[Verified] Looking for my 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger's key code to program a new key fob

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger owner.

Just what I needed! My 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger has been acting up lately.

My 2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

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