2017 Chevrolet Impala
Budget-Friendly Key Replacement in Santa Barbara County

Q: What is a remote flip key?

A remote flip key is the type of key your 2017 Chevrolet Impala uses. It contains a programmed transponder chip that communicates with your vehicle theft deterrent system to authorize the engine to start. It also has 5 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions. Without proper programming and GM security relearn, even a perfectly cut key will be rejected by your Chevrolet immobilizer system. We program everything on site so your new key works exactly like the original.

Q: How long does the dealer process take for Chevrolet key replacement?

Longer than most Chevy owners expect. Dealers may quote up to 2 hours of shop time for what ends up being about 30 minutes of actual programming. One car owner was told 2 hours for a key reprogramming that finished in around 30 minutes. A former dealership consultant confirmed the job typically pays 0.5 hours of labor even though advisors quote much longer windows. On top of that, if the dealer needs to order a fob, one owner waited months fighting to get their second key. With EZ Car Keyz, the job is done in one visit at your location.

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala key?

The FCC ID is OHT01060512, OHT05918179. This is the identifier printed on the back of your key fob that tells us exactly which key your vehicle requires. It ensures we match the correct blank, chip frequency, and remote protocol so the key programs correctly on the first attempt. Having this number ready when you call speeds up the process and confirms we are bringing the right key to your location.

Q: What areas do you cover?

We cover all of Santa Barbara by El Presidio State Historic Park and surrounding communities. Our mobile service comes directly to your location whether you are at home, at work, in a parking lot, or on the side of the road. Chevy dealers require the vehicle on site for programming, and some insist on towing if you have no working key. We bring the shop to you with all the tools and key blanks needed for your Chevrolet on board.

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2017 Chevrolet Impala Remote flip key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Here's what you're actually paying for when you replace a 2017 Chevrolet Impala key. Three things. The physical key or fob with the correct blade and button layout. The precision cut so the blade matches your car's lock. And the transponder programming so the car's immobilizer accepts the new key and lets the engine fire. The dealer charges 382 for those three things. I charge around 183.

A customer on a business trip in Santa Barbara had her only Chevrolet key stop working at the hotel. The remote was dead, the push-to-start wouldn't respond, and she had meetings the next morning. The dealer told her to tow it in, they could look at it the next afternoon, and quoted 382 plus the tow. She found EZ Car Keyz online and called.

I met her at the hotel lot that evening. Her remote flip key uses GM's push-to-start proximity system. I connected my VVDI Key Tool to the OBD port and generated a new fob matched to her car's body control module. Her fob, FCC ID OHT01060512, has 5 buttons including remote start.

Component one, the fob: about $40 in my cost. Component two, the emergency blade cut: done in the van. Component three, the programming: 25 minutes through OBD. Her total was 183. The dealer was charging 382 for those same three things plus making her wait a day and arranging a tow.

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A. G.

Jun 2025

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“A friend lost my Lexus key and he was able to program and cut a brand new one within 20 minutes. Arrived within about 40 minutes and was friendly, efficient, and quick.”

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Marianne S.

Dec 2022

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“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”

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Esteban S.

Dec 2025

★★★★★

“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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Do I have to go to the Chevrolet dealer to get a replacement key?▼

No. A qualified mobile locksmith with GM-specific tooling can cut and program a remote flip key for your 2017 Chevrolet Impala right where the vehicle sits. Many Chevy owners assume the dealer is the only option. A 2022 Tahoe owner called two locksmiths who both said it could not be done because the system is encrypted. But other Tahoe forum members replied that a properly equipped locksmith can handle it in about 15 minutes for a fraction of the dealer price. The right locksmith has the tools. The wrong one sends you to the dealer.

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