[Answered] Anyone know how to get the key code for a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?

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Happycamper
Member since October 2021 • 37 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1989 posts

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Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Rocketman
Member • 37 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 53 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD. Thanks!

October 25, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 132 posts

This thread might save my 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD. Thanks everyone!

October 26, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 55 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD's mystery code.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 6 posts

My 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 63 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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