[Closed] My GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Lonewolf
Member since July 2022 • 16 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab key fob?

Posted on November 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1898 posts

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

Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Jumpman
Member • 117 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab. Trying this now.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 63 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 70 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my GMC Canyon SLT Crew Cab.

November 17, 2024 Reply

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