[Issue Closed] How to extract transponder code from my 2000 Chevrolet Express ECU?

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Ultrasonic
Member since May 2023 • 111 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2000 Chevrolet Express to make a spare key?

Posted on January 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1597 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Chevrolet Express. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 07, 2025

Replies (6)

Ziggystar
Member • 15 posts

Will this work if the 2000 Chevrolet Express has an aftermarket alarm?

January 07, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 116 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2000 Chevrolet Express.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 91 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2000 Chevrolet Express?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 81 posts

Been here before with my 2000 Chevrolet Express. Let’s see if this one works.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 66 posts

My 2000 Chevrolet Express's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 146 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2000 Chevrolet Express before?

January 12, 2025 Reply

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