[Fixed] Key won’t work on my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT - is it the PIN code?

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Darthvader
Member since January 2023 • 121 posts

Looking for my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT's key code to program a new key

Posted on September 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 10, 2024

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Irongiant
Member • 24 posts

I need this so bad for my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT. Subscribed!

September 10, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 16 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT too!

September 11, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 38 posts

Saved me from towing my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT. Thanks!

September 12, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 118 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2012 Chevrolet Traverse LT.

September 13, 2024 Reply

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