[Closed] 2021 GMC Canyon Extended Cab started once, now asks for PIN - help?

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Airjordan
Member since July 2022 • 38 posts

How can I retrieve my 2021 GMC Canyon Extended Cab's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on October 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 917 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 GMC Canyon Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Quickdraw
Member • 70 posts

Anyone try this on a 2021 GMC Canyon Extended Cab with push-button start?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 138 posts

Been stuck with my 2021 GMC Canyon Extended Cab for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 6 posts

Trying this on my 2021 GMC Canyon Extended Cab later. Will report back.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 22 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2021 GMC Canyon Extended Cab?

November 01, 2024 Reply

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