[Verified] Trying to revive old 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab - no key code available

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Lionheart
Member since February 2022 • 93 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab to make keys?

Posted on September 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1576 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Unclesam
Member • 77 posts

Desperate to get my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab running again. Trying this tonight.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 88 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab for a while.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 111 posts

My 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 143 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 44 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab key issues!

September 19, 2024 Reply

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