[Method] Cheapest way to obtain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular key code

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How can I find my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular's key code to program a new key?

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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular.

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

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