[Free Fix] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to GMC Canyon SLE Extended Cab

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Frostymug
Member since April 2022 • 16 posts

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

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1509 posts

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

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Outlawstar
Member • 33 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer GMC Canyon SLE Extended Cab.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 65 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my GMC Canyon SLE Extended Cab this weekend.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 126 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my GMC Canyon SLE Extended Cab as well.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 52 posts

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

December 21, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 99 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my GMC Canyon SLE Extended Cab for a while.

December 22, 2024 Reply

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