[Archived] Keyless entry fails on 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV - immobilizer active?

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Greenlantern
Member since October 2022 • 21 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (3)

Lionheart
Member • 108 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV!

April 29, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 21 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 54 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV too.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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