[Free Fix] Anyone recover their 1997 Chevrolet Blazer ignition code successfully?

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Madhatter
Member since February 2023 • 47 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1997 Chevrolet Blazer

Posted on March 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1742 posts

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

Posted on March 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Betatest
Member • 127 posts

My 1997 Chevrolet Blazer won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 20 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1997 Chevrolet Blazer's key code issue!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 40 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1997 Chevrolet Blazer.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 16 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1997 Chevrolet Blazer's key code.

April 01, 2025 Reply

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