[Success] Need help locating key code for 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab

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Whitenoise
Member since February 2022 • 110 posts

How can I retrieve my 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Uncleben
Member • 8 posts

My 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 10 posts

Anyone try this on a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab with push-button start?

November 21, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 65 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 75 posts

Using this on my 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab now. Hope it works.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 115 posts

Same issue here with my 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab, let me know if it works.

November 24, 2024 Reply

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