[Confirmed] Does the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Javaking
Member since January 2023 • 64 posts

Looking for my 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Greenlantern
Member • 7 posts

Same problem on my 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular. Watching for any working solutions.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 77 posts

This just might solve my 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular's ignition issue.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 87 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 45 posts

If this works for my 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular, I owe you big time.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 12 posts

My 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 28, 2024 Reply

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