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Terlinde29 · 08-25-2016, 07:51 PM

So under not the greatest of judgement my car came with only 1 key and I never had another one made (dumb) and now I've lost the only key to my 2012. What's the best option to get a key made and not have to tow the car to the stealer ship?
Thanks all, not what I wanted my first post to be

zr1chris · 08-25-2016, 07:56 PM

Maybe have a locksmith come out? Probably going to cost you a bit though.

CamaroFred · 08-25-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Terlinde29

So under not the greatest of judgement my car came with only 1 key and I never had another one made (dumb) and now I've lost the only key to my 2012. What's the best option to get a key made and not have to tow the car to the stealer ship?
Thanks all, not what I wanted my first post to be

They can have new keys made from your VIN so they can get them before you go there. But if they aren't mated to the car all you can do is unlock the door and set off the alarm.
When you get it to the dealer make sure they delete the missing keys.

If you have Onstar or an auto club they will probably cover the cost of the tow.

Or you could get lucky and find your key. I found my wallet in the laundry hamper days after I cancelled all the cards (and I know I looked there).

Terlinde29 · 08-25-2016, 08:29 PM

Does a locksmith have the capability of doing all of this?

CamaroFred · 08-25-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Terlinde29

Does a locksmith have the capability of doing all of this?

I have to believe the programming will be limited to GM dealers.

Terlinde29 · 08-25-2016, 08:34 PM

I called a locksmith and of course they claim they can do it, but they are outta of there mind to think I'm paying the 120 dollar rate for them to come out and do it and say oops sorry can't do it! It's aggravating that I have nobody to blame but myself haha!

Jylee · 08-25-2016, 08:42 PM

Locksmith is good for safe or anything that is old. You should have listen to Fred, save time and money.

Trifecta23 · 08-25-2016, 09:31 PM

Are the doors locked?

1Coopgt · 08-25-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Trifecta23

Are the doors locked?

Does it matter ? He still can't start the car with out the key .

If he's sleeping in the car it would be great if the doors are unlocked .

uvraise · 08-26-2016, 05:48 AM

My car only came with one valet key and one switchable key. I bought a blank switchblade key on eBay and took it to my local locksmith. The key was $40 and the cutting was $85! I did the programming myself which took all of 10 seconds. Unfortunately, it's very expensive no matter what!

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hrpiii · 08-26-2016, 06:47 AM

A locksmith can cut the key, but cannot program it. And to program to the car, you need a working key. Best bet in your situation is to have it made by a dealer and they can program it based on your VIN.

Reach out to Maureen at Rodgers Chevrolet, they can take care of it.

Junior · 08-26-2016, 07:41 AM

OP is going to go through hell and high water to replace his key. ...Then he will find the one he lost.

2013 Orange SS · 08-26-2016, 10:20 AM

Easy to get a key at the dealer. Take proof of ownership to them and they can look up the key code for you. Then with that a key can be cut and your car reprogramed.

chuckie669 · 08-26-2016, 11:02 AM

Id have to just bite the bullet and take the vin and proof of ownership to dealer to have one made

08-25-2016, 07:51 PM	#1
Terlinde29 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7	Lost key So under not the greatest of judgement my car came with only 1 key and I never had another one made (dumb) and now I've lost the only key to my 2012. What's the best option to get a key made and not have to tow the car to the stealer ship? Thanks all, not what I wanted my first post to be

08-25-2016, 09:31 PM	#8
Trifecta23 Drives: 2013 Dusk 2ss/RS conv. Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 281 View My Garage	Are the doors locked? __________________ 2013 Dusk Camaro/Convertible/2SS RS/6 Speed Auto/One of Sixty Nine

08-26-2016, 05:48 AM	#10
uvraise Drives: 2021 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 236 View My Garage	Lost key My car only came with one valet key and one switchable key. I bought a blank switchblade key on eBay and took it to my local locksmith. The key was $40 and the cutting was $85! I did the programming myself which took all of 10 seconds. Unfortunately, it's very expensive no matter what! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 SS2/RS, SCT Tune (Dynosteve), Vitesse Throttle Controller, Vararam VR-DRX CAI, Vararam Power Wedge TBS, Granatelli Performance MAF

08-26-2016, 10:20 AM	#13
2013 Orange SS Drives: 2013 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Merritt, Mi & Naples, Fl Posts: 216 View My Garage	Easy to get a key at the dealer. Take proof of ownership to them and they can look up the key code for you. Then with that a key can be cut and your car reprogramed. __________________ 2013 Camaro RS/SS, L99, Vmax PTB, Z-28 CAI 1966 Chevelle Malibu, 355, 4-Speed

08-25-2016, 07:56 PM	#2
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	Maybe have a locksmith come out? Probably going to cost you a bit though.

08-25-2016, 08:29 PM	#4
Terlinde29 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7	Does a locksmith have the capability of doing all of this?

08-25-2016, 08:34 PM	#6
Terlinde29 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7	I called a locksmith and of course they claim they can do it, but they are outta of there mind to think I'm paying the 120 dollar rate for them to come out and do it and say oops sorry can't do it! It's aggravating that I have nobody to blame but myself haha!

08-25-2016, 08:42 PM	#7
Jylee Drives: 2012 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sugarland, TX Posts: 96	Locksmith is good for safe or anything that is old. You should have listen to Fred, save time and money.

08-26-2016, 06:47 AM	#11
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,572	A locksmith can cut the key, but cannot program it. And to program to the car, you need a working key. Best bet in your situation is to have it made by a dealer and they can program it based on your VIN. Reach out to Maureen at Rodgers Chevrolet, they can take care of it.

08-26-2016, 07:41 AM	#12
Junior Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 526	OP is going to go through hell and high water to replace his key. ...Then he will find the one he lost.

08-26-2016, 11:02 AM	#14
chuckie669 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: E-TX Posts: 764	Id have to just bite the bullet and take the vin and proof of ownership to dealer to have one made