[Status: Resolved] Chevrolet BSeries won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Hotwheels
Member since July 2023 • 90 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Chevrolet BSeries

Posted on April 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet BSeries. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Ghostrider
Member • 38 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Chevrolet BSeries this weekend.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 73 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Chevrolet BSeries this weekend.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 103 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Chevrolet BSeries for days.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 24 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Chevrolet BSeries.

April 12, 2025 Reply

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