[Resolved] How do I obtain the key code to program a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular key fob?

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Goldenret
Member since June 2022 • 59 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Quicksilver
Member • 29 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 105 posts

My 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 16, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 43 posts

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

April 17, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 20 posts

If this works for my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular, I owe you big time.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 129 posts

This thread might save my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular. Thanks everyone!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
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Just checking in to say this helped with my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular. Thanks!

April 20, 2025 Reply

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