[Free Solution] Does AAA provide key codes for 2008 Chevrolet HHR?

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Zetareticuli
Member since March 2023 • 90 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2008 Chevrolet HHR - where's the key code?

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1354 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Xenogamer
Member • 142 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2008 Chevrolet HHR.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 86 posts

I’m not alone! My 2008 Chevrolet HHR is doing the same thing.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 85 posts

Using this on my 2008 Chevrolet HHR now. Hope it works.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 76 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2008 Chevrolet HHR for days.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 131 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2008 Chevrolet HHR?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 34 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2008 Chevrolet HHR for days.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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