[Success] Dealer wants $200 for 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab PIN - other options?

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Where do I get the key code for my 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab to make a spare key?

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Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab?

I have a 2011 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab, will this method work for that year?

My 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab!

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab as well.

My 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

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