[Solved] Stuck at home with my 2009 Chevrolet Express - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Unclesam
Member since October 2022 • 130 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 2009 Chevrolet Express for key programming?

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Chevrolet Express. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Invisible
Member • 42 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2009 Chevrolet Express too.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 30 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2009 Chevrolet Express. Thanks!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 133 posts

Following this for my 2009 Chevrolet Express. Please update if it works!

January 20, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 82 posts

Anyone try this on a 2009 Chevrolet Express with push-button start?

January 21, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 29 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2009 Chevrolet Express, would this method still work?

January 22, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 135 posts

Using this on my 2009 Chevrolet Express now. Hope it works.

January 23, 2025 Reply

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