[Archived] 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Vectorx
Member since November 2022 • 19 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended to make a spare key?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 61 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended, hope someone can help.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 11 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 12 posts

My 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 06, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 103 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended too.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 67 posts

Just tried this on my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended—anyone else have success?

May 08, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 12 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended too!

May 09, 2025 Reply

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