2000 Chevrolet Suburban Key Replacement in Los Angeles

The 2000–2006 Suburban uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Chevrolet Suburban key guide.

2000 Chevrolet Suburban: key facts

Key type: Mechanical (no chip)
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: none (Passlock — no chip in key)
Programming: NONE
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

Passlock: the security sensor lives in the ignition lock cylinder, not the key — a correctly cut key starts the vehicle with no programming. Security-light no-starts usually mean a failed Passlock sensor, and a 30-minute (3x10-minute) relearn is required after ignition-cylinder or BCM replacement.

What kind of key does a 2000 Suburban use?

The 2000 Suburban uses a plain mechanical key. It is not a push-to-start truck, and the key carries no transponder chip. The security system on this truck is called Passlock, and its sensor lives in the ignition lock cylinder rather than in the key. Whether the truck recognizes your key depends on the cut of the blade turning the cylinder correctly, not on a coded chip.

For an owner, that changes the job. You are not paying for chip programming, and nobody needs special diagnostic access to teach the truck a new key. A correctly cut key starts the vehicle with no programming. The work is cutting a key accurately and making sure the cylinder turns it smoothly.

There is also a mechanical backup key setup on this truck, so the same kind of key that starts the engine is the kind that works your locks. If you are comparing years, our Chevrolet Suburban key page shows how other model years differ. This page covers 2000 only.

Duplicate key or all keys lost: what is different?

With this setup, neither situation requires a working original. You do not need to hand us an existing key for us to make a copy, and an all-keys-lost situation is possible to solve because nothing has to be programmed into the truck afterward.

That does not mean the two jobs are identical. A duplicate is a matter of copying a blade you can put in our hands. All keys lost means we have to work out the correct cut for your lock without a pattern to follow, which takes more steps.

Confirm the truck is yours and the situation: which locks work, whether the key turns at all, and what the key looks like if you still have a piece of it.
Identify the correct key for the vehicle, confirming by VIN or by looking at the truck in person.
Cut the new key to fit, then test it in the door locks and the ignition.
Check that the ignition turns without sticking and that the truck starts and keeps running.
Cut a second key while we are there, so you are not back in the same position next month.

Why does my Suburban start and then die with the security light on?

This is the most common complaint on this truck, and it often has nothing to do with the key. When the Passlock sensor in the ignition cylinder fails, the security light stays on, and the engine may start and then stall, even with a good key. Cutting a new key does not fix that, so we would rather tell you before you pay for one you do not need.

If the sensor is the problem, the repair involves the ignition cylinder. After the cylinder or the body control module is replaced, the truck requires a timed relearn that runs about half an hour in three cycles. We explain that up front so no one is surprised by a truck that sits and waits.

Two other problems are common on older ones:

Worn ignition lock wafers on high-mileage trucks, where the key sticks or will not turn.
Worn or damaged key blades that no longer turn the locks, which a fresh, accurate cut often solves.

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What affects the price, and what we confirm in person

We do not quote a figure on a web page, because the honest answer depends on the situation. The main factors are:

The first is whether you have a working key to copy or are starting from nothing. The second is whether the problem is only the key or also a worn ignition cylinder or a failed Passlock sensor. The third is where the truck is, since a mobile visit costs more to run than a key cut at our storefront. The fourth is the hour you call, and the fifth is how many keys you want made. Because no chip programming is involved, the lighter-cost route is often a simple key cut when the cylinder is healthy.

On the technical side, the chip and programming facts for this year are verified. What we still confirm on your specific truck, by VIN or in person, is the key itself and the condition of the ignition, since a previous owner may have swapped the cylinder or the original key may have been replaced. If anything on your truck does not match what we expect, we will tell you plainly before cutting.

Why call Wilshire Lock & Key for a 2000 Suburban?

We have been in business since 1987, with a storefront at 10740 Wilshire Blvd in Westwood and mobile service vans that cover 140 cities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Your call goes to us, not to a dispatch middleman who passes the job along. David, the owner and lead technician, oversees the work.

Whoever you hire, California requires locksmith companies to hold a BSIS LCO license, and you are right to ask any locksmith for it. For the full picture of what we handle, see our car key services or the Chevrolet key overview. To describe your situation, use the contact page or call (213) 577-1366, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban key have a chip?

No. This year uses a mechanical key with no chip in it. The Passlock sensor is in the ignition lock cylinder, so a correctly cut key starts the truck with no programming.

Can you make a key if I lost all of mine?

Yes. All keys lost is possible on this truck, and an original key is not needed. We confirm the vehicle, cut a key to fit, and test it in the locks and ignition.

My Suburban starts and then dies, and the security light is on. Is it the key?

Usually not. That pattern typically points to a failed Passlock sensor in the ignition cylinder, even with a good key. Fixing it involves the cylinder, followed by a timed relearn of about half an hour.

Does a replacement key need to be programmed?

No. Programming is not required for this year. The key has to be cut correctly and turn the ignition cylinder properly.

My key sticks or will not turn in the ignition. What is wrong?

On high-mileage trucks the ignition lock wafers wear, which makes the key stick or refuse to turn. A worn key blade can cause the same symptom, so we check both before recommending anything.

How do you know my truck matches the data on this page?

The chip and programming facts for this year are verified. For your individual truck we still confirm by VIN or in person, since the ignition or key may have been replaced at some point.

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Reviewed by David, Owner & Lead Technician, Wilshire Lock & Key — in the locksmith trade since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-11.