Put in gear without brake

[Erin]

I’m curious to know if it’s standard on these trucks to be able to go from park to any gear without pressing the brake. Mine has done it since I got it.

1994 k1500

 

[Steven Petersen]

I’m curious to know if it’s standard on these trucks to be able to go from park to any gear without pressing the brake. Mine has done it since I got it.

1994 k1500

Completely normal. I hate the brake interlock on the new stuff.

 

[df2x4]

Completely normal. I hate the brake interlock on the new stuff.

It's actually not normal, they didn't come from the factory that way. You should have to press the brake to shift out of park.

Pretty common failure from what I've read though.

EDIT - Also pretty common for people to disable it I believe. I've never messed with it but IIRC there was a thread here that mentioned just unplugging the interlock module.

 

[Erin]

Thanks for the replies. I usually push the brake by habit anyways. Every so often I don’t.

 

[evilunclegrimace]

Actually ALL of the eary models do not have a shift interlock. I think it was added after 1997 but I am not sure on the correct year

 

[df2x4]

Actually ALL of the eary models do not have a shift interlock. I think it was added after 1997 but I am not sure on the correct year

Well I learned something today. That would make sense, mine are '97s and they both have it.

 

[b454rat]

Believe it was 95 n up. I know my 96 has it. I'm used to it, doesn't bother me....

 

[Pinger]

Talking of interlocks - can anyone tell me how reverse is prohibited selection when moving forwards as mine lacks this feature? Is it part of the interlock that this thread is about? Truck's a 99.

 

[Steven Petersen]

Believe it was 95 n up. I know my 96 has it. I'm used to it, doesn't bother me....

I think it was 95 as well. That was the interior change year.

I prefer to have control of my vehicle, not our corrupt government. The interlock serves no mechanical purpose, only nanny state control. If anyone knows how to disable it in 2014-up GMC, please share.

 

[someotherguy]

Talking of interlocks - can anyone tell me how reverse is prohibited selection when moving forwards as mine lacks this feature? Is it part of the interlock that this thread is about? Truck's a 99.

Not a feature; sorry.

Richard