[Verified] Dealer charging too much for 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab key code

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Younggun
Member since July 2022 • 141 posts

Need my 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1454 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Zombiehunt
Member • 82 posts

Just what I needed! My 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab has been acting up lately.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 135 posts

Been stuck with my 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 134 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab's key code issue!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 146 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 20 posts

I have a 2011 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab, will this method work for that year?

February 06, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 120 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1994 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab all week. Hope this helps.

February 07, 2025 Reply

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