[Issue Closed] Is there a way to get the key code for my 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo?

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Vortexx
Member since January 2023 • 60 posts

How can I retrieve my 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1291 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Betamax
Member • 96 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 71 posts

Does this method work for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo models from 2010 onward?

December 21, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 143 posts

My 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 22, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 90 posts

My 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 18 posts

Using this on my 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo now. Hope it works.

December 24, 2024 Reply

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