[Solved] Need key code after battery died in 2005 GMC Canyon Regular Cab

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Techwiz
Member since March 2023 • 112 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2005 GMC Canyon Regular Cab

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Zombiehunt
Member • 30 posts

I have the same 2005 GMC Canyon Regular Cab and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 18 posts

My 2005 GMC Canyon Regular Cab won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 15 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2005 GMC Canyon Regular Cab for days.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 28 posts

This just might solve my 2005 GMC Canyon Regular Cab's ignition issue.

September 09, 2024 Reply

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