[Success] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High?

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Cyberninja
Member since November 2022 • 149 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High for key programming?

Posted on August 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Warpspeed
Member • 130 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 14 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High. Giving it a go myself.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 97 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High for a while.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 16 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High—need the code first.

August 26, 2024 Reply

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