[Solution] Bought used 2016 GMC Sierra - where's the key code?

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Icedragon
Member since July 2022 • 18 posts

Looking for my 2016 GMC Sierra's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1249 posts

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

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Nightowl
Member • 113 posts

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

December 06, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 122 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 GMC Sierra.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 127 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2016 GMC Sierra.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 78 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2016 GMC Sierra?

December 09, 2024 Reply

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