[Confirmed Fix] Key won’t work on my 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT - is it the PIN code?

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Laserbeam
Member since September 2022 • 33 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT key fob?

Posted on February 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1861 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Darkangel
Member • 96 posts

This thread might save my 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT. Thanks everyone!

February 26, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 50 posts

Using this on my 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT now. Hope it works.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 55 posts

Really need the key code for my 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT, thanks for sharing!

February 28, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 29 posts

This just might solve my 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT's ignition issue.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 62 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT?

March 02, 2025 Reply

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