Chevrolet Locksmith

2016-12-30 by Todd Franklin

And what about Smart keys?

Since 07, some of the models use Passive Entry, Passive Start (proximity) fobs keyless entry device instead of metal blade keys. smart keys are optional equipment.

Exception!

Chevrolet did not use transponders on trucks until 2007.

Duplicating Chevrolet keys

Transponders and VATS keys helped us in the last two decades in reducing car theft all over the world and conveniently operating the automatic opening and closing of cars doors, trunk, windows, alarm and more, but the side effect is that prices for keys can easily reach hundreds of dollars. If you currently have a functional key and would like to create a spare key you can purchase keys online and use the assistance of a local locksmith store to cut and program your key folowing the tips on our duplicate car key page.

What's the big story of losing Chevrolet keys

If all the keys are lost the options of getting a new key recreated are distinct than a simple key duplicated. If the key has no chip, and the car is less then 10 years old, most likely you can go to the dealer with the VIN number and get a new key cut, but if the key has a chip, it means that the car computer need to be reprogrammed with a new code, so it would accept the new key and reject the old one (Many call this process ignition rekey).

To make a point

If you lost the last electronic key to your vehicle, the vehicle need to be presence in the making of the new key, therefore, you are actually left with two options:

1. Find a towing truck to tow the vehicle to the dealer.
2. Call a mobile car locksmith to come out to your location to reprogram the vehicle and make you the key.

Chevy ignition problems

Although Chevrolet uses regular key blade (except from few high security Sidewinder keys used on latest models 2014+) with a thin blade, ignition problems are less common in the GM engines and programmble errors are pretty rare, so althogether, apart from maybe reflashing of the key data on after an ECU replacement, there is not much for a locksmith to do.

Simply stated

With so many times of unlocking/locking the ignition lock cylinder, it is quite customary to have ignition problems like broken keys in ignition, stuck or hard to turn ignition, burglary attempt damages and more. Complication with the ignition might be very critical, because in most cases it will take you by surprise in the most unexpected place and time and the use of mobile emergency locksmith will be a great convenience.

Last word

As a Chevy driver, just like other auto-makers, you might find yourself in an immediate need for a fast roadside assistance to service your vehicle keys, locks or ignition. We strongly recommend you to keep our number in handy for a rainy day. Only our technicians offers the quickest automotive locksmith services and at the most affordable rates in town! With our 25 minute emergency reply, we guarantee you that you will be back behind the wheel before you even know it. Ignition repairs, key replacement, smart key and fobic remote programming, lock picking, lock rekey and more on the spot, we have the tools, experience and knowledge to offer the best resolutions possible for each situation. If you are looking for a Part 2 - Chevrolet locksmith service 24/7! Call (877) 799-2206 to cut car key replacement rates with fast and professional mobile ignition repair and rekey, transponder and fob keys programming services on the spot.