[Archived] Can I get the immobilizer code for my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD from the VIN?

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Quantumx
Member since April 2023 • 118 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD to program a key?

Posted on January 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowsub
Member • 108 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 5 posts

My 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 109 posts

Anyone try this on a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD with push-button start?

January 22, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 126 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 75 posts

I have the same 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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