[Success] Is immobilizer PIN same across all 2003 GMC Safari trims?

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Codemaster
Member since January 2022 • 25 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2003 GMC Safari - help?

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 GMC Safari. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Codemaster
Member • 41 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2003 GMC Safari!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 53 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2003 GMC Safari too!

January 24, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 85 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2003 GMC Safari.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 74 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2003 GMC Safari.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 22 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2003 GMC Safari too.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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