[Solved] Aftermarket solutions when 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 key code lost

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Knightlight
Member since September 2021 • 127 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 keys?

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1243 posts

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

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 28 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 99 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 key issues!

October 14, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 38 posts

My 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 78 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 too!

October 16, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 11 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 57 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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