[Solution] Got new ECU and now 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew wants key programming code

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Emeraldeye
Member since June 2023 • 75 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew for key programming?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1625 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Digitalnomad
Member • 136 posts

My 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 139 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew?

January 06, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 20 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew's key code issue!

January 07, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 60 posts

Trying this on my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew later. Will report back.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 150 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew owner.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 21 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew. Thanks!

January 10, 2025 Reply

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