[Answered] Code card lost - 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew won't accept new key

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Bob
Member since November 2022 • 47 posts

Need my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1922 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Digitalx
Member • 133 posts

I tried this with my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew but still no luck. Any suggestions?

January 25, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 105 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 103 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew this weekend.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 38 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 117 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew. Trying this instead.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 88 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew. Thanks!

January 30, 2025 Reply

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