[Closed] Dealer charging $150 for 2000 Chevrolet S10 key code - alternatives?

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Skywalker
Member since April 2023 • 47 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2000 Chevrolet S10?

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1573 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Chevrolet S10. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Uncleben
Member • 141 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2000 Chevrolet S10.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 114 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2000 Chevrolet S10 for a while.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 95 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2000 Chevrolet S10 owner.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 146 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2000 Chevrolet S10.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 44 posts

My 2000 Chevrolet S10 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 125 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2000 Chevrolet S10, hope this helps.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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