[Answered] How locksmiths find key code for 1998 Chevrolet 3500 Extended Cab

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Ironwill
Member since January 2022 • 86 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1998 Chevrolet 3500 Extended Cab

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1925 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Jumpman
Member • 88 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1998 Chevrolet 3500 Extended Cab too.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 145 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1998 Chevrolet 3500 Extended Cab's key code issue!

August 16, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 6 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1998 Chevrolet 3500 Extended Cab?

August 17, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 8 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1998 Chevrolet 3500 Extended Cabs?

August 18, 2024 Reply

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