[Working] Dealer vs locksmith for GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup key code

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Frostbite
Member since January 2022 • 104 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup - help?

Posted on August 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 874 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Greenlantern
Member • 73 posts

I really hope this trick works on my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 63 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup before?

August 19, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 11 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 24 posts

Was about to tow my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup. Let me try this first.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 132 posts

I really hope this trick works on my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 58 posts

Just tried this on my GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Pickup—anyone else have success?

August 23, 2024 Reply

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