[It Worked!] Chevrolet Silverado 2 won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Jazzcat
Member since June 2023 • 79 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Chevrolet Silverado 2?

Posted on February 02, 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 2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (4)

Matrixfan
Member • 29 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Chevrolet Silverado 2. This might do it.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 65 posts

Was about to tow my Chevrolet Silverado 2. Let me try this first.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 116 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Chevrolet Silverado 2.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 48 posts

Been stuck with my Chevrolet Silverado 2 for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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