[Status: Resolved] Dealer wants $200 for 2003 Chevrolet Express PIN - other options?

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Neontiger
Member since October 2022 • 35 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2003 Chevrolet Express

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 650 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Chevrolet Express. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Darthvader
Member • 135 posts

My 2003 Chevrolet Express's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 96 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2003 Chevrolet Express.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 82 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2003 Chevrolet Express this hard?!

January 31, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 56 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2003 Chevrolet Express?

February 01, 2025 Reply

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