[Issue Closed] Bought used 2001 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab - where's the key code?

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Megabyte
Member since July 2023 • 98 posts

How to get my 2001 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Codeninja
Member • 77 posts

My 2001 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

November 21, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 43 posts

I have a 2011 2001 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab, will this method work for that year?

November 22, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 141 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2001 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab.

November 23, 2024 Reply

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