[Archived] Need key code after theft recovery of 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended

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Purplehaze
Member since August 2022 • 116 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended for key programming?

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Vikingking
Member • 54 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 16 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended this weekend.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 15 posts

My 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 92 posts

Same problem on my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended. Watching for any working solutions.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 88 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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