[Free Tool] 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Extended stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Rogueone
Member since January 2023 • 16 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Extended for key programming?

Posted on May 16, 2025
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Posted on May 17, 2025

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Invisible
Member • 131 posts

I have the same 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Extended and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 11 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Extended.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 100 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Extended. Need the code badly.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 34 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 Extended?

May 20, 2025 Reply

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