[Update] Key won’t work on my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD - is it the PIN code?

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Ninjastar
Member since January 2022 • 135 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD key?

Posted on November 29, 2024
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Posted on November 30, 2024

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Easymoney
Member • 132 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD, hope this helps.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 18 posts

This thread might save my 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD. Thanks everyone!

December 01, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 31 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 3500HD?

December 02, 2024 Reply

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