[Solved] Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2008 GMC Acadia?

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Karmapolice
Member since May 2022 • 67 posts

Looking for my 2008 GMC Acadia's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 23, 2025

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Purplerain
Member • 51 posts

I need this so bad for my 2008 GMC Acadia. Subscribed!

May 23, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 9 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2008 GMC Acadia, hope this helps.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 47 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2008 GMC Acadia's key code issue!

May 25, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 69 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2008 GMC Acadia too!

May 26, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
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Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2008 GMC Acadia.

May 27, 2025 Reply

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