[Status: Resolved] Need my Chevrolet Master's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Darkangel
Member since February 2022 • 59 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Chevrolet Master for key programming?

Posted on May 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1466 posts

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

Posted on May 24, 2025

Replies (4)

Superfly
Member • 98 posts

Was about to give up on my Chevrolet Master, but this gives me hope.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 46 posts

Trying this out on my Chevrolet Master today—hoping it works.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 37 posts

My Chevrolet Master won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 26, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 75 posts

Following along—same issue with my Chevrolet Master.

May 27, 2025 Reply

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