[Resolved] Need help fast - 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT immobilizer blocking start

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Whiterabbit
Member since October 2022 • 12 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT

Posted on April 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Jedimaster
Member • 21 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT for days.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 23 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT?

April 04, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 65 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT. Trying this now.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 5 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT as well.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 50 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT, hope someone can help.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 147 posts

Trying this out on my 2011 Chevrolet HHR LT today—hoping it works.

April 08, 2025 Reply

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