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Chevy Impala Key Replacement

Chevy Impalas have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 2000 era, and across 3 key generations this model has used 3 different key systems — non-transponder; transponder; flip / transponder. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Impala Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Chevy Impala — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Impala2000–2005non-transponderPassLock (no chip)confirm by VIN
Impala2006–2014transponderPhilips Crypto 2 / Hitag2 / ID46confirm by VIN
Impala2014–2020flip / transponderHitag2 Extended / ID46E / NXP PCF7937E, PCF7941EB119 / HU100

Security System & Immobilizer

GM security moved from VATS resistor keys through PassLock (sensor in the cylinder, plain key) to PK3/PK3+ transponders, the ID46 “Circle+” era, and today’s proximity fobs. Knowing which system your year uses is half the job — and we confirm by VIN.

On the Impala specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: PassLock (no chip), Philips Crypto 2 / Hitag2 / ID46, Hitag2 Extended / ID46E / NXP PCF7937E, PCF7941E. A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2000–2005: non-transponder — PassLock (no chip) (confirm by VIN)
  • 2006–2014: transponder — Philips Crypto 2 / Hitag2 / ID46 (confirm by VIN)
  • 2014–2020: flip / transponder — Hitag2 Extended / ID46E / NXP PCF7937E, PCF7941E (B119 / HU100)

Our Impala Key Services


Chevy Impala Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Impala. 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 — this is our most common Impala call.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Impala?

It will open the doors and nothing else on transponder-era cars — the chip inside the key must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is the part we do curbside.

My Impala is older — do you still stock keys for it?

Yes. We carry blanks and chips going back to the 2000–2005 generation (non-transponder), and a code-cut fresh key usually turns a worn lock better than any copy of your worn key.

How fast can you reach my Impala in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.