[Resolved] How can I obtain my 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular's key code to program a spare key?

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Betamax
Member since June 2023 • 71 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular to make a spare key?

Posted on May 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Superfly
Member • 26 posts

Trying this out on my 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular today—hoping it works.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 129 posts

Really need the key code for my 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular, thanks for sharing!

May 26, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 127 posts

My 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 27, 2025 Reply

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