[Confirmed Fix] Is immobilizer PIN same across all 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended trims?

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Quantumpie
Member since June 2023 • 13 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended for key programming?

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Hotrod
Member • 86 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended's key code issue!

November 06, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 137 posts

Same problem on my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended. Watching for any working solutions.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 108 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 18 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended.

November 09, 2024 Reply

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