[Success] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS?

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Quantumleap
Member since May 2023 • 90 posts

How can I find my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS's key code to program a new key?

Posted on October 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Omegared
Member • 78 posts

Trying this on my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS later. Will report back.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 83 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS too.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 34 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS's key code.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 55 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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