[Confirmed Fix] 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended key code lookup - what info do I need?

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Neonqueen
Member since May 2022 • 79 posts

Looking for my 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended's key code to program a new key

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1142 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (5)

Superfly
Member • 95 posts

Using this on my 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended now. Hope it works.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 87 posts

My 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 93 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended?

January 31, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 66 posts

If this works for my 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended, I owe you big time.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 82 posts

Following this for my 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended. Please update if it works!

February 02, 2025 Reply

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