[Confirmed] Need help: how to unlock a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger without the ignition code

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Purplerain
Member since April 2023 • 19 posts

Need my 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (4)

Blackbelt
Member • 148 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger. Thanks!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 79 posts

My 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 48 posts

Using this on my 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger now. Hope it works.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 41 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger. This is a lifesaver.

April 22, 2025 Reply

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