[Status: Resolved] Need the key code to program a new key for my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD - help?

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Captaincrunch
Member since March 2023 • 123 posts

Looking for my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Xrayspecs
Member • 37 posts

Was about to tow my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Let me try this first.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 14 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD!

February 16, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 37 posts

I have the same 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and I'm also trying to find the key code.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 13 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD?

February 18, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 97 posts

My 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 85 posts

My 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 20, 2025 Reply

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