[It Worked!] Any luck getting the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT PIN code without original key?

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Eve
Member since December 2021 • 32 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT?

Posted on April 18, 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 Sonic LT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (4)

Metalhead
Member • 107 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 54 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT's mystery code.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 28 posts

Using this on my 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT now. Hope it works.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 150 posts

My 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 22, 2025 Reply

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