[Solved] My 2016 GMC Acadia SLT 2 remote won’t sync - code needed?

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Greenlantern
Member since October 2022 • 81 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2016 GMC Acadia SLT 2 for making new keys?

Posted on February 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 GMC Acadia SLT 2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 28, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumfizz
Member • 47 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2016 GMC Acadia SLT 2.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 9 posts

This thread might save my 2016 GMC Acadia SLT 2. Thanks everyone!

March 01, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 9 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 GMC Acadia SLT 2.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 140 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2016 GMC Acadia SLT 2, hope someone can help.

March 03, 2025 Reply

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