[Status: Resolved] Bought a used 2017 GMC Canyon, no key code - help!

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Youngturk
Member since January 2022 • 82 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2017 GMC Canyon to make a spare key?

Posted on September 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1103 posts

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

Posted on September 12, 2024

Replies (3)

Invisible
Member • 78 posts

Same problem on my 2017 GMC Canyon. Watching for any working solutions.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 31 posts

Trying this on my 2017 GMC Canyon later. Will report back.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 63 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2017 GMC Canyon.

September 14, 2024 Reply

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