[Success] Where is the key code stored on a 1997 GMC Suburban?

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Irongiant
Member since June 2022 • 106 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 1997 GMC Suburban?

Posted on May 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 GMC Suburban. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Megamind
Member • 70 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1997 GMC Suburban's key code.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 94 posts

My 1997 GMC Suburban just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 71 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1997 GMC Suburban before?

May 16, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 52 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1997 GMC Suburban—need the code first.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 9 posts

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

May 18, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 106 posts

I have a 2011 1997 GMC Suburban, will this method work for that year?

May 19, 2025 Reply

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