[Completed] Got replacement ECU for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular, now code doesn’t match

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Rustynail
Member since September 2022 • 90 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular for key programming?

Posted on May 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1127 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Redbaron
Member • 115 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 57 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 104 posts

Key code problems with my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular as well. Subscribed!

May 24, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 78 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular for a while.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 83 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular for a while.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 146 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular.

May 27, 2025 Reply

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