[Answered] My 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Need my 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo's key code to program a new transponder key

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My 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo, hope this helps.

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