[Update] Dealer refusing key code for my 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cab - options?

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Eagleeye
Member since July 2022 • 73 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cab?

Posted on March 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1521 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Alice
Member • 39 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cab.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 98 posts

Will this work for older 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cabs? Mine's a 2009.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 19 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cab.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 12 posts

Key code problems with my 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cab as well. Subscribed!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 21 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cab.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 95 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1997 GMC 1500 Regular Cab.

March 20, 2025 Reply

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