[Confirmed Fix] Can tire shop access key code for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base?

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Javajunkie
Member since May 2022 • 50 posts

Need my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1964 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Vortexx
Member • 103 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 19 posts

I think my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 92 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 99 posts

Was about to give up on my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base, but this gives me hope.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 100 posts

My 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

April 08, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 89 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Base won’t recognize the key.

April 09, 2025 Reply

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