[Working] Replacing remote for 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab - need access code?

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Pandaking
Member since October 2021 • 139 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab key fob?

Posted on May 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Cosmokid
Member • 132 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab. Trying this instead.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 47 posts

This thread might save my 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab. Thanks everyone!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 66 posts

Anyone try this on a 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab with push-button start?

May 09, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 61 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab for a while.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 137 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab, following this thread.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 137 posts

Will this work for older 1996 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cabs? Mine's a 2009.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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