[Closed] VIN key code generator for 1996 GMC Suburban 1500 - does it work?

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Whiteknight
Member since November 2022 • 96 posts

Need my 1996 GMC Suburban 1500's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1219 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 GMC Suburban 1500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Thunderbolt
Member • 66 posts

Same problem on my 1996 GMC Suburban 1500. Watching for any working solutions.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 102 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1996 GMC Suburban 1500.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 37 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1996 GMC Suburban 1500. Trying this instead.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 23 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1996 GMC Suburban 1500. This might do it.

March 01, 2025 Reply

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