[Success] Lost master key for 2011 Chevrolet Traverse - how to recover programming code?

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Whiterabbit
Member since June 2023 • 97 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse key fob?

Posted on May 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1055 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Outlawjoe
Member • 43 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2011 Chevrolet Traverse.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 54 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2011 Chevrolet Traverse?

May 28, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 122 posts

Was about to give up on my 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, but this gives me hope.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 121 posts

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

May 30, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 26 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. Need the code badly.

May 31, 2025 Reply

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