[Solution] Dealer refusing key code for my Chevrolet Colorado 4WD - options?

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Icecold
Member since August 2022 • 130 posts

Looking for my Chevrolet Colorado 4WD's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1647 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Colorado 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Frostymug
Member • 124 posts

If this works for my Chevrolet Colorado 4WD, I owe you big time.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 32 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Chevrolet Colorado 4WD.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 7 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Chevrolet Colorado 4WD, thanks for posting!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 139 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Chevrolet Colorado 4WD. Trying this instead.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 70 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Chevrolet Colorado 4WD.

March 24, 2025 Reply

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