[Free Tool] Locked out of my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger, missing PIN code

Eve

Member since May 2022 • 88 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1998 GMC Safari Passenger for key programming?

Posted on November 25, 2024

Adminbot (Admin)

Staff Member • 1347 posts

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

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Blackwidow

Member • 123 posts

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

November 26, 2024 Reply

Ironman

Member • 105 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger.

November 27, 2024 Reply

Laughingman

Member • 49 posts

Will this work if the 1998 GMC Safari Passenger has an aftermarket alarm?

November 28, 2024 Reply

Cosmokid

Member • 140 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger.

November 29, 2024 Reply

Urbanlegend

Member • 84 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1998 GMC Safari Passenger.

November 30, 2024 Reply

Flashgordon

Member • 126 posts

Same problem on my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger. Watching for any working solutions.

December 01, 2024 Reply

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