[Completed] 2005 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Platinumblonde
Member since October 2022 • 94 posts

Need my 2005 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 660 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Codeninja
Member • 36 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2005 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger—might work for mine too.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 133 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2005 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 40 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2005 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger.

August 17, 2024 Reply

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