[Solution] Key code help for older model 1999 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab

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Fastlane
Member since November 2022 • 89 posts

Where's the key code stored in my 1999 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab for key programming?

Posted on August 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1325 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Skywalker
Member • 105 posts

Been here before with my 1999 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab. Let’s see if this one works.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 93 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1999 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 26 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1999 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 58 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1999 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab.

August 13, 2024 Reply

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