[Status: Resolved] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE

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Quantumflux
Member since November 2021 • 22 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE?

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1599 posts

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

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Digitalnomad
Member • 65 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, would this method still work?

February 12, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 117 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE—might work for mine too.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 17 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE—might work for mine too.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 121 posts

If this works for my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, I owe you big time.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 84 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE for days.

February 16, 2025 Reply

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