[Archived] My 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD key code is missing - advice?

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Skywalker
Member since May 2023 • 68 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD - help?

Posted on November 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 01, 2024

Replies (6)

Orangecrush
Member • 7 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD won’t recognize the key.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 58 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD. This looks promising.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 146 posts

My 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 144 posts

This thread might save my 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD. Thanks everyone!

December 04, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 96 posts

Been stuck with my 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
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Been stuck with my 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 06, 2024 Reply

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