a linkage to the shifter that only allows the key to come out when the vehicle's in park-someone else mentioned this in a related thread, but I couldn't find anymore info. Anyone tell me how to check or adjust the linkage?
Any other ideas?
Thanks for reading,
-Mike

[OverBoardProject]

Mike, the next time that the key doesn't come out try pushing the shifter up and towards the front. Your truck is 9 years old now and the shift linkage might be a little sloppy.

If this helps you can buy a new shift linkage bushing set. For my rig it's a dealer item only.

It isn't unsafe until it starts popping out of park, and if it ever on't start in Park try N

[no-logic]

Originally Posted by Sunliner

This problem started a few days ago...

When I park & turn the engine off, about every 5th time, I can't get the key out. The cylinder won't rotate all the way back to release the key. After a few tries, it eventually comes out.

I know there's a few possible causes:
Ignition switch?-I put a new one in about 18 months ago d/t a separate problem. Not to say it couldn't be that though...
or...
I know there's a linkage to the shifter that only allows the key to come out when the vehicle's in park-someone else mentioned this in a related thread, but I couldn't find anymore info. Anyone tell me how to check or adjust the linkage?
Any other ideas?
Thanks for reading,
-Mike

I have had this same problem for about a year. I recently had starting problems and had the ignition switch replaced and it still does the key thing. If you turn the key back on, step on the brake, and push the shifter release button several time until you hear a click in the column the key will shut all the way off and come out. But this is a PITA. Anyone know what this is?