[Verified] Anyone recover their 1997 GMC 3500 Regular Cab ignition code successfully?

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Wildthing
Member since September 2022 • 107 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1997 GMC 3500 Regular Cab - help?

Posted on October 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 GMC 3500 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 03, 2024

Replies (3)

Wildthing
Member • 150 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1997 GMC 3500 Regular Cab. Trying this now.

October 03, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 147 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1997 GMC 3500 Regular Cab. Thanks!

October 04, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 67 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1997 GMC 3500 Regular Cab. Need the code badly.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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