[Free Solution] Just changed ECU on my 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger - need new transponder code?

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Deltaforce
Member since October 2022 • 140 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger?

Posted on August 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1949 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Zerocool
Member • 78 posts

My 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 76 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 113 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger, hope someone can help.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 37 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger before?

August 19, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 77 posts

Does this method work for the 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger models from 2010 onward?

August 20, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 102 posts

I’m not alone! My 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger is doing the same thing.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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