[Free Tool] 2000 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Blackwidow
Member since April 2022 • 99 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2000 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab for making new keys?

Posted on May 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Supernova
Member • 18 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2000 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab all week. Hope this helps.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 73 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2000 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab. This looks promising.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 143 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2000 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 111 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2000 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 37 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2000 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab?

May 26, 2025 Reply

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