What if your Chevy cobalt battery is dead and stuck in the garage. The key also ignition. How come it let you put neutral to roll out of garage jump it?

If your Chevy Cobalt's battery is completely dead, the power steering and the electronic shift interlock system will likely be inoperative. The electronic shift interlock prevents you from shifting out of Park unless the ignition is on and the car's computer system is functioning. A completely dead battery means the computer isn't working, and thus the interlock is engaged.

Therefore, you cannot simply put the gear selector into Neutral to roll the car out of the garage even with the key in the ignition. The system is designed to prevent this for safety reasons.

To get the car out, you will need to:

* Jump start the car: This will restore power to the system, allowing you to shift out of Park. Be sure to follow proper jump starting procedures to avoid damaging the car's electronics.

* Push the car: If jump starting isn't possible (e.g., you don't have jumper cables or another vehicle), you may need to physically push the car out of the garage. This is only practical on a slight incline or with multiple people. Be cautious of your safety and the safety of others when pushing the car.

* Call a tow truck: The simplest and often safest option is to call a towing service to have the car removed.

In short, a completely dead battery disables the system that would allow you to shift out of Park, making it impossible to simply roll the car out of the garage using only the key.