[Solved] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 2018 Chevrolet Trax

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Dragonfly
Member since December 2021 • 130 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2018 Chevrolet Trax to program a key?

Posted on August 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1401 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Chevrolet Trax. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombieslayer
Member • 38 posts

My 2018 Chevrolet Trax is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 147 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2018 Chevrolet Trax!

August 09, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 131 posts

My 2018 Chevrolet Trax's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 41 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2018 Chevrolet Trax.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 149 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2018 Chevrolet Trax before?

August 12, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 19 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Chevrolet Trax.

August 13, 2024 Reply

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