[Status: Resolved] Lost master key for 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS - how to recover programming code?

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Ultrasonic
Member since July 2022 • 61 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS?

Posted on August 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 567 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Darkangel
Member • 150 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS. Huge thanks!

August 12, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 137 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS won’t recognize the key.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 50 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS. Huge thanks!

August 14, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 82 posts

Same problem on my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS. Watching for any working solutions.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 97 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS's key code issue!

August 16, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 31 posts

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

August 17, 2024 Reply

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