[Archived] Getting key code for 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger with chip key

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How can I obtain my 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger's key code to program a spare key?

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Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger?

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger for days.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger.

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