[Verified] No PIN code with my used 1998 GMC Suburban 1500, now I’m stuck

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Javajunkie
Member since November 2022 • 29 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1998 GMC Suburban 1500?

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 GMC Suburban 1500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Aceventura
Member • 23 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1998 GMC Suburban 1500?

February 15, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 81 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 1998 GMC Suburban 1500. Giving it a go myself.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 18 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1998 GMC Suburban 1500. Need the code badly.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 28 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1998 GMC Suburban 1500s?

February 18, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 83 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1998 GMC Suburban 1500 for a while.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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