[Confirmed] Need help fast - 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab immobilizer blocking start

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Alphamax
Member since September 2021 • 42 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab - help?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 571 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 110 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab too.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 143 posts

Anyone try this on a 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab with push-button start?

December 17, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 65 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 44 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 10 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab—need the code first.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 87 posts

My 2002 Chevrolet S10 Crew Cab is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 21, 2024 Reply

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