[Solution] Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1987 GMC Sierra

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Betamax
Member since April 2022 • 102 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1987 GMC Sierra for key programming?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 605 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 GMC Sierra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumleap
Member • 76 posts

Will this work for older 1987 GMC Sierras? Mine's a 2009.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 60 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1987 GMC Sierra.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 107 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1987 GMC Sierra won’t recognize the key.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 94 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1987 GMC Sierra!

February 05, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 115 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1987 GMC Sierra.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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