[Fixed] My 2015 Buick Verano key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Orangecrush
Member since April 2023 • 120 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2015 Buick Verano for key programming?

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1330 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 Buick Verano. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Zetareticuli
Member • 71 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2015 Buick Verano, would this method still work?

February 19, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 117 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2015 Buick Verano. Thanks!

February 20, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 44 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2015 Buick Verano too!

February 21, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 69 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2015 Buick Verano.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 17 posts

My 2015 Buick Verano's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 6 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2015 Buick Verano.

February 24, 2025 Reply

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