[Resolved] 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Metalhead
Member since December 2022 • 44 posts

How can I obtain my 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Netsurfer
Member • 43 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo?

May 04, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 94 posts

My 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

May 05, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 48 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo—might work for mine too.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 75 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 124 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargos?

May 08, 2025 Reply

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