whats the name of the part and what is wrong with it

2001 GMC YUKON
189,000 MILES
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MZYUKONXLGIRL
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i have a 2001 gmc yukon xl the shift lever gear was force down with out keys being in the ignigtion there for causing the truck not to start i was told that it was the steering colmun bracket but when i looked it up it said shift lock lever assembly so can you please give your opionion thankyou
Jul 22, 2012 at 6:42 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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I would say shift lever lock that keeps you from putting it in gear without stepping on the brake.
Jul 22, 2012 at 7:18 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Heres a helpful link to the part i think your talking about.






http://www.parts.com/parts/2001/GMC/YUKON/?siteid=2&vehicleid=1373093§ion=STEERING%20COLUMN&group=STEERING%20COLUMN&subgroup=LOWER%20COMPONENTS&component=Lock%20assy
Jul 22, 2012 at 7:24 AM
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