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Chevy Cobalt Key Replacement

Chevy Cobalt keys date back to 2004 and span 1 key system across the model’s generations — transponder. DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs every one of them at your location anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, 24/7 — spares, all-keys-lost, fobs and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Cobalt Keys

Verified key reference for the Chevy Cobalt — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer each generation uses. Boundary years can overlap; we confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Cobalt2004–2010transponderPhilips Crypto 2 / Hitag2 / ID46; PassKey 3+ (PK3+)B111 / HU100

Security System & Immobilizer

GM security moved from VATS resistor keys through PassLock to PK3/PK3+ transponders, the ID46 “Circle+” era, and today’s proximity fobs.

On the Cobalt specifically we see: Philips Crypto 2 / Hitag2 / ID46; PassKey 3+ (PK3+). A correctly cut but unprogrammed key turns the locks and never starts the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2004–2010: transponder — Philips Crypto 2 / Hitag2 / ID46; PassKey 3+ (PK3+) (B111 / HU100)

Our Cobalt Key Services


Chevy Cobalt Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Cobalt. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site — no tow, no dealer wait.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Cobalt?

On transponder-era cars it opens doors and nothing else — the chip must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is what we do curbside.

How fast can you reach my Cobalt in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit metroplex-wide, 24/7 — call (214) 717-6398 for an honest ETA.