[Method] Security risks sharing key code for 2001 Buick Century

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Alphacent
Member since March 2023 • 88 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2001 Buick Century?

Posted on April 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 886 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Buick Century. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumq
Member • 150 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2001 Buick Century.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 80 posts

I have a 2011 2001 Buick Century, will this method work for that year?

April 21, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 108 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2001 Buick Century's key code.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 74 posts

My 2001 Buick Century's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 23, 2025 Reply

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