[Solved] 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Killerinst
Member since January 2022 • 25 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD to make keys?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1840 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Happycamper
Member • 8 posts

Trying this on my 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD later. Will report back.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 78 posts

My 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 7 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 94 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD key issue.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 110 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD this weekend.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 53 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD.

March 21, 2025 Reply

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