[Status: Resolved] Do you need a code when changing BCM in Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan?

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Flyingdutch
Member since September 2021 • 28 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan?

Posted on May 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 48 posts

This thread might save my Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan. Thanks everyone!

May 27, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 101 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan, thanks for posting!

May 28, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 48 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 38 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 66 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan?

May 31, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 45 posts

I’m not alone! My Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan is doing the same thing.

June 01, 2025 Reply

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