[Working] Just changed battery, now 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended asks for a PIN code

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Emeraldeye
Member since March 2022 • 25 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended?

Posted on May 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1139 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Madhatter
Member • 45 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 56 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 141 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended for days.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 145 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended. Thanks!

May 17, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 80 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended all week. Hope this helps.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 114 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended. This looks promising.

May 19, 2025 Reply

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