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

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Outlawstar
Member since May 2022 • 32 posts

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

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Diana
Member • 76 posts

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

February 05, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 75 posts

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

February 06, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 26 posts

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

February 07, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 56 posts

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

February 08, 2025 Reply

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