[Archived] My 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Outlawjoe
Member since June 2023 • 138 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo

Posted on September 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 08, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenoking
Member • 5 posts

Been here before with my 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo. Let’s see if this one works.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 144 posts

My 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 122 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo.

September 10, 2024 Reply

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