[Solution] Trying to program a new key for 2009 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger - code required?

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Ghostrider
Member since December 2022 • 52 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2009 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger to make keys?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 86 posts

I tried this with my 2009 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 11, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 131 posts

I need this so bad for my 2009 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger. Subscribed!

April 12, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 27 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2009 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger. Giving it a go myself.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 102 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2009 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 88 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2009 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger—might work for mine too.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 24 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2009 GMC Savana 3500 Passenger, following this thread.

April 16, 2025 Reply

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