[Free Tool] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

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Hotwheels
Member since November 2022 • 30 posts

How to get my 2012 Chevrolet Malibu's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on September 23, 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 Malibu. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (3)

Timemachine
Member • 134 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 94 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2012 Chevrolet Malibu as well.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 54 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.

September 26, 2024 Reply

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