[Completed] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a 2004 GMC Sierra?

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2004 GMC Sierra?

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Looking for the same thing for my 2004 GMC Sierra, hope someone can help.

My 2004 GMC Sierra is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

This trick worked for my buddy's 2004 GMC Sierra. Giving it a go myself.

My 2004 GMC Sierra just blinks. I think this might fix it.

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