[Method] 2002 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Wildcard
Member since September 2022 • 32 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2002 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo

Posted on April 29, 2025
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Posted on April 30, 2025

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Ultrasonic
Member • 97 posts

My 2002 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 30, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 150 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2002 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 125 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2002 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 120 posts

Same issue here with my 2002 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo, let me know if it works.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 112 posts

My 2002 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

May 04, 2025 Reply

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