[Free Tool] 1997 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger key reader not responding - code issue?

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Electric
Member since September 2021 • 130 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 1997 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger?

Posted on November 08, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 09, 2024

Replies (3)

Youngturk
Member • 47 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1997 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger this hard?!

November 09, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 94 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1997 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger, would this method still work?

November 10, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 23 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1997 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger.

November 11, 2024 Reply

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