[Answered] Locked out of my 1998 GMC 2500 HD Club, need key code fast

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Unclesam
Member since December 2021 • 80 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 1998 GMC 2500 HD Club key fob?

Posted on August 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1961 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 GMC 2500 HD Club. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Thunderbolt
Member • 124 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1998 GMC 2500 HD Club.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 30 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1998 GMC 2500 HD Club owner.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 144 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 1998 GMC 2500 HD Club. Giving it a go myself.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 88 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1998 GMC 2500 HD Clubs?

August 27, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 41 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1998 GMC 2500 HD Club.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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