[Verified] 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Quickdraw
Member since November 2021 • 98 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Ziggystar
Member • 53 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 91 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 58 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular this hard?!

December 23, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 99 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular this weekend.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 7 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular too!

December 25, 2024 Reply

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