[Update] Any success stories with 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Base PIN code recovery?

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Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Base?

Posted on April 03, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

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Cyberghost
Member • 16 posts

Key code problems with my 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Base as well. Subscribed!

April 04, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 83 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Base.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 20 posts

Following this for my 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Base. Please update if it works!

April 06, 2025 Reply

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