[Solution] Trying to match new key to 1994 GMC Suburban 1500 ECU - stuck

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Dragonfly
Member since January 2022 • 86 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1994 GMC Suburban 1500 keys?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1019 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 GMC Suburban 1500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Omegaman
Member • 121 posts

Using this on my 1994 GMC Suburban 1500 now. Hope it works.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 136 posts

My 1994 GMC Suburban 1500 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 61 posts

Same issue here with my 1994 GMC Suburban 1500, let me know if it works.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 142 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1994 GMC Suburban 1500 before?

January 03, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 98 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1994 GMC Suburban 1500 won’t recognize the key.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 118 posts

My 1994 GMC Suburban 1500's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 05, 2025 Reply

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