1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 342

Steering ColumnLock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK i n each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes. ~ When you are doing thischeck, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure thereis room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle begin to move. ~ 7-46