[Archived] How can I access my 1999 Chevrolet S10's key code to program new keys?

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Xenonflash
Member since June 2022 • 24 posts

How can I retrieve my 1999 Chevrolet S10's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1970 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Chevrolet S10. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 54 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1999 Chevrolet S10.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 61 posts

Trying this out on my 1999 Chevrolet S10 today—hoping it works.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 72 posts

Just tried this on my 1999 Chevrolet S10—anyone else have success?

March 06, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 105 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1999 Chevrolet S10, hope this helps.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 39 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1999 Chevrolet S10.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 107 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1999 Chevrolet S10. Thanks!

March 09, 2025 Reply

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