[Confirmed] Where's the key code stored in my Chevrolet 400 for key programming?

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Metalhead
Member since October 2022 • 87 posts

Need my Chevrolet 400's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1831 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Redbull
Member • 70 posts

Will this work for older Chevrolet 400s? Mine's a 2009.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 12 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Chevrolet 400 key issues!

September 06, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 29 posts

Anyone try this on a Chevrolet 400 with push-button start?

September 07, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 119 posts

My Chevrolet 400 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 37 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Chevrolet 400s?

September 09, 2024 Reply

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