My original keys were causing problems in my old Pontiac Torrent. In fact, I was worried a couple of times when the keys would insert, but not turn to start the car and, another time or two, could not be withdrawn from the lock cylinder. When it happens, you imagine lots of things that might be the problem, on the car side... expensive and inconvenient things. After viewing some YouTube videos and pricing parts, I decided not to panic... to try the easiest solution first; new keys. Hooray! Problem solved. Fortunately, my GM dealer, Shaganappi Motors, their parts dep't., was willing to cut the two blank non-GM keys for $5 using original GM key codes based on a VIN search. Couldn't have worked out better. So, don't hesitate to buy these non-OEM keys. They work perfectly. Oh, and programming the new keys takes 5 seconds. It's explained in the car manual. Go for it!