[Completed] My 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab is asking for a key programming code

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Mistermiyagi
Member since November 2021 • 30 posts

How can I retrieve my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1634 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Silverfox
Member • 15 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab, following this thread.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 117 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab. Trying this instead.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 6 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab too.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 112 posts

Just tried this on my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab—anyone else have success?

March 15, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 136 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab's key code issue!

March 16, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 118 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Regular Cab!

March 17, 2025 Reply

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