[Method] Options when VIN is unreadable for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended key code

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Yankeezulu
Member since July 2023 • 64 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended for key programming?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (4)

Purplerain
Member • 55 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 108 posts

I have the same 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended and I'm also trying to find the key code.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 28 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended too.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 30 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended. Thanks!

February 03, 2025 Reply

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