[Archived] VIN key code generator for 1996 GMC Suburban 2500 - does it work?

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Ultrasonic
Member since October 2022 • 132 posts

Need my 1996 GMC Suburban 2500's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 655 posts

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

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Icedragon
Member • 52 posts

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

January 26, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 96 posts

Trying this on my 1996 GMC Suburban 2500 later. Will report back.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 41 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1996 GMC Suburban 2500.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 108 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1996 GMC Suburban 2500 for days.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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