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

Ship your module from Sioux Falls or anywhere in South Dakota — 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 ~2-3 day USPS from SD
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Why South Dakota customers mail in gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015)

South Dakota has roughly 1.1 million registered vehicles, and full-size pickups & 4x4 SUVs make up much of what Sioux Falls-area shops and owners mail us. Domestic work like gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) runs high-volume across South Dakota — we see a steady stream out of Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen. Cross-region north — about 2-3 days each way.

Metros we serve in South Dakota

Sioux FallsRapid CityAberdeenBrookings

South Dakota at a glance

  • ~1.1M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: full-size pickups & 4x4 SUVs
  • South Dakota has no statewide periodic vehicle safety or emissions inspection program.

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 — South Dakota ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes north through the Central network; usually 2-3 days given the distance. Typical round-trip from Sioux Falls or anywhere in South Dakota:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from SD, ~$12

  2. Day 2-3

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 3

    Work done

    Typical 24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 7

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

South Dakota FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from South Dakota.

How long does shipping take from South Dakota to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Sioux Falls, SD reaches our Arlington workshop in about 2-3 business days. USPS Priority routes north through the Central network; usually 2-3 days given the distance. 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 South Dakota?
USPS Priority flat-rate from South Dakota to Arlington TX runs about $12. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to South Dakota 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 2-3 days each way.
Do you accept gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) modules from South Dakota?
Yes — we receive modules from Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings and the rest of South Dakota regularly. With about 1.1 million registered vehicles statewide, full-size pickups & 4x4 SUVs are the bulk of what we see from South Dakota.
Is there a gm pass-key iii+ / modern vats delete (2006-2015) shop in Sioux Falls I should use instead?
Most Sioux Falls 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 2-3 days each way.
Does South Dakota vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
South Dakota has no statewide periodic vehicle safety or emissions inspection program. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all South Dakota 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

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

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Ship from South Dakota today

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

(817) 678-3252