[Status: Resolved] Where do I enter key programming code in 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular

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This might finally help me unlock my 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular's key code.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular?

Got a dead key fob for my 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular. Need the code badly.

My 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular key code too.

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