[Update] Help! My 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Xenowarrior
Member since March 2023 • 38 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab keys?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Heidi
Member • 115 posts

Trying this on my 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab later. Will report back.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 150 posts

If this works for my 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab, I owe you big time.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 123 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab's key code.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 52 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab's key code.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 75 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab?

April 30, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 83 posts

Using this on my 2004 GMC Canyon Regular Cab now. Hope it works.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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