[Free Solution] 2002 GMC Sonoma won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Byteme
Member since December 2022 • 99 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2002 GMC Sonoma for programming keys?

Posted on February 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1585 posts

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

Posted on February 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Zombieslayer
Member • 19 posts

Been here before with my 2002 GMC Sonoma. Let’s see if this one works.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 144 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2002 GMC Sonoma.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 93 posts

If this works for my 2002 GMC Sonoma, I owe you big time.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 74 posts

Been stuck with my 2002 GMC Sonoma for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 62 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2002 GMC Sonoma.

February 10, 2025 Reply

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