[Confirmed Fix] Dealer wants $$$ for 1997 GMC 2500 Regular Cab code - any other options?

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Xrayvision
Member since February 2023 • 30 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1997 GMC 2500 Regular Cab

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1606 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 GMC 2500 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Deltaforce
Member • 136 posts

My 1997 GMC 2500 Regular Cab might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 99 posts

If this works for my 1997 GMC 2500 Regular Cab, I owe you big time.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 138 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1997 GMC 2500 Regular Cab.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 90 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1997 GMC 2500 Regular Cab.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 11 posts

My 1997 GMC 2500 Regular Cab refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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