[Confirmed Fix] Dealer won't share key code for my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1

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Ironman
Member since April 2022 • 120 posts

How can I access my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1's key code to program new keys?

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1741 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumq
Member • 89 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1. Giving it a go myself.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 113 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 90 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1 before?

August 19, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 129 posts

This just might solve my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1's ignition issue.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 86 posts

My 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 35 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT1?

August 22, 2024 Reply

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