[It Worked!] Need new fob programmed for GMC Sierra 1500 AWD, but don’t have code

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How to get the key code to program keys for my GMC Sierra 1500 AWD?

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Been stuck with my GMC Sierra 1500 AWD for weeks. This might be the fix.

Worked on my cousin’s GMC Sierra 1500 AWD—might work for mine too.

I have the same GMC Sierra 1500 AWD and I'm also trying to find the key code.

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