[Issue Closed] My 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger is asking for a key programming code

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Echolima
Member since April 2023 • 125 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphamax
Member • 124 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 66 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger this hard?!

May 13, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 19 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger?

May 14, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 94 posts

My 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 39 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger's mystery code.

May 16, 2025 Reply

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