[Update] 1999 Chevrolet Tracker immobilizer not responding after new key

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Knightlight
Member since February 2023 • 67 posts

Looking for my 1999 Chevrolet Tracker's key code to program a new key

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1245 posts

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

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Hackman
Member • 9 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1999 Chevrolet Tracker key code too.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 96 posts

Using this on my 1999 Chevrolet Tracker now. Hope it works.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 71 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 1999 Chevrolet Tracker, thanks for posting!

October 11, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 117 posts

My 1999 Chevrolet Tracker might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
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Good luck to everyone dealing with 1999 Chevrolet Tracker key issues!

October 13, 2024 Reply

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