[Resolved] Key code problem with my 2003 Chevrolet S10, need help

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Zombieslayer
Member since August 2022 • 113 posts

How can I obtain my 2003 Chevrolet S10's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1896 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Chevrolet S10. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Knightrider
Member • 8 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2003 Chevrolet S10.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 127 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2003 Chevrolet S10 all week. Hope this helps.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 32 posts

Was about to tow my 2003 Chevrolet S10. Let me try this first.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 18 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2003 Chevrolet S10?

April 24, 2025 Reply

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