[Verified] Programmed new key but 2011 Chevrolet 3100 still won’t start - code?

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Lonewolf
Member since November 2021 • 45 posts

Looking for my 2011 Chevrolet 3100's key code to program a new key

Posted on May 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1902 posts

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Posted on May 21, 2025

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Luckyluke
Member • 68 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2011 Chevrolet 3100, following this thread.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 72 posts

My 2011 Chevrolet 3100 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

May 22, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 59 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2011 Chevrolet 3100?

May 23, 2025 Reply

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