[Success] Just changed battery, now 2010 GMC Terrain asks for a PIN code

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Outlawstar
Member since December 2022 • 52 posts

How to get my 2010 GMC Terrain's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 945 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 GMC Terrain. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Darthvader
Member • 70 posts

Been here before with my 2010 GMC Terrain. Let’s see if this one works.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 33 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2010 GMC Terrain. Giving it a go myself.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 52 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2010 GMC Terrain.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 117 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2010 GMC Terrain key code too.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 78 posts

My 2010 GMC Terrain just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 18 posts

My 2010 GMC Terrain won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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