[Status: Resolved] Lost transponder code for my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 - any ideas?

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Hotrod
Member since November 2022 • 28 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

Posted on September 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1997 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 29, 2024

Replies (5)

Gizmoguy
Member • 122 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500s?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 113 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 145 posts

Using this on my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 now. Hope it works.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 48 posts

Just tried this on my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500—anyone else have success?

October 02, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 84 posts

Using this on my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 now. Hope it works.

October 03, 2024 Reply

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