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Will this work on chevy cruze 2017?

Darn it. I replaced this piece but still get the message. Looks like I’m gonna need to replace the little microchip piece like in other videos. Thanks though. Tried

I had this changed about 3-4 yrs ago and it’s doing it again 🫠

I’m going to guess this doesn’t apply to newer Malibus because they will already have the jumper or should have an extended harness. For those, the micro switch is to blame. Interesting to see in the TSB that this applies to the Volt too since my brother had that issue (wrecked it in 2022 tho’).

Wil it works with Malibu 21 since it's the same car from 17-24

Thanks.saved.me.alot.of.money

Thank you, great video I just installed this harness bypass on my 2017 chevy Malibu Easy fix 👍🏼👍🏼

I have a 2021 Chevy Malibu will this harness work on mine. Is this a work around for the problem. Thank you excellent video.

3.5 years later, did this fix work?

Thanks for the video, I have this problem with my 2016 Malibu and I had seen different "Mickey Mouse" fixes as far as using a paper clip to short the harness, but this is the way to go!!

Can I do this to a 2020 malibu ?

For the 2018, the harness is not the issue. It's the actual switch in the shifter assembly. They need to design a better switch or design.

Is it better to just install a new shifter??

Does this bypass the micro switch that people bend in other videos or solves unrelated issues?

I was trying to bend the metal piece down like I saw in other videos and it ended up falling off completely. Would I need to replace the whole shifter now? Or will this bypass work without that metal piece there?

Does anyone know what’s actually happening here to fix this besides plugging in the jumper wire (the obvious) what’s really going on how’s the problem being fixed how does this wire trick the system??

I finally went to change this in my dad's Malibu and he already had the bypass wire in there. So I just swamped it out with what I had anyway and the message came up but then it went away a few seconds later. If it's still happening I guess the next step is to change the entire piece right?

Another update: so I had to go to the little lever and bend it a little bit to push the button sensor, in addition i added a small hose on the shifter for assurance, and voila no more shift to park message.

Follow up on jumper install. It did not fix the problem, i guess will be doing the next step which is to manipulate the little metal strip to push sensor in🤞

Just installed said jumper, and now we wait for the results, but initially the shift to park still showed up. Unplugged battery for reset and now we wait

Does this work for Camaro?

static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10186071-9999.pdf The service bulletin with the Newley suggested replacement parts. *I have seen customers return with the same issue even with this suggested repair.

Thanks for doing this video and especially for including the P/N for the harness. Super easy fix and no more Shift to Park message!

I just recently had the same issue on my 2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT with the shift to park. I took it to a Chevrolet Dealership and I was fortunate to get an extended warranty when I first purchased it a few years ago. They replaced the shifter assembly (control) part number #13534328 and installed an in-line jumper (harness) part number #84733196 free of charge. No more issues. Extended warranty makes a huge difference as well. Without the extended warranty, it would have cost me around $574.00 in parts and labor. Great video!

I installed this part and the problem still not solved.

Hard to do with one hand…..I’m hearing these words after I spend 15 minutes doing it with two hands. Great video, super helpful!

Question on this fix...what is the harness doing, that fixes the problem? I have read the issue with the micro switch isn't the metal tab hitting the button, but that there is over voltage occuring killing the switches. Is this harness the voltage suppressor? I have read that you can change the micro switch with a new one but if you don't install "the voltage suppressor," it can do other damage.

Just installed this on our 2018 Malibu premium and it has worked. I saw some other videos out there that describe the problem being at the microswitch which I can believe given my past experience with similar switches on my Chevy truck. I don't know how reliable these things can be over the long term so it doesn't leave me with much confidence in their ability to last very long. As a precaution I bought 2 of the microswitches if this continues to be an issue. The microswitch is hard wired in with solder. Someone posted the part number for those microswitches (653-D2HW-BL221H) on another video. I did a Google search and found them quickly for sale on a few different websites for around $3. Thanks for posting the video it was very helpful.

By the way, the shifter handle has 2 plastic release tabs on the left and right to get the shifter handle off. Just pop them with a hook pick after you peel the faux leather boot all the way up and over the top of the handle knob. I saw some other vids of guys muscling it off, figured there must be an easier way.

Thank you so much. Great help in fixing this problem that GM should be fixing since it is such a common problem and clearly a design flaw.

If this fix doesn't work for you and you cannot get your Volt to turn off, a new connector and wring harness are free as well the install at your nearest Chevy dealer (reference GM Service Bulletin 19-NA-206, dated February 2020). Let me stress that if you cannot get your car to turn off (Chevy Blazer, Malibu, Traverse, Volt, GMC Acadia), you 12 volt battery will run low and be killed if you don't get it to a dealer ASAP. The dealer will not give you a free battery ($200) plus battery test socked me for $234. So if you cannot get it to a dealer, disconnect the 12 volt battery in order to save it. If you get it to a dealer, disconnect the battery when you get there and alert the service department that you did so. GM will reimburse them for the installation of the harness and shifter, not the battery. That's on you. Just figure I'd give you a heads up.

Thank you for saving me a bunch of money.Im 59 and I always watch Utube videos to see if I can fix my cars symptoms 🙃

Thank you so much!! I bought the part and following your instructions did the whole install in less than 20 minutes on a 2019 Malibu..... I replaced your tool to release the connector lock with an earring!! LOL - was curved at just the right angle!! I did not unplug the first two connectors was able to get to the wiring harness connector without doing that!! Great job on the video - problem is solved!!

You can also replace the switch if you know how to solder. The part number for the exact switch is 653-D2HW-BL221H

I started getting the same issue last month (just as the warranty ended) and it's getting worse. I saw other videos with other workarounds (fiddling with the shifter) and bending the metal plate that's supposed to press the switch to make it more likely. I'm worried about this happening right before Christmas. On top of that, I got a message from Onstar about the battery being low. I just had it in last month and they didn't say anything about the battery going. I may have to do this myself.

For some reason , this didn't work. I still have the same issue even with the pass plugged in like yours. In california, it was actually $23 lol.

I have a 2014 Malibu with the same issue. Will this work on my model?

Just performed the repair on a 2016 Malibu Hybrid. Struggled with getting the connector off the wiring harness - but my wife fashioned a 'hook' of galvanized wire which she then used with her smaller hands to depress the connector retainer. Not my favorite design. Seems to be fixed! And only about $13 for the part.

Lol does this actually fix the problem?

What exactly does the harness jumper do?

Great way to beat the dealer repair ripoff when something breaks. Good video, easy to understand. Can't wait for the detailing videos.