[Answered] Emergency! Must find key code for SILVERADO K2500

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Eve
Member since December 2021 • 118 posts

Looking for my SILVERADO K2500's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1103 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the SILVERADO K2500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Techguru
Member • 138 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a SILVERADO K2500.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 98 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer SILVERADO K2500.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 28 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my SILVERADO K2500.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 94 posts

Was about to give up on my SILVERADO K2500, but this gives me hope.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 47 posts

Trying this on my SILVERADO K2500 later. Will report back.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 33 posts

Following this for my SILVERADO K2500. Please update if it works!

February 16, 2025 Reply

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