[Fixed] Help! My 1996 GMC 2500 Regular Cab is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Yellowbird
Member since September 2022 • 79 posts

Need my 1996 GMC 2500 Regular Cab's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 566 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 GMC 2500 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Jumpman
Member • 40 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1996 GMC 2500 Regular Cabs?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 88 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1996 GMC 2500 Regular Cab!

February 21, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 113 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1996 GMC 2500 Regular Cab before?

February 22, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 34 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1996 GMC 2500 Regular Cab.

February 23, 2025 Reply

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