I want to get a spare set of keys for my 89 IROC with VATS. I do not live in the US but am coming over for a holiday in July (Anaheim CA) so want to get some spare keys then if I can. Do GM dealers still stock these keys or if not, are there any retailers, locksmiths or the like who might stock them?

 

G.M. dealers in my area (Toledo, Ohio) are charging around $25.00 per VATS key.....

 

You can buy them online ( ships worldwide ) for $10 or both keys for $13
Check out eBay items # 370391384067 and 200478180983

You need to know what # key ( 1 of 15 possible ) you have so as to buy correct one .Being where you are you may have to measure the resistance of the pellet in the key yourself
See
https://www.thirdgen.org/vats_passkey_system

Locksmiths apparently have the keys at cheaper prices than dealership

 

Just about any Ace Hardware store stock them and can cut them as well, about $25. Maybe True Value hardware stores also.

 

Anytime you have a hardware store cut a key, you have a good 75% chance that key isn't going to work. If you aren't bringing the car to the store so you can test them right away, save your money and go to a REAL locksmith.

 

Hmmm - I've had 5 VATS keys cut at my local ACE with no issues ever - oh well - every store is different.

 

Most any good locksmith that has reasonable experience with auto keys will have the key blanks at a reasonable cost. If you haven't yet found out what your key resistance # is they can tell you as long as you bring the key