[Status: Resolved] Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1999 GMC Sonoma?

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Whiteknight
Member since November 2022 • 100 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 1999 GMC Sonoma?

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 GMC Sonoma. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 50 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1999 GMC Sonoma.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 68 posts

Anyone try this on a 1999 GMC Sonoma with push-button start?

April 28, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 98 posts

This thread might save my 1999 GMC Sonoma. Thanks everyone!

April 29, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 140 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1999 GMC Sonoma this weekend.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 137 posts

My 1999 GMC Sonoma might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 121 posts

My 1999 GMC Sonoma won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 02, 2025 Reply

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