[Solved] 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Darkangel
Member since March 2022 • 106 posts

How to get my 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on November 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Ironwill
Member • 43 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 107 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ won’t recognize the key.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 97 posts

My 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 94 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LTZ's key code.

December 02, 2024 Reply

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