[Free Fix] 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Misterx
Member since November 2021 • 109 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab?

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 82 posts

My 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 113 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab. Need the code badly.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 22 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 123 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab. Need the code badly.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 81 posts

I think my 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 45 posts

I’m not alone! My 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab is doing the same thing.

February 08, 2025 Reply

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