[Working] Key won’t work on my 2008 Hummer H2 SUV - is it the PIN code?

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Echolima
Member since September 2022 • 145 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2008 Hummer H2 SUV for making new keys?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1185 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Hummer H2 SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Warpspeed
Member • 128 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2008 Hummer H2 SUV owner.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 109 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2008 Hummer H2 SUV. This might do it.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 83 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2008 Hummer H2 SUV!

April 06, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 135 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2008 Hummer H2 SUV.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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