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Chevrolet car keys

Chevrolet key replacement in Huntington Beach & Orange County

From Silverados and Tahoes to Equinoxes and Malibus, Chevy keys are a constant for us. We handle older GM key systems, flip keys and push-to-start fobs.

  • We come to your car
  • Lockouts, spares and lost keys
Illustration of a Chevrolet key typeIllustration of a Chevrolet key type
Good to know

About Chevrolet keys

  • Older GM vehicles used a resistor key system called VATS. Later models moved to transponder chips.
  • Many trucks and SUVs use a flip key. Newer models with push-button start use a smart key.
  • We make keys for Express vans and fleet trucks at the job site.

Chevrolet models we make keys for

  • Silverado
  • Colorado
  • Tahoe
  • Suburban
  • Equinox
  • Traverse
  • Malibu
  • Camaro
  • Corvette
  • Trax
  • Blazer
  • Cruze
  • Express

Don't see your model? Call with the year and model. Support varies by year.

Chevrolet key types

Keys we cut and program for Chevrolet

Illustration of a basic metal key

Basic metal key

No chip. Common on older cars, many trucks from the 1990s and earlier, and as the door key on newer cars.

Illustration of a transponder chip key

Transponder chip key

A chip in the head talks to the car's immobilizer. The blade can be cut anywhere, but the car will not start until the chip is programmed.

Illustration of a flip key

Flip key

The blade folds into the remote. Popular on Ford, GM and Hyundai/Kia models.

Illustration of a smart key / proximity fob

Smart key / proximity fob

Push-button start. The car detects the fob in your pocket. Most have a hidden emergency blade for the door.

FAQ

Chevrolet key questions

Can you make a key for an older Chevy truck?

Yes. Tell us the year so we bring the right blank and know which system it uses.

Can you program a Silverado fob?

On supported years, yes, at the truck.

What do you need to make a Chevrolet key?

The year and model, where the Chevrolet is parked, and whether you have a working key. On site we check your ID and registration, as California law requires.

Other makes

Related brands and other cars we make keys for

Chevrolet is a trademark of its owner. Prime Coast Locksmith is an independent locksmith and is not affiliated with or authorized by Chevrolet.

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