SOURCE: Reprogramming a spare with only 1 original - 2004 Chevy Malibu
the ignition keys are not coded. no "chip" in them you should be able to just have a spare key cut and it will work fine. These use an electronic device in key cylinder that senses the proper rotation of cylinder and tumblers. so if someone tries to pry on with a screwdriver it will disable starter. when this is replaced it has to be reprogrammed
SOURCE: The key in my 2007 Chevy Cobalt broke off in the
Yes, you must do that so that the car's module will recognize the new key.
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