[Closed] Looking for my 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew's factory key code to program a key

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Need my 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew's key code to program a new transponder key

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My 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Trying this on my 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew later. Will report back.

My 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew?

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew owner.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew.

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