[Completed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2004 GMC Safari Passenger?

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Deltaforce
Member since April 2022 • 129 posts

Looking for my 2004 GMC Safari Passenger's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 725 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 GMC Safari Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Kingkong
Member • 49 posts

Been stuck with my 2004 GMC Safari Passenger for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 123 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2004 GMC Safari Passenger as well.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 114 posts

Same issue here with my 2004 GMC Safari Passenger, let me know if it works.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 130 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2004 GMC Safari Passenger key issue.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 7 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2004 GMC Safari Passenger for a while.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 146 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2004 GMC Safari Passenger. Trying this now.

December 11, 2024 Reply

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