[Issue Closed] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?

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Misterx
Member since October 2022 • 128 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Jazzhands
Member • 136 posts

Following this for my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Please update if it works!

March 11, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 109 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox won’t recognize the key.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 134 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 99 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox too.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 106 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Need the code badly.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 58 posts

Following this for my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Please update if it works!

March 16, 2025 Reply

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