[Confirmed Fix] Aftermarket solutions when 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended key code lost

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Where's the key code hidden on my 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended for key programming?

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended owner.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended!

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