[Answered] Where’s the code stored on a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended smart key?

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Karmapolice
Member since July 2022 • 100 posts

Need my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1274 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Turboboost
Member • 51 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended this weekend.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 23 posts

My 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 16 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended as well.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 135 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended's mystery code.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 47 posts

This just might solve my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended's ignition issue.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 75 posts

Will this work for older 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Extendeds? Mine's a 2009.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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