[Resolved] Need key code to program spare for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck

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Windwalker
Member since August 2022 • 80 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Reddwarf
Member • 36 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck as well.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 112 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck won’t recognize the key.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 50 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck's mystery code.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 41 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 42 posts

Been stuck with my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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