[Verified] Programmed new key but 2016 GMC Savana still won’t start - code?

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Yankeezulu
Member since April 2023 • 86 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2016 GMC Savana

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Gizmoguy
Member • 48 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2016 GMC Savana too.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 59 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 GMC Savana as well.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 144 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2016 GMC Savana too.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 93 posts

Will this work if the 2016 GMC Savana has an aftermarket alarm?

April 04, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 72 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2016 GMC Savana. Trying this now.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 10 posts

Worked for someone with a 2016 GMC Savana? Need to hear it!

April 06, 2025 Reply

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