[Solution] 1987 GMC 1500 started once, now asks for PIN - help?

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Aceventura
Member since March 2022 • 62 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1987 GMC 1500?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 GMC 1500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (3)

Hotwheels
Member • 26 posts

My 1987 GMC 1500 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 18 posts

My 1987 GMC 1500 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 115 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1987 GMC 1500. Need the code badly.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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