[Success] Keyless entry fails on 2010 Chevrolet Malibu - immobilizer active?

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Alphamale
Member since February 2023 • 84 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2010 Chevrolet Malibu to make keys?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodoochild
Member • 7 posts

My 2010 Chevrolet Malibu's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 145 posts

Been here before with my 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Let’s see if this one works.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 37 posts

I need this so bad for my 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Subscribed!

December 23, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 83 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2010 Chevrolet Malibu key issues!

December 24, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 133 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2010 Chevrolet Malibu's mystery code.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 74 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2010 Chevrolet Malibu all week. Hope this helps.

December 26, 2024 Reply

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