[Working] Help with key pairing on 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended - code won’t work

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Omegared
Member since September 2022 • 130 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended key fob?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (3)

Zetareticuli
Member • 65 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 135 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 16 posts

My 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Extended is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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