[Free Solution] 1998 GMC Safari Cargo remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Killerbee
Member since April 2023 • 124 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 1998 GMC Safari Cargo?

Posted on February 01, 2025
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Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Codeninja
Member • 91 posts

My 1998 GMC Safari Cargo has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 02, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 123 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1998 GMC Safari Cargo.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 61 posts

Been here before with my 1998 GMC Safari Cargo. Let’s see if this one works.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 119 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1998 GMC Safari Cargo too.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 103 posts

My 1998 GMC Safari Cargo is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 99 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1998 GMC Safari Cargo.

February 07, 2025 Reply

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