[Solution] Using OBD to get PIN code for 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger - safe?

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Vectorprime
Member since August 2022 • 105 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger for making new keys?

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1793 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 39 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger's key code issue!

August 20, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 96 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger, hope this helps.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 83 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 61 posts

I tried this with my 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger but still no luck. Any suggestions?

August 23, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 31 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger this weekend.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 129 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger.

August 25, 2024 Reply

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