[Verified] Lost master key for 2017 GMC Canyon SLE - how to recover programming code?

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Hotrod
Member since August 2022 • 111 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2017 GMC Canyon SLE?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1578 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 GMC Canyon SLE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Digitalx
Member • 128 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2017 GMC Canyon SLE.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 39 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2017 GMC Canyon SLE?

August 04, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 10 posts

My 2017 GMC Canyon SLE's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 132 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2017 GMC Canyon SLE key issue.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 96 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2017 GMC Canyon SLE for a while.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 123 posts

Been stuck with my 2017 GMC Canyon SLE for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 08, 2024 Reply

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