[Working] Can’t access immobilizer settings on 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double scanner

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Steelwolf
Member since April 2022 • 134 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double?

Posted on August 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 675 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 01, 2024

Replies (4)

Xrayvision
Member • 133 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 31 posts

Will this work if the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double has an aftermarket alarm?

September 02, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 118 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double all week. Hope this helps.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 57 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Doubles?

September 04, 2024 Reply

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