[Confirmed Fix] Lost transponder code for my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular - any ideas?

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Quantumq
Member since June 2022 • 14 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular?

Posted on March 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Zetareticuli
Member • 65 posts

Really need the key code for my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular, thanks for sharing!

March 19, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 108 posts

I have the same 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 23 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 47 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 140 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular. Huge thanks!

March 23, 2025 Reply

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