[Update] Bought a replacement key - now 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 won’t turn over

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Bluescreen
Member since February 2023 • 51 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1033 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 52 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 119 posts

Worked for someone with a 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500? Need to hear it!

March 21, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 46 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 too.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 37 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500!

March 23, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 33 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 19 posts

I have the same 2010 GMC Yukon XL 1500 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 25, 2025 Reply

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