[Solved] Key cut but not programmed - 2009 GMC Sierra stuck

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Ziggystar
Member since June 2023 • 113 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2009 GMC Sierra - where's the key code?

Posted on August 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1154 posts

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Posted on August 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumq
Member • 13 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2009 GMC Sierra for days.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 47 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2009 GMC Sierra. Thanks!

August 10, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 10 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2009 GMC Sierra.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 120 posts

My 2009 GMC Sierra won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 17 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2009 GMC Sierra?

August 13, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
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August 14, 2024 Reply

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