[Status: Resolved] European Chevrolet Triax key code in US - possible?

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Digitalx
Member since November 2022 • 126 posts

Need my Chevrolet Triax's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1389 posts

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

Posted on March 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Diana
Member • 63 posts

I’m not alone! My Chevrolet Triax is doing the same thing.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 15 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Chevrolet Triax—might work for mine too.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 62 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Chevrolet Triax.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 46 posts

My Chevrolet Triax has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 22, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 90 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Chevrolet Triax, would this method still work?

March 23, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 89 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Chevrolet Triax.

March 24, 2025 Reply

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