Can't fine GM factory wheel locks?

cengell · 09-28-2018, 08:43 AM

Well I had my GM dealer add the GM wheel locks for a 2017 Camaro convertible and a year later I can't find the wheel lock tool? I don't want to purchase a whole new GM wheel lock, and was thinking that a closer GM dealer may have 1 that they could use, anyone knows more about this?

Appreate any info.

Thanks
Christopher

SSJ455 · 09-28-2018, 10:20 AM

I am not sure if there is a "universal" tool that will take them off. I was always under the impression if they had to remove the lock they would end up destroying it.

Scraps0f · 09-28-2018, 10:34 AM

Did they give you the packaging and paperwork for the wheel locks? That will have a serial code to order the correct key.

danhr · 09-28-2018, 10:43 AM

The wheel locks are sort of vin specific.... theres a couple different variations out there, unless of course someone swapped yours out for another set.

You can get them off with a extractor, but it will ruin the lug but. Which will give you a reason to buy 4 new regular lug nuts and never have to worry about locking lug nuts again

cengell · 09-28-2018, 06:36 PM

Thanks everybody, it is a GM wheel lug and yes they gave me the key and 4 of the stock nuts but I can't find them and looked and looked.

Since I know it's a GM and think I found them online and the pictures look the came but if what 1 person is saying that the serial # is the key, I was thinking since it's a GM wheel lock that most GM dealers would have the key to remove and I would buy 4 more stock lug nuts?

Any can confirm that?

Thanks for the help!
Christopher

Torquem · 09-29-2018, 06:56 AM

I have some NIB you can have for free if you end up needing a full set.

cengell · 10-01-2018, 10:24 PM

WOW Torquem, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I will be calling my local GM dealership and ask service if they can remove the wheel locks and let you know this week!

Thanks again
Christopher

Thestormoverkrynn · 08-08-2024, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danhr

The wheel locks are sort of vin specific.... theres a couple different variations out there, unless of course someone swapped yours out for another set.

You can get them off with a extractor, but it will ruin the lug but. Which will give you a reason to buy 4 new regular lug nuts and never have to worry about locking lug nuts again

I know exactly how u feel

ctrlz · 08-28-2024, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danhr

You can get them off with an extractor, but it will ruin the lug nut. Which will give you a reason to buy 4 new regular lug nuts and never have to worry about locking lug nuts again

yes, there are several videos on youtube showing this. The problem is the extractor may be part of a set with sizes you don't need.
There is another method which involves hammering a standard impact socket onto the nut. If tight enough, it works like an extractor.

7speed · 09-24-2024, 12:23 PM

Happened to me over the summer, I went to my dealer and they tried a few different of their locks and that's how I was able to get the wheel lock key # to order a replacement.

Ventmaster · 09-27-2024, 03:33 PM

Check with all the tire dealers in your area (not just the dealer). I just had new tires put on the wife's Suby and luckily looked for the lock key I gave'em to do it. They forgot to return it and when I saw them look, I could see they had a whole collection of "forgotten" keys. You may get lucky!

09-28-2018, 08:43 AM	#1
cengell Drives: 2017 2LT Garnet Red Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 143	Can't fine GM factory wheel locks? Well I had my GM dealer add the GM wheel locks for a 2017 Camaro convertible and a year later I can't find the wheel lock tool? I don't want to purchase a whole new GM wheel lock, and was thinking that a closer GM dealer may have 1 that they could use, anyone knows more about this? Appreate any info. Thanks Christopher

09-28-2018, 10:20 AM	#2
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,055 View My Garage	I am not sure if there is a "universal" tool that will take them off. I was always under the impression if they had to remove the lock they would end up destroying it. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

09-28-2018, 10:43 AM	#4
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	The wheel locks are sort of vin specific.... theres a couple different variations out there, unless of course someone swapped yours out for another set. You can get them off with a extractor, but it will ruin the lug but. Which will give you a reason to buy 4 new regular lug nuts and never have to worry about locking lug nuts again __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

09-29-2018, 06:56 AM	#6
Torquem Bannable Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 460 View My Garage	I have some NIB you can have for free if you end up needing a full set. __________________ One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation 2017 ZL1 A10 - Hyper Blue Metallic Rotofab CAI, TM ported TB, AWE non res touring catback with PLP's

09-24-2024, 12:23 PM	#10
7speed Drives: 21 SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 367	Happened to me over the summer, I went to my dealer and they tried a few different of their locks and that's how I was able to get the wheel lock key # to order a replacement. __________________ FBO, E85 11.1@123 Last edited by 7speed; 10-02-2024 at 05:05 PM.

09-28-2018, 10:34 AM	#3
Scraps0f Drives: 2018 NGM ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Buffalo Posts: 145	Did they give you the packaging and paperwork for the wheel locks? That will have a serial code to order the correct key.

09-28-2018, 06:36 PM	#5
cengell Drives: 2017 2LT Garnet Red Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 143	Thanks everybody, it is a GM wheel lug and yes they gave me the key and 4 of the stock nuts but I can't find them and looked and looked. Since I know it's a GM and think I found them online and the pictures look the came but if what 1 person is saying that the serial # is the key, I was thinking since it's a GM wheel lock that most GM dealers would have the key to remove and I would buy 4 more stock lug nuts? Any can confirm that? Thanks for the help! Christopher

10-01-2018, 10:24 PM	#7
cengell Drives: 2017 2LT Garnet Red Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 143	WOW Torquem, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I will be calling my local GM dealership and ask service if they can remove the wheel locks and let you know this week! Thanks again Christopher

09-27-2024, 03:33 PM	#11
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,022	Check with all the tire dealers in your area (not just the dealer). I just had new tires put on the wife's Suby and luckily looked for the lock key I gave'em to do it. They forgot to return it and when I saw them look, I could see they had a whole collection of "forgotten" keys. You may get lucky!

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