[It Worked!] 2011 GMC Canyon Extended Cab immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Vortex22
Member since June 2022 • 43 posts

Looking for my 2011 GMC Canyon Extended Cab's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1551 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 GMC Canyon Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 28, 2024

Replies (3)

Vortexx
Member • 43 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2011 GMC Canyon Extended Cab.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 6 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2011 GMC Canyon Extended Cab key code too.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 104 posts

I have a 2011 2011 GMC Canyon Extended Cab, will this method work for that year?

September 30, 2024 Reply

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