[Free Fix] Need programming code to activate new key for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew

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Steelwolf
Member since December 2022 • 103 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew?

Posted on August 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Silversurf
Member • 92 posts

Just tried this on my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew—anyone else have success?

August 09, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 8 posts

My 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 134 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 62 posts

Been stuck with my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 143 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew all week. Hope this helps.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 51 posts

Trying this out on my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew today—hoping it works.

August 14, 2024 Reply

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