[Solution] Locked out of my Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Regular, missing PIN code

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Papasmurf
Member since September 2021 • 78 posts

How can I retrieve my Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Regular's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Frank
Member • 35 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Regular before?

September 27, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 142 posts

Following along—same issue with my Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Regular.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 108 posts

Does this method work for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Regular models from 2010 onward?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 117 posts

I have the same Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Regular and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 30, 2024 Reply

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