I have a 2013 Chevy Malibu. I thought I had broken my key in the ignition and got a lock smith to take a look. He poked around in there and after that, my car thinks there is a key in the ignition. The car chimes when I open the driver door and there is no key in the ignition.

 

Our Equinox did the same thing. You need to replace the ignition switch (GM part number 23276089). There's a small button at the base of the switch that wears out and keeps the key-in circuit closed when it does. It's a relatively cheap part to replace, and installing it is really easy too on your car. You only need to remove the upper and lower steering column trim pieces to access & replace the switch. You'll need a torx screwdriver for the switch mounting screws. I'm not sure about the exact size, but it will be T15, T20, or T25.

 

Thank you Ruley73 for you response.

 

hello I'm new here I have the same issue with my chevy 06 hhr started last went I have replaced battery starter and alternator as well and still chime I have read the the ignition switch is the problem so i went to auto advance past Friday and brought a new had a guy installed it and he said it was still chiming witch is wierd cause the ignition switch looked to already had been use before as we notice could i have gotten a bad switch or should I try to take that one back and get a new one that looks new just curious I have read several different forms on different site and it also said it was there ignition switch and they got it fix and it stop the problem