[It Worked!] Anyone know how to get the key code for a 2004 GMC Savana 1500 Passenger?

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Frostbite
Member since January 2023 • 23 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2004 GMC Savana 1500 Passenger?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Orangecrush
Member • 113 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2004 GMC Savana 1500 Passenger.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 8 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2004 GMC Savana 1500 Passenger.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 150 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2004 GMC Savana 1500 Passenger.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 60 posts

Saved me from towing my 2004 GMC Savana 1500 Passenger. Thanks!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 45 posts

Saved me from towing my 2004 GMC Savana 1500 Passenger. Thanks!

January 20, 2025 Reply

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