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Bruce Speight Posted on Feb 25, 2014

My brand new key wont turn the ignition.

The old key broke in the ignition

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Go to the dealer any GM dealer, give them the VIN number and they will cut you a key to that vehicle. If the ignition has been replaced with one different to the OEM, you may have to replace the whole ignition switch.

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