[Recommended Fix] My 2011 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Supernova
Member since August 2022 • 47 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2011 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo - help?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1888 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Moonwalker
Member • 130 posts

Was about to give up on my 2011 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo, but this gives me hope.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 55 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2011 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 31 posts

Anyone try this on a 2011 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo with push-button start?

April 17, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 87 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2011 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 129 posts

I think my 2011 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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