[Closed] My 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Emeraldcity
Member since March 2022 • 121 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 for key programming?

Posted on August 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Phoenixrise
Member • 148 posts

Anyone try this on a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 with push-button start?

August 28, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 29 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 34 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 93 posts

Will this work for older 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2s? Mine's a 2009.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 80 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.

September 01, 2024 Reply

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