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GM Pass-Key III+ / Modern VATS Delete (2006-2015) in Illinois

Ship your module from Chicago or anywhere in Illinois — we typically complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back at the return speed you choose at checkout — standard to overnight.

$350 flat Typical 24-Hour Turnaround ~2 day USPS from IL
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Why Illinois customers mail in gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015)

Illinois has roughly 10.5 million registered vehicles, and trucks, SUVs & imports make up much of what Chicago-area shops and owners mail us. Domestic work like gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) runs high-volume across Illinois — we see a steady stream out of Chicago, Aurora, Rockford. Cross-region north — about 2 days each way.

Metros we serve in Illinois

ChicagoAuroraRockfordNaperville

Illinois at a glance

  • ~10.5M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: trucks, SUVs & imports
  • Illinois requires emissions testing in the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis areas; downstate counties are exempt.

What you get

  • ECM-side Pass-Key III+ / VATS authorization removed at the calibration level
  • Engine runs without waiting for the immobilizer handshake — swapped ECMs, lost-key and engine-swap builds start
  • Full OBD-II + emissions readiness retained (anti-theft is independent of emissions)
  • Original ECM data archived 90 days for reversal
  • ECM part number + software verified against your VIN BEFORE you ship
  • Typical 24-hour bench turnaround after arrival
  • Return shipping your choice at checkout — standard, 2-day, or overnight
  • Photo of completed work

Shipping timeline — Illinois ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes north through the Central network; typically 2 days. Typical round-trip from Chicago or anywhere in Illinois:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from IL, ~$11

  2. Day 2

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 3

    Work done

    Typical 24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 5

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

Illinois FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from Illinois.

How long does shipping take from Illinois to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Chicago, IL reaches our Arlington workshop in about 2 business days. USPS Priority routes north through the Central network; typically 2 days. We start work the same day your module arrives and typically ship back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout.
How much does it cost to ship a module from Illinois?
USPS Priority flat-rate from Illinois to Arlington TX runs about $11. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Illinois is selected at checkout — $24.95 standard (3-5 business days), $54.95 UPS 2-Day, or $94.95 UPS Next Day Air, flat nationwide. Cross-region north — about 2 days each way.
Do you accept gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) modules from Illinois?
Yes — we receive modules from Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Naperville and the rest of Illinois regularly. With about 10.5 million registered vehicles statewide, trucks, SUVs & imports are the bulk of what we see from Illinois.
Is there a gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) shop in Chicago I should use instead?
Most Chicago shops don't keep the bench equipment for gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) — they'd forward the module to a specialist anyway, which adds a markup and a middleman. Going direct to us is usually faster and cheaper. Cross-region north — about 2 days each way.
Does Illinois vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
Illinois requires emissions testing in the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis areas; downstate counties are exempt. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all Illinois and federal requirements.
Is this the same as your $250 GM VATS Delete?
No. That service covers the 1986-2005 resistor-pellet VATS system. This one covers the newer Pass-Key III+ transponder immobilizer on Global A ECMs (2006-2015). GM's tools still call the ECM-side check "VATS" on these controllers, which is why both names appear here — but the work, the controllers, and the price are different.
Will the security light and every anti-theft function disappear?
The ENGINE will no longer depend on the immobilizer authorization — that is what makes it start. The BCM remains part of the vehicle's security architecture and is not modified, so we don't promise every security indicator or function goes away. If the security light matters to you, tell us the exact symptom when you text the label.

Full details

See the complete GM Pass-Key III+ / Modern VATS Delete (2006-2015) service page

Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.

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Ship from Illinois today

Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Chicago: about a week.

(817) 678-3252