[Issue Closed] Where do they get the key code to program 2003 GMC Top Kick keys at the dealer?

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Digitaldude
Member since June 2022 • 144 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2003 GMC Top Kick?

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Fastlane
Member • 11 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2003 GMC Top Kicks?

January 26, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 114 posts

Been stuck with my 2003 GMC Top Kick for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
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I have a 2011 2003 GMC Top Kick, will this method work for that year?

January 28, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
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I need this so bad for my 2003 GMC Top Kick. Subscribed!

January 29, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 33 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2003 GMC Top Kick—need the code first.

January 30, 2025 Reply
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January 31, 2025 Reply

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