[Confirmed] Trying to program a new key for my Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan - where's the key code?

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Xfactor
Member since January 2023 • 133 posts

Looking for my Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 716 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Rogueone
Member • 101 posts

Anyone try this on a Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan with push-button start?

October 09, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 129 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan. This might do it.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 31 posts

Was about to tow my Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan. Let me try this first.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 31 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 102 posts

My Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 102 posts

My Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 14, 2024 Reply

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